ColourFull Abilities

Looking for a space to escape at Picnic in the Park? 🌈

This year, we have the honor of partnering with Feast Festival and Shelley's Sensory Shop to provide a Break-Out Space! 🎧🔮

WHEN: 9th November 2024, from 11am to 5:30pm
WHERE: Murlawirrapurka (Rymill Park)
DIRECTIONS:
🚩 Spot the red-roped bollards east of the petting zoo to find your way in. This is your space to step back, breathe, and reset—come find your calm with us, https://feast.org.au/events/picnic-in-the-park/
DETAILS:
Friendly faces from ColourFull Abilities will be chilling in the Break-Out Space at Picnic in the Park, ready to make sure your experience is as comfortable and welcoming as possible 😁🌈
Step into a cozy nook with Shelley's Sensory Shop's unique selection of sensory items generously donated for this event. Plus there will be ear muffs, weighted blankets, bean bags, and rugs—under a marquee with curtained walls to add an extra layer of comfort. And with a dedicated sanitation station, everything stays fresh and ready to use! 😎


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Sign the Changing the Landscape Statement today and help get them to 500 signatures!

We are proud to have signed the Changing the Landscape Statement, a declaration of the necessity of LGBTIQA+SB leadership and lived experience across all parts of Australian healthcare to achieve the highest attainable standards of su***de prevention for all LGBTIQA+SB people.

Anyone can sign the Changing the Landscape Statement and join us in changing the future LGBTIQA+SB su***de prevention. Read and sign the Changing the Landscape Statement today, link in bio.

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We are super excited for this years Pride Adelaide March! 🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
We hope you can join us on the 2nd November 2024 as we march the streets of Adelaide in solidarity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people 🎉🌈
When: 2nd November 2024, meet at 2:45 for a 3pm start
Where: Murlawirrapurka (Rymill Park)

Join us for our Friday night DnD group - spots open! 🌈🐉

https://www.colourfullabilities.com/dungeons-and-dragons

ColourFull Abilities is on the search for like-minded support workers to join our wonderful team!

If you or anyone you know has experience in supporting individuals with a disability and would like to contribute to our community, please refer them to our website (link below)!

https://www.colourfullabilities.com/work-with-us

Did you know that March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month?

Its purpose is to raise awareness about the social, economic, and health disparities amongst the bisexual community by advocating for resources and inspiring actions to improve their overall well-being 🩷💜💙

Another year at 🌈

Thank you to everyone who came up and said hello and to Petely Panda for always supporting us ❤️

🙌🏻

ColourFull Abilities in 2024! 🌈

Heres a sneak peak on what we have been working on and what is yet to come!! 💜

For more information, check out our new website designed by the talented Colq. Design - www.colourfullabilities.com 😉

Want to know more about the our community and how you can safely support someone who identifies as LGBTQIA+?

Sign up for our Inclusivity Training! 🌈💜

LGBTQIA+ Disability Inclusivity Training 3 hour in-person training for people working or volunteering in the disability sector to upskill in LGBTIQA+ working knowledge.

NEW SERVICE ALERT! 🚨
Art Therapy - immediate capacity! Get in touch if you're interested 😁🌈

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Come down and see us today for the Picnic in the Park! ❤️

We will be here until 6pm at Rundle Park / Kadlitpina 🌈

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Thank you to everyone for coming out (pun intended) and joining us in the Pride Adelaide March on Saturday!

Such an awesome evening celebrating our people 🌈

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Come and join us tomorrow as we join in the Pride Adelaide March! 🌈

⏰ When: Tomorrow, 28th October 2023. Gathering from 5pm, the march will be commencing at 6pm.

🗺 Where: Meet us at Wauwi/Light Square - look for our banner in the picture!

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Sorry, we've been away! A wonderful week with wonderful company on STA 🌄

Watch this space for updates on upcoming Feast Festival events! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Sexual Health Week invites all South Australians to have conversations around improving our sexual health and relationship wellbeing.

Unfortunately many people feel embarrassed talking about their sexual health, Sexual Health Week hopes to invite destigmatising conversations about sexual health in a fun and positive way.

This year’s theme is ‘Knowledge is Power’ and invites us to consider the ways sexual health awareness and education improves our wellbeing (and relationships!).

Words taken from SHINE SA. Check out their wonderful work through their socials!

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ColourFull Abilities is on the search for person centred support workers with an understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community, experience with mental health distress and varying disability support needs. People with lived or learnt experience are encouraged to apply!

Multiple positions available! Apply here 🌈
https://sites.google.com/view/colourfullabilities/contact-us/work-with-us

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