Belonging Matters Inc.

Belonging Matters Inc. Belonging Matters is a community education & advisory service developed by people who have a passion for social inclusion and belonging.

Belonging Matters is a not for profit education and advisory service developed by people and families who have a passion for social inclusion and belonging. We are people friendly and value driven. Our purpose is to provide a range of useful resources and educational events that aim to inspire and build the knowledge to enable people with a disability to have opportunities and pathways typical of other citizens

💛Everyone deserves someone who notices when they're missing, is excited to be in their presence, and values them for who...
29/05/2026

💛Everyone deserves someone who notices when they're missing, is excited to be in their presence, and values them for who they are.

Yet for many people with disability, meaningful friendships can be difficult to find and sustain.

Join internationally recognised speaker Dr Angela Amado for an inspiring and practical workshop exploring how we can move beyond simple "inclusion" and foster genuine friendships, connection and community life.

Through stories, strategies and activities, you'll learn practical ways to help build communities where people are not just present—but truly belong.

📍 Box Hill Town Hall
📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 9.30am – 4.00pm AEST

✨ Learn from one of the world's leading voices in friendship, belonging and inclusive communities.

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-in-everyday-community-life

Image description: 'Building friendships and connections in everyday community life', "The saddest thing a person can say about someone is: 'He doesn't have any friends'," Dr Angela Amado. 'A rare opportunity to learn from Dr Angela Amado from Minnesota. 'Tuesday 30 June, 9.30am - 4pm, Box Hill Town Hall, Whitehorse Room'. Circled image of Dr Angela Amado.

💛 Sometimes all it takes is a conversation to spark a new connection, a new idea, or a new possibility. After all, every...
29/05/2026

💛 Sometimes all it takes is a conversation to spark a new connection, a new idea, or a new possibility. After all, everyone deserves people to share ideas with, turn to for support, and dream about the future.

Join people with disability, their families and allies for a relaxed cuppa and conversation at our Making Moves Pop-Up sessions.

Together, we'll explore topics such as community inclusion, moving out, friendships, valued roles, support networks and planning for the future.

Hosted by Joanne Walters, who brings more than 25 years of experience supporting people with disability and their families to build lives of belonging and connection.

☕ Come along, meet others, share ideas and explore what's possible.

📍 Wonthaggi – 4 June
📍 Cowes – 9 June
📍 Leongatha – 20 June

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/making-moves-pop-up-sessions

Image description: 'Do you live in the Bass Coast or South Gippsland?' 'Are you looking for connection, fresh ideas, or simply a place to start?' 'If you answered yes, please come along and join people with disability, their families and allies for a relaxed cuppa, meaningful conversation, and the opportunity to explore what matters most to you:' 'Friendship, Inclusion, Moving out, Housing, Community connection, Planning for the future'. Wonthaggi 4 June 2026, Cowes 9 June 2026, Leongatha 20 June 2026. Image of Bass Coast and hands holding coffee mug.

⚠️ Could you spot a scam?Online scams are becoming more convincing—especially romance scams that use trust and emotion t...
29/05/2026

⚠️ Could you spot a scam?

Online scams are becoming more convincing—especially romance scams that use trust and emotion to trick people.

Join us for a practical and engaging online workshop with 's Digital Champions and to learn how scams work, the warning signs to look out for, and ways to stay safer online.

💻 Real-life examples
💡 Practical tips
💛 Build confidence online

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/protecting-yourself-from-scams-digital-champions

Image description: 'Protecting yourself from scams', 'Supporting people with intellectual disability to feel safe and confident online', 'Could you spot a scam?' 'Join Down Syndrome Australia's Digital Champions for a practical webinar on how scams work and how to recognise the warning signs.' '18 June 2026', '7-8pm (AEST). Image on right of young male and female looking at a laptop screen.

☕ Join us for a relaxed cuppa and conversation at our Making Moves Pop-Up catchups.Hosted by Joanne Walters, who brings ...
28/05/2026

☕ Join us for a relaxed cuppa and conversation at our Making Moves Pop-Up catchups.

Hosted by Joanne Walters, who brings over 25 years of experience supporting people with disability and their families, these sessions are a welcoming space to connect, share ideas and explore topics such as belonging, moving out, friendships, community connection and planning for the future.

📍 Wonthaggi – 4 June
📍 Cowes – 9 June
📍 Leongatha – 20 June

💛 Come along for a cuppa and chat

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/making-moves-pop-up-sessions

Image description: 'Do you live in the Bass Coast or South Gippsland and are looking for connection, fresh ideas, or simply a place to start?' ' Join others with disability, their families and allies for a relaxed cuppa and conversation about the things that matter to you: Friendship, Inclusion, Moving out, Housing, Community connection, Planning for the future'. Image on right of Bass Coast and hands holding a cup of coffee.

🏠 Last registrations are now open for tomorrow night’s first Homeshare session!Discover a more natural way of living—whe...
27/05/2026

🏠 Last registrations are now open for tomorrow night’s first Homeshare session!

Discover a more natural way of living—where a person with disability lives in their own home alongside a supportive housemate without disability.

Hear from speakers with lived experience, family insight and professional expertise as they share practical ideas, stories and strategies for creating successful Homeshare arrangements.

📅 Tomorrow night - 28 May & 11 June
⏰ 6:45pm–8:30pm (online)

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore what’s possible.

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/homeshare

Image description: 'Homeshare', 'Discover a more natural way to live with Homeshare', '28 May & 11 June, 2026', '2-Part Workshop Featuring 4 Guest Speakers'. '1 Day Left! Final Registrations' Four circled images of Wendy Francis, Tony Cavedon, Emily Raymond and Jo Middleton.

🏠 There’s still time to register for Homeshare!Explore a more natural way of living—where a person with disability lives...
26/05/2026

🏠 There’s still time to register for Homeshare!

Explore a more natural way of living—where a person with disability lives in their own home alongside a supportive housemate without disability.

Join us for this inspiring 2-part online webinar series featuring speakers with lived experience, family insight and professional expertise.

✨ Places are filling fast — get in now!
👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/homeshare

💛 How do we build communities where people with disability are not just included—but truly known, valued and connected?⚠...
26/05/2026

💛 How do we build communities where people with disability are not just included—but truly known, valued and connected?

⚠️This is such an important conversation, and one that sits at the heart of genuine belonging and community life.

Join internationally recognised speaker Dr Angela Amado for a powerful in-person workshop exploring practical ways to foster meaningful friendships and lasting community connections.

Through stories, strategies and activities, Dr Amado will share ideas to help move beyond simple “inclusion” toward authentic belonging, reciprocity and real friendship.

📍 Box Hill Town Hall, Melbourne
📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 9.30am – 4pm AEST

✨ Places filling fast
👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-in-everyday-community-life

Image description: 'An important conversation you won't want to miss!' 'Building friendships and connections in everyday community life', 'A rare opportunity to learn from Dr Angela Amado from Minnesota who has 40 years of experience in looking at ways to foster friendships, belonging and inclusive communities', 'Tuesday 30 June', 'Box Hill Town Hall, Whitehorse Road'. Three images on left - top image of Dr Angela Amado, middle image of 4 people from SNUB with Mike, bottom image of Dee and friend at creative event for Dee.

☕ Looking for connection, ideas or a place to start?Join us at our Making Moves Pop-Up sessions for a relaxed cuppa and ...
25/05/2026

☕ Looking for connection, ideas or a place to start?

Join us at our Making Moves Pop-Up sessions for a relaxed cuppa and conversation about the things that matter most—community inclusion, friendships, moving out, housing, valued roles and planning for the future.

People with disability, their families and allies are warmly invited to come along, meet others and explore what’s possible together.

📍 Wonthaggi – 4 June
📍 Cowes – 9 June
📍 Leongatha – 20 June

💛 Come along for a cuppa and chat
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/making-moves-pop-up-sessions

Image description: 'Come along for a cuppa', 'Live in the Bass Coast or South Gippsland and looking for connection, ideas or simply a place to start?' 'Join others with disability, their families and allies for a relaxed cuppa and conversation about the things that matter most to you:' 'Friendship, inclusion, moving out, housing, community connection and planning for the future', 'Wonthaggi - 4 June 2026', 'Cowes - 9 June 2026', 'Leongatha - 20 June 2026'. Image of two women in coffee shop. Woman on left is smiling, has long dark hair, is wearing a black top and holding a pen. Woman on right has shortish brown hair, wears glasses, a light blue top and has her hand touching the woman on left's hand.

🏠 Spots are filling fast for Homeshare - register today!Join our 2-part online webinar series and explore a more natural...
23/05/2026

🏠 Spots are filling fast for Homeshare - register today!

Join our 2-part online webinar series and explore a more natural way of living—where a person with disability lives in their own home alongside a supportive housemate without disability.

Hear from speakers with lived experience, family insight and professional expertise as they share practical ideas, stories and strategies for creating successful Homeshare arrangements.

📅 28 May & 11 June
⏰ 6:45pm–8:30pm (online)

✨ Limited places remaining
👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/homeshare

Image description: 'What if home and support could look a little different', Homeshare, '2-Part Workshop Featuring 4 Guest Speakers', '28 May & 11 June, 2026'. Large image on left of two men. Man on left wears light blue shirt over black top, has short brown hair and has his arm around the man on right, who has short brown hair, glasses and wears a black and white AFL top. Four images on right cascading down - Wendy Francis, Tony Cavedon, Emily Raymond and Jo Middleton.

💛 What helps real friendships grow and last?Join internationally recognised speaker Dr Angela Amado for an inspiring in-...
22/05/2026

💛 What helps real friendships grow and last?

Join internationally recognised speaker Dr Angela Amado for an inspiring in-person workshop exploring practical ways to foster meaningful connection, belonging and community life.

Through stories, strategies and activities, Dr Amado will share ideas to help build communities where people with disability are not just included—but truly known, valued and connected.

📍 Box Hill Town Hall
📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 9.30am – 4pm AEST

✨ Places filling fast
👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-in-everyday-community-life

Image description: 'Building friendships and connections in everday community life!' 'Through stories, strategies, and activities, Dr Angela Amado will share ideas to help foster meaningful connections and lasting friendships.' Black and white image of two women's head and shoulders - both smiling. Woman on left has shortish blond hair. Woman on right has long brown hair.

⏰LAST DAY to register - Friendship Matters is almost here! There’s still a little time to join our Friendship Matters co...
22/05/2026

⏰LAST DAY to register - Friendship Matters is almost here!

There’s still a little time to join our Friendship Matters course for people with an intellectual disability or autism (and their supporters) — but places are filling fast.

Across 6 sessions, participants will explore friendship, confidence, connection and belonging in a supportive and welcoming environment.

💛 Because everyone deserves meaningful friendships and a sense of belonging.

✨ Final places remaining
👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/friendship-matters-2026

Image description: 'Friendship Matters', 'A co-learning experience for people with developmental disability and their support workers', '6 session course,' '5 June - 10 July 2026', 9.30am - 11.30am', 'Valley Park Community Centre', '44 Village Crescent, Westmeadows 3049' in white font against purple background. White box at bottom containing BM logo and 'Places filling fast - Register now!'. Image of two women on right. Woman on left has shortish blond hair, red glasses and black top and is smiling. Woman on right has long brown hair, wears a black top and is smiling.

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3/178 Boronia Road
Boronia, VIC
3155

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+61397398333

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