Bowen Skill Builders

21/12/2025

Bowen is so small…. Schools (primary, im looking at you).… how easy could this be?

Challenges….
Weekdays- Ed Qld can’t release many staff on normal school days
Weekends - Teachers/Staff might not go in their own time.
Solution? - Training on Pupil Free Days 🕺💃

Common Ed Qld (regional)…. You can do it 🤩

Or - keep your eyes peeled for CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd. Training with Ann Greer (yikes, im so excited) in MARCH at the Neighbourhood Centre—- everyone interested (parents and disability workers too) block out Thursday 12th March in your diary ✨

Look in comments for Ann Greer videos

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20/12/2025

Sometimes the best move isn’t working harder — it’s joining forces.

I’ve always believed the greatest impact comes from collaboration. Early on, it was clear there was strong support for BSB across the disability community, but one organisation in particular truly aligned with my values and vision.

After many conversations with Ang, we realised we shared the same ideas, challenges, and hopes for what more could be done in Bowen — and that’s when the lightbulb moment happened 💡

✨ I’m so excited to share that Grow & Evolve Whitsundays is moving to 19 Brisbane St, and I’ll be working alongside Ang with a shared goal of serving Bowen.

By combining our strengths, we can focus on what matters most — supporting families. From young participants, to carers, siblings, and school holiday programs, we’re on the same page and ready to expand.

This collaboration allows us to move faster, think bigger, and create meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

We’re stronger together.

From 1 February, you’ll find G&E in their new location. Existing Bowen Skill Builders participants are warmly welcome back, and anyone looking for fun, connection, and community for young-at-heart adult NDIS participants are invited to drop in and see us 💛

20/12/2025

✨excited is an understatement ✨

17/12/2025

Understanding functions of behaviour is so important to helping a person who is using behaviour to express themselves. They look very different to someone who can spot the difference. Please don’t ignore a melt-down, they need someone to connect and co-regulate 🤍

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08/12/2025

🎄 Closed for Christmas 🎅

Well we picked the wrong time of year to do it, but Pedro and I will be digging into the final upgrades to complete the centre Dec/Jan 🥵….

Exciting things happening early next year- make sure you’re following our page to keep updated.

07/12/2025

Tomorrow is the last session for the year.
AM - art. Make whatever you like… Christmas Cards, acrylic painting, cup art, tie dye and more… one catch… all art must be taken with you tomorrow (so tie dye needs to set at home).

See you at 📍 19 Brisbane St

07/12/2025

If you’re ever scrolling Netflix looking for something powerful to watch, check out Crip Camp (terrible name, I know 😬).

I’ve just watched it for the second time, and it’s honestly one of the most respectful, motivating and inspiring documentaries I’ve seen.

It tells the story of a group of young people wirh disabilities who built a community, found their voice, and went on to drive a movement that forced the US government to implement major civil rights protections against disability discrimination.

The advocacy and principles shown in the film went on to influence disability rights movements around the world — including the development of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which now underpins disability rights in many countries.

There is a brief and uncomfortable section showing the stark contrast of institutional life at the time, but it’s only a small part of an otherwise incredibly uplifting and important documentary.

Highly recommend. 💛

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03/12/2025

It’s our second last session before we close for Christmas and the final leg of our building renovations…. What’s on…
Am- Cooking- Mango Chicken and Rice and Rocky Road YUM!
Pm- Games
📍 19 Brisbane St.
Come and try’s FREE for NDIS participants… OK to bring your own Support Worker 🙂

30/11/2025

Tie dye, today till 11:30 🤩
Also, have Xmas cards being made and rock art and cup painting 🙂

30/11/2025

We’re winding up the end of the year, only 3 sessions left for the year!
Tomorrow at Skill Builders…

AM Smart Arts - Tie Dye (pillow cases or BYO whites), Mug art, acrylic painting or help yourself to the craft supplies.

PM- music or finish your artistic creations 🙂

See you at 📍19 Brisbane St

26/11/2025

What’s on at BSB tomorrow…
AM- Cooking - Fried Rice & chicken/veg and Raspberry Slice.
PM- Games… play ours or BYO, we love to try new games.
📍19 Brisbane Street

24/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Break 🎄

📅 We will be closing from 8 December for the Christmas break. 🎅

🔨 During this time, we’ll be completing our renovations on the final 2 rooms & backyard.

⏳ We don’t have an exact reopening date yet — it will depend on when everything is finished.

📣 We’ll update this page as soon as we know more 🤩

🙏 Thank you for your understanding & patience 🙌