Support Your Way
Empowering NDIS participants with tailored support & community connection. π Dignity
Your voice is respected and listened to by the organisation at all times.
We stand by 5 core values that underpin everything we do here at Support Your Way:
Trust
We aim to foster an environment of trust by being open and honest at all times. Reliability
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality support services with reliability and responsibility. Self-Determination
Everyone has the right to choose for themselves. Equality
No one will be advantaged or disadvantaged against anyone else.
It's a new start to the month and aligns perfect to a Reboot Sunday! Hope everyone has had a wonderful August and that there's a lot of stuff you're all looking forward to! π€©
In the VIC branch, we've got Morning Melodies in the morning on the Friday 6th August from 10am to 3pm, then South Morang Disco later in the day from 6pm to 10:30pm! On the Saturday 7th September, we've got Out & About from 10am to 3pm! π
In the ADL branch, we've got Fun Night Friday on the 6th September from 6pm to 9pm! πΊ
If you have any enquiries about any social groups, or would like to ask anything in general, please don't hesitate to contact the respective contacts from each state! π
Some of our team members are currently competing at the APFA Club Championships 2024 in Queensland! β½οΈ This competition brings 11 of the best Powerchair Football teams from Australia and New Zealand to battle it out in the Sunshine State for the title of National Champion! π Let's wish them luck and support them! ππ» You can watch the action live, straight from Nissan Arena by live streaming here: https://shorturl.at/DmClv
The 2024 Paralympic Games kick off tomorrow! π₯³ We're super excited to watch the world's best Paralympic athletes compete. πͺπ» Feeling inspired? Support Your Way is all about inclusion, bringing accessible sports and activities to everyone. Our powerchair sports programs are perfect for social play, making friends, learning new skills, or competing at a high level. Join one of our groups and see for yourself! Visit supportyourway.com.au/powerchair-sports or DM us to learn more. π
Hello friends!
Today is Reboot Sunday! πI hope you all have had a lovely week so far! Not too long until the start of another month full of social groups to look forward to! π
In the VIC branch, we're starting off the week with Coffee Club on the Monday 26th August starting from 10am to 1pm, Dinner Group and Bundoora Disco on the Friday 30th August from 5pm to 9:30pm, and to finish off the week, we have Centre Base and TRAC on the Saturday 31st of August from 10am to 3pm! What a week! π€©
In the ADL branch, we're ending the month off with a blast with Crafty Conversations on the Saturday 31st August from 12pm to 3pm! π₯³
If you have any enquiries about any social groups, or would like to ask anything in general, please don't hesitate to contact the respective contacts from each state!πΊ
Have a great week! Cya next month!π
We're excited for the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris! π Are you? As big supporters of Powerchair and disability sports in general, we believe the Olympic season isn't the only time to get involved. You can support, join and get involved all year round! Interested in our renowned powerchair sports training program? Whether you're starting out or aiming to play competitively, visit supportyourway.com.au/powerchair-sports or DM us to learn more. ππ»ββοΈ
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris are just a week away! π₯³ Which athletes, sports and events are you looking forward to watch? π
Later today!!! πΊWe'll be having our exciting new collab event with The Cliq Connection!!! In preparation for today, check out some of our participants and what they have to say of the social group!!! π Again, if you are interested in joining, please RSVP by going through our website or visiting this link: https://shorturl.at/lfFl7
Tomorrow's the day!! π± It's our limited edition of Fun Night Fridays! π₯³ If you haven't heard by now, Support Your Way and The Cliq Connection are teaming up for this very special night involving karaoke, food, board games and meeting new people. πYou don't want to miss out, so secure your place ASAP by contacting Josh or Jonathan or RSVP'ing using this link: https://shorturl.at/IhIMK
Morning Melodies is back! πΆ This time we have a lineup of three wonderful music-filled mornings, check these dates out: 4th October - Michael Zammit & The Best of the 70's, 1st November - Elvis Show with Andrew Portelli and 6th December - Frankie's Christmas Show. Round out the rest of the year in song! π΅ Bookings are essential, so please contact Elvira or Michelle with the below info.
Elvira - 0436 840 216 - [email protected]
Michelle - 0487 000 732 - [email protected]
Happy Reboot Sunday! β¨ I hope everyone is feeling refreshed and enjoying the end part of the weekend! We have quite a busy week ahead of us in terms of SYW social groups! π
In Victoria, we're starting off with Coffee Club tomorrow! starting from 10am to 1pm, Dinner Group/Bundoora Disco on the Friday 16th August from 5pm to 9:30pm, and Centre Base/TRAC from 10am to 3pm on Saturday! π
In Adelaide, we're kicking off the week starting with Young Adults on the Wednesday 14th August, (info will be released to participants) A very special collaborative Fun Night Fridays event with The Cliq Connect participants on the Friday 16th August from 6pm to 9pm, and Crafty Conversations on the Saturday 17th August from 12pm to 3pm! π₯³
If you have any enquiries or require any assistance with anything, please don't hesitate to reach out and we'll be happy to assist whenever we can!
Have a fun week ahead! See you again next week! π
The 9th of August marks the UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, focusing on 'Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact.' This day highlights the importance of preserving the rights, cultures, and identities of Indigenous communities globally, including in Australia and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This event also recognises the achievements and contributions that Indigenous peoples make to improve world issues, such as environmental protection. β€οΈ
At Support Your Way, we are committed to supporting Indigenous communities for a better world, and encourage raising awareness of their unique needs and fostering an inclusive society.
Support Your Way and The Cliq Connection's Edition of FUN NIGHT FRIDAYS is just around the corner!! π₯³ π A night where you're free to be unapologetically yourself, get on the karaoke mic, play some games or just enjoy the food - you do NOT want to miss out! π RSVP ASAP! Visit this link to register: https://shorturl.at/lfFl7
We asked some of our participants what they're looking forward to the most π
Here's to a new month! Happy Reboot Sunday! β¨
July has been a busy month for all of us, and we still have so much activities and social groups to come! π
For this week in the VIC branch, we have South Morang Disco happening on the 9th of August from 6pm to 10:30pm and Out & About the next day on the 10th from 10am to 3pm!βοΈ
In the ADL branch, we have our well-beloved Fun Night Fridays happening on the 9th from 6pm to 9pm, which is a perfect way to end a night! πΊ
That's all the updates for the week! Hope to hear from you all in the next week!
Our very own Luke David is an ambassador for the Run For Strength - Muscular Dystrophy Australia being held on Sunday 11 August! ππ»ββοΈRun, wheel or walk your way through Melbourne's iconic Princes Park with your choice of a 5km or 10km route. Whether you're striving for your fastest time or simply want to show your support to raise awareness about muscular dystrophy, this is a great way to get involved! ππ»ββοΈThe fun starts at 8:30am with some coffee and pastries, before the run/walk/stroll commences. For more info and to register, scan the QR code or visit https://run-for-strength-2024.raisely.com/
Our Open Day at Norris Bank Tennis Club was a smashing success! πΎ Not only did we serve up some fun tennis, but our participants also got to socialise, meet new people and talk over food. π Thanks to everyone who came down, and be on the lookout for the next activity! π
July 24 is Self Care Day! π We're all about self care, and we're all about support - that includes supporting yourself, finding the support your need, and seeking out the support you don't have. So we've compiled this list of things to do to self-care for yourself.
Looking for support to assist with your self-care? As always, we're here to provide you with personal care and in-home support, as well as transport, education and employment assistance. βοΈ Perhaps you're looking to meet up with friends and get involved in the community? Check out one of our many social groups - such as Dinner & Dance, Gaming Group, Powerchair Sports or one of our Out and About Social Groups. π Send us a message at anytime to enquire further.
Get ready for an epic night! π Support Your Way is teaming up with The Cliq Connection for a special edition of Fun Night Fridays next month!
The Cliq Connection is Australiaβs fastest-growing NDIS-only dating and friendship app where you can be βunapologetically youβ. Our South Australian participants know Fun Night Fridays as a staple of karaoke, games, meeting new people, and, most importantly, having fun! π₯³
RSVP ASAP because spots are limited and trust us, you wonβt want to miss this one-of-a-kind event! π To secure your spot, please contact:
Need help with transportation? No worries! Just let us know, and weβll help arrange it for you.
We canβt wait to see you there! π
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It's Reboot Sunday and next week is the end of the month already?! π± This month has flown by so quickly! With all of the groups that we're doing, time goes by when you're having fun! π₯³ I hope you're all doing well and enjoying our social groups! Here's what's to look forward to in the upcoming week:
In Victoria, we have South Morang Disco from 6pm to 10:30pm on the Friday, and then the next day we have Out & About from 10am to 3pm! βοΈ
In Adelaide, we have Fun Night Friday on the Friday from 6pm to 9pm!
As always, be sure to reach out to any of our service coordinators if you need any help! Have a good week and we'll catch you around in the next Reboot Sunday π
A big thank you to our staff and everyone who helped us out at the Source Kids Expo! It was such a fun two days and we can't wait to see you all again soon! ππ
π² Calling All Adventurers in Victoria! π² Join us for an epic Dungeons and Dragons Night hosted by Support Your Way! Dive into a thrilling fallout-style campaign and navigate the post-apocalyptic nuclear landscape. ππ₯ We'll run this group Fortnightly, and numbers can be limited - so please get in contact below with an expression of interest!! π
π§ Email: [email protected]
π Phone: 0499 739 873
Gather your friends, roll the dice, and letβs embark on this adventure together! π°π‘οΈβ¨
Here's a look at what our stall looked like at the Source Kids Disability Expo in Melbourne last week! π Attendees especially LOVED our cute stress dogs, stylish caps and rainbow-coloured recyclable straws (which could be used for bubble tea π). Catch us at the next expo! π
Source Kids
Happy Reeeboot Suuundays! π How's everyone's winter so far? I hope it's all been good and have been keeping warm these past few weeks π₯Ά Despite the weather, here's something to look forward to throughout the upcoming week!
This week's schedule for the Victorian branch will be jam packed with our ever so popular groups! Starting off with Coffee Club on the Monday from 10am to 1pm, kicking off Friday with the Dinner Group/Bundoora Disco from 5pm to 9:30pm, and ending the week with Centre Base/TRAC from 10am to 3pm! π€©
Despite the contrast of Vic's sched', we have our well-beloved Crafty Conversations starting from 12pm running through to 3pm!β¨
Remember to contact any of our service coordinators if you have any enquiries or issues with anything! We're always happy to help π Have a warm weekend full of fun activities! And we'll see you in the next Reboot Sunday! πΊ
The Source Kids Disability Expo in Melbourne was so much fun!! π Thanks for coming down and saying hi, we had a blast and hope you did too! We'll see you at our next expo. π If you visited our booth and wanted to follow up with a chat about anything, feel free to email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.supportyourway.com.au π€©
Source Kids
A huge shout out to our incredible, dedicated disability support workers! β¨ As a disability-led team, collaborating with such amazing support workers makes our roles infinitely more rewarding. Our participants truly appreciate the exceptional care they receive, and weβre excited to continue delivering our outstanding services together! π
Today is Reboot Sunday! π I hope you all have had a lovely start of the month and continue having a lovely July! π It's been a very cold winter so far π₯Ά but I hope the following social groups keep you occupied in the meantime!
In the VIC branch, we're running South Morang Disco from 6pm to 10:30pm on the Friday, and Out & About from 10am through to 3pm on the Saturday! πΆ
In the ADL branch, we have a bit more activity than usual with Young Adults happening this Wednesday (please keep an eye on updates of this event either through the facebook group page or email) and our popular Fun Night Fridays from 6pm to 9pm on the Friday! π
Be sure to reach out if there's any enquiries or need any help with support workers! Stay warm out there and we'll check back in the next week!
We'll be here for the next two days! ππ»ββοΈππ»ββοΈππ» Where can you find us? At the Source Kids Disability Expo, for a fun 2 days of laughter, learning, freebies, food, giveaways... you name it! π Best way to spend your Friday and Saturday!! Catch us at our stall, here are the details:
Friday 5 July 2024 β 10am to 4pm
Saturday 6 July 2024 β 10am to 4pm
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: FREE to attend, tickets essential, register for tickets here: https://bit.ly/SKMEL24
Source Kids Melbourne Disability Expo Source Kids Disability Expo is coming back to Melbourne! The expo brings together 150 product and service providers under one roof for you to meet...
We're excited to support our friends at Cocoon SDA Care for their Community Fun Day on 18 July 2024 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Playford City Tennis Centre in Adelaide! This pickleball event is open to people of all abilities and promises to be a fantastic day of sports and community spirit! π Cocoon SDA Care shares a similar passion for sports and inclusivity as Support Your Way, so if you're keen for a fun day of pickleball, we would recommend you checking it out.
Cocoon SDA Care is a NDIS-registered organisation dedicated to offering fully accessible specialist disability accommodation across the nation. They specialise in designing and constructing homes tailored to individuals with lived experience of disability, ensuring every aspect meets the highest standards.
Scan the QR code for more details and to join the fun! π
Join us for Morning Melodies at Darebin RSL Club (Victoria)! πΆ
Enjoy fantastic live performances from Tony Reberio, The Retro Jo Show, Bobby James and Golden Memories from July through to September. It's a great opportunity to socialise, eat, and sing! More details below:
Fridays from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Prices: $20 per person for a 2-course lunch and $10 per person for tea and coffee.
Bookings are essential. See you there for a harmonious day of music! π΅β¨ Our next one is on the 5th of July so get in quick! π
Last call! Our Tennis Open Day is TOMORROW so just one more sleep to go! π See you all there on the court at Norris Bank Tennis club, 11am - 1pm. πΎ For more information, contact Paul on 0415 511 150 or [email protected] Tennis Programs Victoria