Professional Development for Support Workers
Recently I was invited to talk to a group of Support Workers as part of their professional development day. While I have a lot of thoughts and ideas of what …
Moving Fate Forward for Disability Inclusion & Fairness.
For 2023’s International Day for People with a disability, I have been asked by my amazing co-workers to do an opinion piece on what I think would be best to …
Information guides that make a difference
Thirteen years ago parents were telling us over and over that they wished there was one place they could go to find out what they needed to know when their son or daughter was turning 16 and again at 18. Many things change in those years and no one person seemed to have all the answers to their questions.
Wrapping up the gift of self-care
As a busy mum of 3 children I often feel the world on my shoulders. Some days everything seems too hard. The dog has vomited on the kitchen floor. The …
Engaging Your Core
Celebrating my brother’s wedding earlier this year was a momentous occasion filled with love, joy, and lots of dancing. Especially for my sister Corinne who lives with complex dual diagnosis …
Louise Fletcher’s Silent Thanks
Famed actress Louise Fletcher from the classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest passed away recently at the age of 88. While being a fantastic actress, she was also …
Ekka 2022!
Gladstone team member Katrina is enjoying some holiday time in the south-east. The highlight of her trip was a visit to the Ekka in Brisbane! Katrina is our Peer Facilitator …
Stepping Stones
Drew Russell is one of P2P’s Stand by Me Peer Facilitators. In this blog series, Drew shares the stepping stones he’s used to find new experiences. Working within the disability …
Christmas lights up inclusive nights
Out and about on the streets of the Sunshine Coast during this time of year there is a warm colourful evening glow. An atmosphere that is so enticing it encourages …
A Fair Day Out
A Fair Day Out 2021 was held on Saturday 9 October at the Eumundi Markets to celebrate inclusive communities. There were many local artists, musicians, and talented individuals with disabilities …