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25.01.2022 We continue to celebrate Disability Action Week with more pictures of our customers and staff members - doing things that empower them and bring a smile to their faces. #QldDisabilityActionWeek

24.01.2022 AVEGATES presents... an exclusive Movie Night at Event Cinemas Rockhampton! An entire cinema to ourselves to enjoy 'The Secret Garden.' Cost is $35 which includes unlimited popcorn and soft drinks. Call 1300 135 886 or email [email protected] to book. Be quick - numbers are limited! AVEGATES is a social experience network for people with disability.

24.01.2022 The Disability Royal Commission has released its interim report about violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation experienced by people with disability. If the report creates difficult feelings for you, you can talk to a trauma-informed counsellor. A counsellor provides a safe space for you to be listened to and heard, and supported to explore your needs. For free, independent and confidential support call the National Counselling and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 or visit the website to find out more-> www.dss.gov.au/disability-royal-commission-support

23.01.2022 We continue to celebrate Queensland Disability Action Week (13-19 September 2020) with inspiring pictures of our team members and our customers. #QldDisabilityActionWeek

23.01.2022 If you are thinking about taking part in the Disability Royal Commission, you might need advocacy support. An advocate can help you tell your story and access other supports. It’s free, independent and confidential. Call the National Counselling and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 to be referred to an advocate or visit www.dss.gov.au/disability-royal-commission-support #DisabilityRCsupport #DisabilityRC

23.01.2022 "Access-ability, making things better for everyone" is the theme for this year's Disability Action Week. Improved accessibility benefits the whole community by providing an inclusive environment for all to live, work, learn, play and more! See what else is on during Disability Action Week here -> www.allabilities.qld.gov.au

22.01.2022 Our team from Monte Lupo Arts finished installing their SWELL Sculpture Festival submission this week, ready for the festival which starts tomorrow. A great day out at the beach for all! #swell2020

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Class #10. Of the 20 awesome and diverse students who started this course 5 months ago ... ALL 20 have graduated! Quite a few have already gained employment, and we're sure that the rest will too! Are you looking for a new and rewarding career in Disability Services? SQW could be the start you need. Find out more here -> http://ow.ly/9fmt50CsVLp (Eligibility requirements apply).

21.01.2022 Do you have a question about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need help because things have changed? Help is available. Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. The Helpline is free, private and fact-checked. The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST). It is not available on national public holidays. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more information, including Auslan and Easy Read materials.... #DisabilityHelp See more

18.01.2022 Centre of Creative Arts (COCA) is coming to a Multicap Community Hub near you! COCA's 12 week arts programs are designed to support people with disability to gain experience in Creative Industries like sculpture, painting, creative writing, choir, dance and many more. Find out more about what COCA has to offer here -> http://ow.ly/MuMd50BxlqD

17.01.2022 R U OK Day at our Eight Mile Plains site today... includes Walls of Happiness, Pacman challenge, delicious themed R U OK goodies, morning teas, and our brand new 'Buddy Bench'. This colourful new piece of garden furniture was painted by our talented customers from the Centre of Creative Arts at the Eight Mile Plains Community Hub. How did you participate in R U OK Day today? #RUOKDay

17.01.2022 Our awesome AVEGATES customers are off today for a well-earned holiday to the Sunshine Coast! They'll be visiting Australia Zoo, having surfing lessons, and even a spa day! #Jealous #Avegates #FunInTheSun See what other Avegates activities fellow Avegators can enjoy here -> www.avegates.org.au

16.01.2022 Take time to listen, and encourage people to take action and find support if needed. You could be the link to changing someone's life. ruok.org.au #RUOK

14.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability is celebrated around the world to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions. This year's theme is "Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 World, and is a great way to start a conversation about challenging the way we all think about disability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwueSPYpIfg... #DisableStereotypes

14.01.2022 R U OK? Day is this Thursday 10 September, but remember - you can ask R U OK? ANY time! ruok.org.au #RUOK

14.01.2022 Beach Day Out - Emu Park starts today! Streaming from 2.00pm today, head over to their Facebook page and see artists, activities, competitions and more. #BeachDayOut2020

13.01.2022 We hear these lucky customers enjoyed the latest AVEGATES Assisted Holiday! See our upcoming Avegates Assisted Holidays here -> http://ow.ly/B60H50Bs2Kr #Avegates #FunInTheSun #TakeMeWithYouNextTime

13.01.2022 The new Avegates Experience Calendars for January, February and March 2021 are out now! A new year means new activities, and we have lots of exciting things planned for the Rockhampton region. Click the link to download the latest activity calendar. https://www.multicap.org.au/multicap-rockhampton-hub/... Avegates is a social experience network for people with disability.

12.01.2022 September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages. First celebrated in 2018, it's main goal is "The preservation of sign languages and Deaf culture as pre-requisites to the realisation of the human rights of Deaf people". If you don't know Auslan, why not learn? You can learn to sign your own name as a start here -> http://ow.ly/opEs50BytxM

10.01.2022 As the NDIS plans for the future, to make it simpler, fairer and more flexible, and begin to makes changes, the NDIS want your feedback to ensure these work for you. They’re asking for your feedback including on specific questions around access, budgets and planning and ECEI. Feedback can be submitted via their website by 10.00am ADST Tuesday 23 February 2021. Tap to learn more and submit your feedback: http://ow.ly/dyDG50Cvix2

10.01.2022 Disability Support Worker Casual Positions Vacant EMERALD We are seeking casual Disability Support Workers to support our customers in Emerald, as they shape and improve their lives. ... To apply, or to find out more -> https://www.seek.com.au/job/50551005

09.01.2022 Liam and Zac, with Brittany our Self-Advocacy Assistant, are today attending the National Youth Disability Summit. The day's topic is employment, and how to overcome barriers that people with disability experience. #DisabilitySummit #SpeakUp #SelfAdvocacy

08.01.2022 There's more to say after 'R U OK?' ruok.org.au #RUOKDay

07.01.2022 Our Multicap Maroochydore Hub celebrated NAIDOC week yesterday with some creative learning activities. Here we see Rebecca participating in some dot painting. Throughout the day, the group also learnt about some of the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as listening to music by Yothu Yindi and Archie Roach. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

07.01.2022 Learn what to say after you've asked 'R U OK?' at ruok.org.au #RUOK

06.01.2022 Our Multicap self-advocacy participants talked about mental health yesterday and today! They created these awesome Easy English R U OK? Day guides to share with their other Multicap Community Hub friends. GREAT JOB self advocates! #RUOK #AreYouOkay #SelfAdvocacy #SpeakUp

05.01.2022 Over the weekend our AVEGATES customers enjoyed Thai Mudgee Restaurant in Mudgeeraba- a delicious way for everyone to enjoy an evening with our Dining Out events. See what events we have coming up in your area here -> http://ow.ly/3nxg50Cmnhs

05.01.2022 Free and independent emotional support is available for people with disability who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation, and their families and carers. This support is also available for people who are engaging with or considering taking part in the Disability Royal Commission. A counsellor will provide trauma-informed support in a safe space, and work out a problem or issue. Call the National Counselling and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 or 02 6146 1468. It’s open 9am to 6pm weekdays, and 9am to 5pm weekends and public holidays. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disability-royal-commission-support for information, including Auslan and Easy Read resources. #DisabilityRCsupport #DisabilityRC

05.01.2022 We don't just offer houses, but provide homes for those who choose to stay with us. This lovely housewarming gift was provided for 2 new residents as a way of saying 'Welcome'! Find out more about our accommodation services here -> http://ow.ly/hYwW50BxmZh

05.01.2022 With the popularity of our Monte Lupo Arts online shop, demand for our fun and creative sculpture workshops has skyrocketed. So in 2021 we're offering an extensive range of workshops, from beginner to advanced! See the full range of workshops on the Monte Lupo Arts online shop here -> http://ow.ly/lrTL50CibjR

05.01.2022 Our Petrie Hub was contacted by an eager green thumb who offered help to give our garden beds a spring clean. Along with our customers, they helped clear the weeds, turn the soil and add organic matter to make sure they can look forward to a bumper harvest! Thanks again, from Multicap Petrie Hub !

02.01.2022 The Eight Mile Plains Self-Advocacy Group are at it again with bringing awareness to the community about accessibility!! The most recent request (in September) was for the traffic lights to become more accessible for wheelchair users. Today we saw the outcome of this with Rory going to take an after photo of him now being able to touch the pedestrian button! Attached is the submission to the council as well as their return letter approving the request!! These are amazing ...outcomes for Multicap customers and the community of Eight Mile Plains. #greatoutcomes #speakup #self_advocacy #raiseawareness

01.01.2022 It doesn't take much to be inclusive of people with disability. This is a great, must-watch video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYLCQ7bI5ZI #QldDisabilityActionWeek