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Keeley's Cause

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25.01.2022 Our Scentsy Fundraiser has begun and look at these great specials SCENTSY SIDEKICKS 100% OF THE PROFITS Gained from the Sale of any of these products will go towards Keeley's Cause.... Scentsy Sidekicks offer the engaging sensory fun little ones crave, like crinkly legs, teething rings and knee socks that move up and down! Plus, parents will love the hands that attach to car seats, strollers and more. All Sidekicks come pre scented and make an amazing gift for any new addition to someone’s family. Delivered anywhere in Australia Place orders here you’ll find them in the clearance section or under https://manlyscents.scentsy.com.au//keeleys-cause-fundrais You can also join the Keeleys Cause Facebook Fundraiser Group for more scentsy items at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2679571678960820/?ref=share

24.01.2022 This morning I want to talk to you about something that was brought to my attention over the weekend. Hate speech against people with Down Syndrome and Amazon's promotion of such items encouraging others to participate and purchase. The items they are promoting and allowing sales of can be viewed by clicking on the petition link... Our friends Darcy and Julie at The Unexpected Journey need your support to sign the petition to stop this in its tracks and prevent Amazon for allowing this. I hope you stand with me in ensuring people with disabilities are not ridiculed, bullied or the centre of such heart breaking acts that I am absolutely appalled at. People with disabilities should not be treated in this manner no matter what. If you can support them please sign the petition here http://chng.it/RsBJkHdPYg

24.01.2022 Needing some Monday Morning Motivation ? The Masaka Kids Africana will get you moving Enjoy your Monday morning motivator, we loved it , nothing like the joy of dance by children

24.01.2022 Is your community inclusive of people with Disabilities ? Is your workplace inclusive of people with Disabilities ? Is your school or sports group inclusive of people with Disabilities?... If you answered yes to any of these questions we would love to hear more about Inclusivity in your Community by sharing your story with us in the comments section below

23.01.2022 A huge massive shout out to Woolworths Ballarat for offering to provide the donated funds for December and January that goes into their momey spinner directly to Keeley's Cause How fabulous is that ! We are so very grateful and thank Shane and Danny for making this possible.

23.01.2022 Keeley recently attended Salon 7 at wendouree to get her hair done for the very first time, she chose a balyage. Turned out beautiful, looks so natural

23.01.2022 Some photos in from Keeleys Cause Charity Bike Run yesterday and some videos of their arrival in comments. What an amazing day a great turn out, so good in fact that's it's now been deemed an Annual Event. A huge thank you must go out to the following :... Lee’s photography for organising the event BAD MAN Clothing CO Vic Harley Scene for supporting the Event Ballan lions club for cooking the bbq Country Grocers IGA Ballan for the donation of Sausages and bread for the day and to EVERYONE that attended the event wether they rode or drove in the run or just came to support the Event. To you all we say a very big THANK YOU and also thanks to the boys from Ballarat who also joined the run from their end, thank you for your support on the day. To those that participated in the run you raised a whopping $632 The bbq raised $523.55 $1600 in business donations for ipads was received on the day $71 in the shaker tin $125 of merchandise sold A total of $2951.55 an absolutely phenomenal effort Thank you so so very much to you all and congratulations on a successful day in raising funds to support Autistic and Intellectual Disabilities through Keeley's Cause.

23.01.2022 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT !!!!!!!!!!!! Our Ambassador Tim Bone MasterChef Contestant 2019 will be holding a Fundraising Event for Keeleys Cause as part of Autism Awareness Month on Wednesday Night the 28th April from 6:30 pm at The Lake View Hotel, Ballarat with arrival from 6pm Tim will be cooking up a storm with his Tim’s Toasties a business he has created since his appearance on MasterChef with all Profits from the Event going to Keeley's Cause towards the purchase... of IPads for children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. There will be three sessions available to book 6:30pm, 7:00 pm and 7:30 with choice of Toasties including The Parmageddon, The Sir Lamb-A-Lot, The Titanic, The Royal with Cheese and for the kids Cheese Toastie Order Tim’s Toasties by themselves, or in a deal with a house wine or house beer, the choice is yours. Bookings are capped at 150 people so get in quick as Tim’s Events have been known to sell out in 3 days. Purchase of Toasties on the night is only available through the pre booking option for this Event to ensure quantities. We hope you can join Tim and Keeley’s Cause on the night to show your support to him in creating this Event. There will be raffles, pick a number and toss a coin for a bottle of Jim Beam or Johnny Walker or maybe both, so a great night if fun also. For more information and to book your place and pre order your Toasties for this fabulous Event please visit the following link https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//tims-toa We look forward to seeing you all support Tim in supporting Keeley's Cause

22.01.2022 Are you following our Scentsy fundraiser ? If you haven't and you love Disney you may be missing out on the following Scensy buddies with many currently on special.and with 100% of the profits going to Keeleys Cause If your interested in purchasing any of the following and supporting Keeley's Cause fundraiser then click on this link to place your order for delivery direct to your door ANYWHERE in Australia ... https://manlyscents.scentsy.com.au//keeleys-cause-fundrais There are other great items and specials available too by searching the MENU tab

21.01.2022 Happy Sunday Everyone Remember you are not alone in this journey we are with you every step of the way

20.01.2022 We have paid our respects today to the men and women that have fought and fallen in the sacrifices they have made for our Country. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them Lest we Forget... Anzac Day 2021 #anzacday #wewillrememberthem #wewillremember

20.01.2022 Well today's the day of Keeleys Cause Charity Bike Run And they're gathering as we speak in Ballarat and at McDonald's outbound Western Freeway to arrive here just after 1pm. Get ready for the rumble BALLAN #badmanclothingco #vicharleyscene #keeleyscause #ballan #ballarat

19.01.2022 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month Down Syndrome s an Intellectual Disability and we have a number of families in Keeleys Cause with Down Syndrome children, in fact a couple of them have been iPad recipients. So what actually s Dowm Syndrome ?... Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are genes in the body. They determine how a baby's body forms during pregnancy and how the baby's body functions as it grows in the womb and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Down syndrome however is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21 This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome The most common type of Down syndrome is trisomy 21, which means an extra copy of the 21st chromosone, however It is not hereditary. The other two types are translocation and mosaicism, which account for around 5% of cases. While incidences of Down syndrome correlate with the mother’s age, around 80% of Down syndrome babies are born to mothers under the age of 35. Nothing a parent does or does not do is known to cause Down syndrome during pregnancy it occurs randomly Nevertheless they are all beautiful children and people, they are different not less and have the ability and capability of many things in many areas There is a wide variation in ability in people with Down's syndrome just as there is in the rest of the population. Children and adults with Down's syndrome can and do continue to learn throughout their lives just like the rest of us. #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #t21 #trisomy21 #differentnotless

19.01.2022 Hope your having a great start to the weekend Happy Friday to all

18.01.2022 Yes that’s right, clocks go froward to SPRING into that extra hour of daylight per day at 2am Sunday morning To avoid forgetting this if you don’t have phones that will automatically update is to change all the clocks in the house TONIGHT before going to bed. And remember it’s 1 hour FORWARD you have to go

18.01.2022 WHO DOESN'T LOVE A BLOCK OF CHOCOLATE This whopping 10Kg block has kindly been donated by our fabulous supporters Country Grocers IGA Ballan for our Tim Bone Toasties event on Wednesday 28th April at The Lake View Hotel from 6.30pm. This is ONE of the awesome prizes up for grabs in the raffle on the night.... Have you booked in yet and ordered your Toasties for the night ? If not then click on the link below https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//tims-toa

18.01.2022 And here they are. Today is the release of our new FLURO for NEURO hoodies for Autism Awareness Month and don't they look fantastic. These hoodies are FULL sublimated fabric which is a method of printing that transfers a design into a material or fabric using ink and heat which makes them a tad dearer than others.... However, its all for a great Cause and these unique hoodies are a Keeleys Cause exclusive and not everyone will have one of these unique beauties. So grab yours and stand out in the crowd for Keeleys Cause. Proceeds from the sale of these hoodies go towards the purchase of ipads for kids. Thanks to our partners at XLR8 Sports Apparel for their assistance in the design of these they look absolutely fabulous To purchase yours in black click the following link https://mymaker.com/produ/keeleys-cause-fluro-black-hoodie/ To purchase yours in white click the following link https://mymaker.com/produ/keeleys-cause-fluro-white-hoodie/ And thank you in advance for your support. If you happen to purchase one or some of these please send us some pics of you wearing them wed love to share them around

18.01.2022 Couldnt resist sharing this to the group For your chance to WIN all these nuggets from Kellys Meats guess how many are in the bag We all know our children's favourite meal is Chicken Nuggets, so I'm sure this prizes won't go to waste in your home ... Prize must be picked up in Gipsland Vic by the end of the year

15.01.2022 Thank you to The I CAN Network for sharing this great post by the late Rita Pierson. Because every child indeed deserves a Champion

14.01.2022 We would like to introduce you to one of our new Partners XLR8 Sports Apparel to Keeley's Cause for all our merchandise needs We have a new range of t-shirts in numerous colours sized right up to 5XL as pictured. Also available EXCLUSIVE to Keeleys Cause are some Official Licensed DC Comic Costumes to purchase for the kids courtesy of this partnership also pictured below.... A huge thanks to Mat and the team at XLR8 Sports for Partnering with us and for their amazing support to Keeleys Cause. To take a look at the new and existing range available to purchase and posted directly to you please visit https://mymaker.com/keeleyscauseshop

14.01.2022 WE ARE IN ARE YOU ? www.thankyou.co is asking everyone to help end world poverty. With Covid having played a big role in icreasing this issue, we at Keeley's Cause would like to join in the movement and assist Thankyou in making a difference to those that need it the most through the sales of their Thank you products.... We hope you to can help them by joining the movement too because a world without Poverty is a better one. Use the following hashtag to show your support #thankyoutotheworld Their story here https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFtL_hdBuKS/

13.01.2022 Don't forget Keeleys Cause Charity Bike Run supported by Lee’s photography , BAD MAN Clothing CO and Vic Harley Scene is this coming Sunday. Pubs and cafes will be open, Keeley's Cause will also have a fundraising bbq outside Country Grocers IGA Ballan with Snags, egg and bacon sandwiches and Hamburgersand cold drinks to purchase Let's pray for a sunny day, the more sunshine the more motorbikes

13.01.2022 Only 1 more sleep.until our Scentsy Fundraiser organised by one of our Volunteer Ambassadors Paige. Be sure to click on the facebook group link below to join in tomorrow to view all the great products, catalogue and place your order to support Keeley's Cause. This event COMMENCES at 4pm Wednesday 30th September and ends 14ThOctober at 9pm.... All products delivered straight to your door ANYWHERE in Australia In the meantime you'll find some games being played to win some great gifts , be sure to invite your friends who love a Scentsy product or share the Event on your page Thanks for your support . https://www.facebook.com/groups/2679571678960820/?ref=share

13.01.2022 The Keeleys Cause Foodbank is up and running and has featured today in The Courier. Thanks to Rochelle at the Courier for story on Keeleys Cause Foodbank now available to Ballan and surrounding Moorabool Shire Council residents. We are so excited and grateful for the Opportunity to extend our service for Keeley's Cause Disability Families to also support the local community with food relief through the Charity.... A special thanks to Ballan Police for assisting the program and providing accommodation and storage of our deliveries and food products, this would not be possible without their support. Thanks also to Melissa and team at Moorabool Shire for the purchase of shelving and working hard with us to find suitable storage and space to run the program. The program currently runs 1 day per week on Thursdays from 10am -12pm at Ballan & District Community House in the interview room. You are also able to contact us via this page or by phone on 0474268986 for any further support or inquiries

12.01.2022 Deep in Technology on a Sunday afternoon. Must be interesting Miss Keeley Is this the look your child has too when theyre on iPads or phones?

12.01.2022 Keeley and I are here in Ballarat caring for my eldest daughter and her 2 month old baby and it’s SNOWING

12.01.2022 Thanks to Too Peas In A Podcast and Neurochild Community for sharing the ABC’s of INCLUSION. A fabulous resource for all that our NEURO diverse children need for strategies and best practices to be incorporated into classrooms to ensure inclusivity for ALL Learners

11.01.2022 The next neurological condition we will focus on in Fluro for Neuro for Autism Awareness Month Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a severe anxiety-related disorder. A person suffering from this disorder, experiences frequent disturbing and undesirable obsessive views, frequently followed by repetitive compulsions, impulses. OCD presents itself in many appearances, and people are often surprised to learn that it goes far beyond the commo...n perception of excessive. Hand washing or repetitive checking of light switches are examples of this disorder. A very informative read is attached To read more click the following link https://byjus.com/biology/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/

11.01.2022 @keeleyscause has an upcoming Charity Golf Day, Monday 3rd May 2021. We are looking for #businesses / #organisations that would like to get their name out there by creating a #sponsorshipopportunity to support the day. For $200 per hole, your logo will be #advertised on the day. With 18 holes to choose from its first in best dressed to select the hole number you would like your Business/Organisation advertised at.... Your #logos also placed on our #website alongside photos from the day. #socialmedia posts including #LinkedIn alongside other hole Sponsors from the day to #promote your #support You’re welcome to send any #advertsing material you may wish for us to share on the day Something you may be interested in ? please email me directly [email protected] If you would also like attend the #event on the day at @meltonvalleygolfclub Melton Vic 3337 with a team of 4 for an Ambrose round, please visit the following link to #register your team https://lnkd.in/geBgGhd We’re doing this for the #kids for #children with #autism #intellectualdisabilities that often get left behind, to assist them in their #learning and #communication outcomes via #technology We hope you can assist them too ! #makingadifference #charityevent #melton #melbournites #supporters #golfers #golflife #ambrose #golfevent #charitygolfday

11.01.2022 Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Wall family on the tragic news of their son William who's body was found today after being lost in the Yarra Valley for over 30 hours Another Autism Angel soaring high May you Rest in Peace William

10.01.2022 Couldn't resist a laugh Oh this brings back so many great memories of being a kid. Yes this was our version of online learning.... Ahh those were the days Who was lucky enough to have this as their play equipment as kids ?

10.01.2022 Just Picked up Keeley from the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Camp for the Leadership Program just in time to get to the game at Marvel Stadium . Go Dogs

09.01.2022 Have you grabbed your tickets in the Be Heard Raffle Fundraiser for Keeley's Cause created by Be Heard Therapy & Supports yet ? Here is a list of the 9 Family prizes from the overall pool of the 29 prizes available to be won and the link where you can purchase your tickets.... Fabulius prizes and amazing business that have contributed to this raffle. We are very grateful for the amazing support Nd prizes that have been donated https://m.facebook.com/events/288129146234028?view=permalink&id=292140155832927&sfnsn=mo

08.01.2022 Have you seen our upcoming event being held in Ballan Vic 3342 ? It's open to Disability Famies holding a Blue Carer Pension Card, Disability Support Pension or Low Income Health Care Card. All welcome to register as long as you can get to BALLAN to pick up your goods.... Goods are FREE to Families and a $2 donation per Adult and $1 donation per child will be required on Registration to further assist Special Needs Families through Keeleys Cause. You can only Register the people listed on your card and you MUST bring your Licence with you to cross match your information on the day. To register yourself or your family please click on the following link https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//disabili https://fb.me/e/1Qqmra1H9

08.01.2022 There's only a few more days to get a Team of 4 together for Keeleys Cause Charity Golf Day. Can't play that's fine the best score from your team members for each hole is the one that is put fourth. What's the worst that can happen? ... You'll have loads of fun, great laughs whilst supporting Charity. Registrations close Monday 26th April at 4pm so register your team now and we will see you there on the day. Please share amongst friends and colleagues as we need a couple more teams to make the dsy a success. Register your team here https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//charity-

07.01.2022 Embrace exactly who you are despite your weirdness, differences and quirkiness because Being a little weird is just a natural side-effect of being totally AWESOME !

07.01.2022 These are the last 2 of our Events for Autism Awareness Month with bookings and Registrations coming to a close. Toasties with Tim Bone CLOSE tomorrow (Friday 23rd April) @9am there’s a few spaces left but be quick they won’t last with last minute purchases Bookings for Tim’s Event can be made at ... https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//tims-toa The Golf Day still has teams available and requires a couple more teams to make this day a success Registrations for the Golf Day CLOSE Monday 26th April @4pm Register your team for a day full of fun and laughs at https://drct-keeleys-cause.prod.supporterhub.net//charity- Sponsor a hole for $200 for your Business or Organisation is still available with limited hole numbers left To sponsor a hole please email me direct at [email protected] Book, register or contact for any of the above.

07.01.2022 It’s April 1st and the start of Autism Awareness Month where here at Keeley’s Cause we go FLURO for NEURO and bring awareness to all the other neurological conditions that impact on a child’s learning. Many of these other conditions including ADHD, Epilepsy, Dyslexia are diagnoses that are sometime found on top an Autism diagnosis. We will tap in on each one of them for more awareness on these conditions.... There will be lots happening with a few Events, raffles and businesses who are jumping on board to raise funds for Keeleys Cause in Autism Awareness month and we will highlight and promote those too. We encourage anyone to dress up in FLURO send us some pics and we will post them up for you So Happy Autism Awareness month we hope you enjoy FLURO for NEURO ! #fluroforneuro

06.01.2022 TODAY IS NATIONAL FAIRY BREAD DAY Colourful sprinkles, sugary goodness and lots of laughs will span over a week, for the ultimate nostalgic feels with Fairy Bread Day on 24 November 2020, supporting the mental health of Australia's youth with ReachOut.com. To read more or to support ReachOut.com Australia in the prevention of suicide amongst our youth ... Please visit the following link https://www.fairybreadday.com/ Feel free to show us your best version of fairy bread and wether you prefer 100's and 1000's or Sprinkles by posting a pic of your fairy bread in comments Enjoy Fairy Bread Day 2020

06.01.2022 This video is about 2 families in the UK who have violent autistic children and how the system is failing to support them This rings so true for many Keeleys Cause families and families within Victora and many other locations in Australia. With Disability families not being supported or having appropriate Carer services or supports available to them, which has certainly been a massive issue during COVID 19 lockdowns and restrictions, how are they possibly able to get through... these times Many support services were unavailable to families at this time and it simply wasn’t good enough. This must change for all families as soon as possible struggling to maintain and cope with their child’s meltdowns and violent behaviour that also affect parents physically and mentally. It is hard enough caring for children with Autism at any time without putting families in full lockdown with no support to assist them through. Families need to be provided ongoing support to continue to care for their children, and must be supported at the highest level to do so. Hopefully COVID -19 has brought some changes to this system and their policies. https://youtu.be/puhlYl9W1Dw

04.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who turned up today at Werribee Open Range Zoo to celebrate Keeleys Birthday this coming Tuesday Great day despite a few rainy moments. Keeley says a very big thank you to those that brought gifts for her with them ... We hope you all enjoyed that gorgeous sponge unicorn cake soooo yummy

04.01.2022 How awesome are these for those of you that have children that chew their clothes. Thanks to our friends at Sensory Oasis for Kids you can now purchase a pack of 6 and they are 100 % polyester and machine washable, even better. Made from absorbent Terry cloth they are design to.direct them to stop chewing and biting their clothes. The pack of 6 contains all these gorgeous bright rainbow colors... Another product and business service recommended by Keeley's Cause To purchase your pack of absorbent sensory chews click on the below link https://www.sensoryoasisforkids.com.au//absorbentsensoryc/

03.01.2022 Our next neurological condition that impacts on a child's learning we will highlight for Fluro for Neuro is ADHD So what is it ? Its a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.... ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships and difficulty at school or work. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active What Are the Symptoms of ADHD? Short attention span, especially for non-preferred tasks. Hyperactivity, which may be physical, verbal, and/or emotional. Impulsivity, which may manifest as recklessness. Fidgeting or restlessness. Disorganization and difficulty prioritizing tasks. Poor time management and time blindness Standard treatments for ADHD typically involve medication, education, skills training and psychological counseling. A combination of these is often the most effective treatment. These treatments can help manage many symptoms of ADHD, but they don't cure it. It may take some time to determine what works best for you. #adhd #fluroforneuro

03.01.2022 All of us here at Team Keeleys Cause would like to wish our Founder a HUGE Happy 17th Birthday We have watched your growth since your conception of this Cause and what an exceptional young lady you are for the selfless difference you make to so many children's lives through your Charity. We are so proud to be standing by and supporting you through this amazing journey and watching you flourish in the beautiful young lady you are today.... Happy Birthday Keeley, we love and adore you to bits xxx

01.01.2022 Today we are highlighting Dyslexia for Fluro for Neuro, a condition and diagnosis that can also often be found on top of an Autism Diagnosis. Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by difficulty reading. Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence... People/children with Dyslexia may experience cognitive issues including difficulty memorising, difficulty spelling, or difficulty thinking and understanding. Developmental issues including learning disability or speech delay in a child Other common issues can include delayed reading ability, headache, or speech impairment #dyslexia

01.01.2022 Last call for orders for the Keeley’s Cause Fundraiser with Tupperware With Autism Awareness Month coming to an end on the 30th April, so will our Tupperware fundraiser. Delivery available anywhere in Australia and Christine will be donating her commission made in this Fundraiser to Keeleys Cause.... To place an order please visit the group below, browse the posts or view the catalogue and comment or inbox Christine to place an order. Thanks to those who have already placed orders and for your support https://www.facebook.com/groups/881049002739702/?ref=share