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24.01.2022 Such a great read

24.01.2022 To our wonderful participant Dylan! From all the team at HappinessFirst we wish you the most amazing 21st birthday. We know time’s are tricky but Iso birthdays can be the best birthdays. ... Happy birthday buddy. You’re one in a million

21.01.2022 One of our services that is running hot at the moment is our counselling and therapy service. HappinessFirst counsellors are available to support you with dissolving possible roadblocks that may be stopping you from living your best life. Our counsellors aim to boost confidence, emotional resilience, social skills & brainpower. ... Counselling is also an opportunity to discover your strengths & build resilient thinking skills to reduce stress, anxiety, worry or negative thinking. Sometimes it’s just a matter of taking that first step and picking up the phone. Remember speaking to a counsellor is not something to be ashamed of. It means that you are owning your life and making sure you are in the best space you can be with some added support. We can offer online, phone or face to face counselling and can provide detailed reports to support your NDIS review.

19.01.2022 This afternoon we hung up the school boots and headed out to enjoy some much needed sunshine with our participants. Today we were down on the Bellarine peninsula that have so many amazing parks. Where have you seen some awesome parks?

15.01.2022 Christmas is a time to give HappinessFirst have giving that runs through their blood and we have something exciting to share about what we will be doing this Christmas. Watch this space.

14.01.2022 Who would like tickets to this Friend in Me webinar on pandemic anxiety in children and how to manage it? We have a handful of tickets to giveaway on what is a very important topic during these tricky times. Comment below or share with a friend and we will send you a link :)

14.01.2022 This is Darcy. Darcy is one of our participants and he is a true gem! He is fundraising for a beautiful organsation Celebrate T21 who aim to advocate, educate and empower families who are living with children with Down Syndrome. ... Please support Darcy’s campaign and get your socks today by contacting The Unexpected Journey.

14.01.2022 Pandemic anxiety... are your children suffering from this? Sandhya Menon from Onwards and Upwards Psychology is a paediatric psychologist who is passionate about supporting children and families to lean in to their emotions and understand the way their brain works. She explores challenging situations and delves under the iceberg to understand the emotions and skills in the situation. We're going to talk all things pandemic emotions, from pandemic anxiety, grief, lockdown fa...tigue and re-entry anxiety, and ways to support our children along the way. This webinar you won’t want to miss. https://www.friendinme.org.au//pandemic-anxiety-with-sandh

14.01.2022 Parks are open in Victoria! It’s hard to believe that it’s been six weeks that our Victorian community have been unable to hang, climb, and slide their way through life but, the wait is over and it’s time to be kids again! We are so lucky to have this amazing park on the Rosebud Foreshore. ... Remember everybody, to social distance, mask up and don’t go to parks if you’re sick. Did you get to a park today or waiting for the novelty of the monkey bars to die off?

13.01.2022 WE LOVE THESE ... All HappinessFirst children will get a chance to play with our inclusion dolls !!

13.01.2022 Congratulations to our support worker Lou and community partner Friend in Me for being such a positive change maker to many. Including our participants!

12.01.2022 Now that Christmas is done and dusted share your favourite school holidays activities belowNow that Christmas is done and dusted share your favourite school holidays activities below

12.01.2022 As restrictions are one step closer to easing for our Victorian families we sit back and reflect on how hard this has been for our little ones. Research is showing that anxiety in children is at an all time high and we need to nurture this as best as we can as we welcome them back into society after what has been a long, six months. Some very simple ways we can support our children who may be going through some anxiety: ... long, deep breath techniques (make sure your breath out is longer then your breath in) singing - this could be humming or getting up with some high energy music to shake out those anxious feelings Continue family connection via Face time or designated family time (phones down) laugh. Laugh so hard together. They really do say laughter is the best medicine and we have to agree Be gentle with yourselves and your children as the world opens up again. How are you feeling as the world goes outside again? #anxiety #anxious #NDISProvider

11.01.2022 I see you taking your kid to therapy while your friends take their kids to football or ballet. I see you sneak out of the conversation when all your friends boa...st about achievements and exam notes. I see you juggle events and meetings. I see you sitting on the computer for hours investigating what your child needs. I see you make a bad face when people complain about what looks like nonsense. I see you disappear little by little but you keep going beyond for your family. I see you pull strength from weakness with a force you didn't even dream you had. I see you showing respect for teachers, therapists and medical professionals who help your child and help you. Watching you wake up early in the morning to do it all again after another chaotic night. I see you when you're on the edge of the precipice struggling to live. I know you feel invisible, like no one notices. But I want you to know that I see you. I see you push forward always. I see you choose to do everything you can to give your child the best care at home, school, therapy and the doctors. What you do matters. It's worth the struggle. On those days when you wonder if you can make it one more minute, I want you to know I see you. I want you to know that you are beautiful. I want you to know it's worth it. I want you to know that you are not alone. I want you to know that love is the most important thing, and that you are the best at it. And in those days when you see an improvement, those moments when hard work has its reward, and you can taste success, I'll see you then too. And I'm proud of you. Whatever day today... ...you're doing it right. And I see you. Alethea Mshar John Walker / Flickr

10.01.2022 Mental Health Month, held in October each year, gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing and supporting our community. It is a chance to promote activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others. Our HappinessFirst team is so proud to continuously foster the mental health of our participants. ... Yes, sometimes we support people that may not be in a good place or need that added support but we are so confident that we can get them on the path to happiness and positivity through all of our services. What will you do this month to protect your mental health?

10.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria Police confirmed just before 5pm that the body of 14-year-old William Wall had been located. Hug your little ones that bit tighter tonight. Sending all the love and strength to Williams family during these tragic times. ...

10.01.2022 2 0 2 0 The year that gave us such unprecedented times. The year that took so much away from us yet somehow we seemed to gain so much. The year that some of us would like to choose to forget but for some it’s a year to remember. ... We want to reflect on what you were proud of in 2020. What were your achievements? What makes you smile when you look back on this crazy year? For us it’s the sheer fact that we could grow our organsation through a pandemic. We supported more families. More individuals. We created more smiles and more happiness. A pandemic didn’t let us sit back and wait for it to be over. It made us strive higher to succeed in what we love doing best and for that it’s our biggest achievement for 2020. So what about you?

08.01.2022 Do you find yourself comparing your children to others?

08.01.2022 HappinessFirst Christmas Drive We know that Christmas is a time of joy, but for some it is challenging, heartbreaking and scary thinking that you cannot provide gifts for your loved ones. Share your generosity for those in need this Christmas or in turn be the recipient of some kind donations from our community. ... We are accepting donations for babies through to grandparents to support families in need this Christmas. Accepting gifts for all ages including teens and adults Vouchers accepted Please make sure that gifts are dropped off unwrapped HappinessFirst will also match the donations so we can support more families this Christmas across the Peninsula and spread some much needed magic after the year that has been. If you have some donations or would like to nominate your family as a recipient of gifts please message our friendly team. Giving is not about making a donation, it’s about making a difference

08.01.2022 Please help us settle a debate Is November too early to put up the Christmas tree? I mean after the year that has been surely this will bring some much needed magic to households. ... Thoughts?

07.01.2022 To our Victorian community How are you feeling? We ask that this week to focus on all the things you can control and not the things you can’t (sometimes easier said than done. We get it) ... So many Victorian’s wanted some slightly better news but we have come so far. We’ve got this

06.01.2022 See what our clients have to say. If you need the support, our team will make it it happen each and every time.

05.01.2022 New year. New you...... we think it’s a little bit blah (is that wrong?) I think the sheer fact that we got through 2020 is enough to say that this year is going to be a better year! We don’t think you have to wait for a new year to create change. To create happiness. To create the life you have always wanted. ... Don’t wait till Monday. Make your changes today. How do you feel about the start of the new year?

05.01.2022 Rainy days call for painting. One of our support workers Lou said that she’s not going to give up her day job any time soon and become an artist but what she will guarantee is that she will always make her participants feel worthy and special. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. People feel and express gratitude in multiple ways.... This is the way Lou expresses her gratitude to Ella today and we hope it made her smile. What did you do today to show someone how amazing they are?

03.01.2022 It is funny. We feel like we have spent so much time at home this year but the festive season can still make us feel burnt out and be emotionally challenging. We feel like we have to make sure we get everything done yesterday and that can be so exhausting. Emotionally and financially it can be a burden so we are here to remind you to just stop and....breathe. ... This year threw us challenges that we never thought we would ever see in a lifetime. Now, all of a sudden we are surrounded by Christmas this and Christmas that and well, it is overwhelming for some of us. Some things that we can do to ease the pressure. Outsource! is there someone else that can do that for me (like a cleaner just for a day to have a clean, fresh house for Christmas) Choose your battles - is it really worth the fight? We say you do you and go with your gut feeling. Avoid over committing. This is easier said than done we know but remember you don't have to say yes to everything. The new year is not far away and you can still catch up with your loved ones then! and......breathe. Sounds so simple but if we stop to take a moment to breathe the Christmas rush won't be so bad Also, our team of amazing support workers are here for YOU. If you need that extra support please reach out to us. That is what we love and do best. What are you doing to make sure you don't get overwhelmed with this time of year?

03.01.2022 We love everything about inclusion Awekids

02.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY International Day of People with Disability is held on 3 December each year. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.... At HappinessFirst we are so proud to advocate every day for people living with a disability. We are so proud to fly the flag high and give them opportunities they never thought were possible. We are so proud to be the voice for them when they cannot be heard. Let’s celebrate these amazing humans today and every day!

02.01.2022 Yet it’s the best job in the world that fills out heart with so much love

02.01.2022 Every year on September 21st World Gratitude Day takes place. It is the perfect opportunity to remind us to step back and think about what we are thankful for. This year has been a very tricky year but we have all found comfort in finding things that we are grateful for. ... Today we want to say that we are grateful for YOU. To our participants. To our families. To our followers. To everyone that crosses our paths. What are you grateful for today?

02.01.2022 Today we found a quiet beach along the Bellarine and felt the sand between our toes as we dipped out feet in the water. It was so nice to get out and enjoy some sunshine after the year that had been. It is so disheartening though seeing so many Victorian’s going to beaches and not adhering to the covid safe rules ... We want to spend Christmas with out families and not locked up. How do you feel when you see the news and party goers breaking the rules?

02.01.2022 Say what? Our mind is blown! We can hardly believe that it’s December. What a year it has been. ... Wasn’t it just March? As we head into a crazy month make sure you take time to stop, breathe and take in all the achievements from this year whatever they may be. Be safe and be kind and always be happy.

01.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING It takes a big heart to be a support worker and we are so proud that all of our team have big hearts to go with their big smiles. We are hiring all across Victoria and would love you to be a part of our team. ... Immediate start available for the right candidates for; - Casual positions - Part-time positions - Weekend positions - On call positions Do you have what it takes to to support our participants and provide care and happiness? (Applications close 21st November and please take note of qualifications needed) https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/2587351941371000/?source=share

01.01.2022 What are you most proud of in 2020?What are you most proud of in 2020?