Friendis Inclusive Fitness and Social

11/10/2025

Excited

The Gym.trailer that i have been promising that has been inundated with $%&@^ #^÷>;$> is almost here... the barrier to entry now is so low

09/10/2025

Our most recent network event :)

NDIS Networking Event October 2025: Highlights, Attendees & InsightsThere comes a moment when you realise you’re getting older. When I rocked up to an event I had to attend on the second Tuesday of the month (this week) and there was no one there, I wondered a lot of different things — until I c...

28/09/2025

Unfortunately, due to low interest, I’ve had to make the decision to cancel this DiscoAbility event.

As it’s just me funding these nights, I can’t keep putting savings into something if the community isn’t keen.

At this point, we’ll still be going ahead with the Halloween DiscoAbility event, and after that I’ll reassess whether these events will continue, and at what frequency.

We will also be scrapping the idea of running them every 4 weeks. Right now the costs are just too high and the interest too low to make that sustainable. I’ve kept tickets at $20 to try and make it as affordable as possible, but even that hasn’t covered expenses.

My hope with DiscoAbility was always to create a space where people could come together, make friends, and feel part of something on their own level. That’s still important to me, and I’ll keep exploring the best way to make it happen.

Thank you so much to those who have shown support so far — it really does mean a lot.

21/09/2025

🗞️ LIVE from the DiscoAbility newsroom: ANIME EDITION is on!
We’ve levelled up the vibes—accessible, welcoming, and seriously fun. If you’ve seen the ad, you know what’s coming 😉
🎟 Tickets: https://www.slimgym.com.au/event-details/discoability-anime-cartoon-theme

Bring your best moves, your favourite character tee, and your support crew.
✅ Inclusive social night
👐 Support workers FREE
👉 CTA: Watch the ad, comment your fave anime character, then secure your tickets.

20/09/2025

🎉 DiscoAbility is BACK – Saturday Oct 4th in Helensvale! 🎌✨

This round we’re going full Anime & Cartoon Theme – so bring your best dance moves, colourful vibes, and let’s make it a night to remember.
✅ Inclusive social night for people with disabilities & supports
✅ Support workers attend FREE
✅ Sensory-friendly lighting + upgraded sound
✅ Tuck shop open (cash + card)

🎟️ Tickets are live now:
👉 slimgym.com.au/event-details/discoability-anime-cartoon-theme

⚠️ Last time, the ticketing gremlins played up. I think it’s fixed now — but if you can’t book, please let me know straight away so I can sort it.

Let’s pack the dance floor again! 💜 and every 4 weeks

Join us for a fun, inclusive Anime/Cartoon disco night for People with Disability (PWD) and their supports! Costumes encouraged!

06/09/2025

🐾 Animal Night was a wild one… for all the unexpected reasons! 🐾
https://www.slimgym.com.au/post/discoability-animal-night-recap

Look, sometimes the tech gremlins just win. This one definitely didn’t go to plan, but we made it work — and the crew who turned up had a cracker of a night.

The disco lights still shone, the music still played, and prizes still got handed out… maybe more than one each 😅

🛑 If you ever try to buy tickets and it says sold out or just doesn’t work — message me! I’ll always find a way to sort it, even if it means leaving a ticket at the door with your name on it.

Big thanks to Tash & fam, and Dee from Care to Share Gold Coast 🙌

📰 Full write-up, photos, and what’s coming up next:
👉 https://www.slimgym.com.au/post/discoability-animal-night-recap
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Next one is already in the works. Let’s do it right 👊

DiscoAbility Animal Night RecapWhat Happened at DiscoAbility Animal Night?Well… not much. At least, not at first.I was genuinely confused in the lead-up to our Animal-Themed DiscoAbility night. We had heaps of traffic to the website. People were landing on the ticket page. But no one was buying.At...

05/09/2025

We play spotto during pickups and droppoffs ... it gets pretty real ... some of the boys sometimes cant remember which vehicles fit and don't fit into spotto

We have evolved our own set of rules from votes from.the first guys to play and this is our house rules

We often see the Spotto Driving School GC car around and decided it was worth double points

Spotto is actually a pretty good game, while I realise it probably started by a parent trying to get their kids to stop saying 'are we there yet'

Spotto isn’t just a time-killer on drives, it’s actually a really solid skills-builder for things like

Pattern Recognition

Players need to notice certain cars quickly and accurately, sometimes in busy traffic with lots of distractions.

Decision Making

They have to judge whether a car counts or not, often in a split second.

Quick Thinking and Taking Action

Spotto relies on speed—spotting, calling, and claiming before anyone else can.

Attention and Focus

To stay in the game, players have to keep their eyes open and their minds switched on. It’s essentially training sustained concentration.

Memory and Recall

Remembering which vehicles “fit” and which don’t, or exceptions like the Spotto Driving School GC car being worth double points, pushes working memory and reinforces rule-based thinking.

Emotional Regulation

The competitive side teaches managing frustration, celebrating wins, coping with losses, and practicing fairness. Negotiating house rules adds another layer of social-emotional skill building.

Social Connection

Because everyone’s in the same game, it creates shared jokes, spotting strategies, and group fun. It’s cooperative competition that builds belonging.

Processing Speed

Players not only have to see the car, but also recognise it, recall the rule, and respond quickly. That sequencing strengthens cognitive processing.

Visual Discrimination

Identifying yellow cars or special vehicles develops scanning and recognition skills, which connect to everyday tasks like reading and navigating environments.

Executive Functioning

House rules, like adding bonus points or exceptions, force players to juggle multiple rules, adapt strategies, and track scores. It’s a sneaky workout for higher-level thinking.

Oh bu**er, utes count too i forgot about them

04/09/2025

🚨 Only 2 days to go! 🚨

DiscoAbility – Animal Themed Night 🐯🦁🐵 is happening this Saturday at Helensvale Crosslife, and tickets are running out fast!

🎶 Inclusive disco vibes
🎉 Animal costumes + prizes
🤝 A safe, fun night to dance, laugh & make memories

Don’t wait until it’s too late – grab your ticket now and join the party! 🎟️

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Join us for a fun, inclusive animal-themed disco night for People with Disability (PWD) and their supports! Costumes encouraged!

02/09/2025

We just wrapped up our first Eagleby Networking Event, and what a morning it was — full of collaboration, ideas, inclusion, and a strong sense of community. ✨

These events are designed to be roundtable-style, giving every voice a chance to speak and every service the opportunity to be seen. It’s not about pitching — it’s about people. Whether you’re a support coordinator, provider, participant, or ally, there’s something real and valuable in connecting this way.

Want to see who came along, what they shared, and what’s coming up next in the disability community?

https://www.slimgym.com.au/post/eagleby-networking-event

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26/08/2025

💙 Most people have never heard of Mucolipidosis (ML3) — but for Damian and Jesse, it’s a daily battle. From countless surgeries to constant pain, this ultra-rare condition affects only six people in Australia.

Raising Mucolipidosis awareness isn’t just about one family — it’s about driving research that could unlock breakthroughs for countless others.

Read their story and see how you can help:
👉 https://www.slimgym.com.au/post/mucolipidosis-awareness

A Mother’s Mission: Raising Mucolipidosis AwarenessWhen Rare Means InvisibleMost people have never heard of Mucolipidosis type III (ML3). That’s because only six people in Australia—and about 125 worldwide—are known to live with it. When numbers are that small, conditions like ML3 slip under...

26/08/2025

🐾🕺 DiscoAbility – Animal Themed Night! 🎉

Our next big inclusive disco is here – and this time we’re going wild!
Dress up as your favourite animal (costumes optional but encouraged) and get ready for a night of dancing, music, and fun with friends.

✅ Inclusive and welcoming environment
✅ Chill-out space available
✅ Snacks, drinks & lollies for gold-coin prices
✅ Support workers, families, and friends all welcome

📅 Date: Saturday 6th September
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Helensvale Crosslife, 23 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

🎟 Tickets & details here 👉 https://www.slimgym.com.au/event-details/discoability-animal-themed-night

Let’s make this another unforgettable night together – can’t wait to see everyone’s animal outfits! 🦁🐒🐯