Unique StarShine, Gold Coast (2025)

17/10/2025

When you step away from negativity, you make room for peace and growth.

The people around you matter — they influence how you think and feel every day.

Choose to spend time with those who encourage you and celebrate your wins.

💜 Protect your peace.
💜 Choose good company.
💜 Let positivity help you grow.

Give yourself the space to feel lighter and happier.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.....keep impacting your world.

Jewels

12/10/2025

When care is connected, people thrive.
When every therapist, specialist, and support worker understands the same goals, progress happens faster, and with far less stress. This greatly benefits not only the participant but the entire supporting team.

That’s what 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 is all about.

We’re here to make holistic support not just possible, but practical.

Our App was built to simplify the chaos, to bring clarity, organisation, and ease back into your world.
With one touch, you can share what matters.
With one login, you can see your whole support network aligned and working together.
Because when care is connected, it’s no longer just care.

It’s community.
It’s empowerment.
It’s life made a little lighter.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…..keep impacting your world.

Jewels

11/10/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: To be very alert, to watch carefully, and to stay vigilant for something.

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: I still remember being completely horrified as a child when my grandmother told me to “keep your eyes peeled” at the fruit shop while we were looking for nectarines. It stopped me in my tracks.

I couldn’t understand why she would say something so awful about my eyes, and what on earth it had to do with nectarines?!
After all, nectarines were our favourite fruit. Sometimes we peeled them, sometimes we didn’t… but that had nothing to do with my eyes!?!

When you think of this phrase literally, it paints a pretty disturbing picture. Yet, like so many idioms, its actual meaning has nothing to do with the words themselves.

Even now, I’m still amazed when I stumble across new idioms and finally learn what they mean. And as someone who is autistic, I often find myself confused (just like I did as a child) by how these expressions string together words that don’t actually mean what they say. Sometimes I wonder why people don’t just say what they mean, because for a literal thinker, it can be incredibly confusing!

But that’s also the beauty of language, it’s quirky, surprising, and often unexpected.

Have you ever come across an idiom that completely blew your mind when you learned its true meaning?

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…..keep impacting your world.

Jewels

09/10/2025

Mental health challenges are real.

They touch how we think, how we feel, and how we move through each day. From the weight of short-term stress to the reality of long-term conditions, the impact can be heavy, but so too can the hope of recovery.

With the right care, support, and understanding, so many people not only manage their mental health but also go on to live full, meaningful, and connected lives.

Today on World Mental Health Day, let’s remind ourselves and each other that it is ok to not be ok.

💜 Asking for help is not weakness, it’s courage.
💜 Support and compassion can change a life.
💜 None of us are ever truly alone.

Together, we can break the stigma, open conversations that matter, and create safe spaces where healing and resilience can thrive.
Your story matters.
Your wellbeing matters.
And most of all, you matter.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁….keep impacting your world.

Jewels

05/10/2025

Real care doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens when every person involved in someone’s life is on the same page, working towards the same goals, celebrating the same milestones, and supporting the same outcomes.

That’s exactly what the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 makes possible.

• Therapists, specialists, psychologists, practitioners, support workers, and family can finally synergise their efforts.
• Communication flows. Notes, reports, reminders, and achievements are all in one safe place.
• Everyone has access to the same vision of care, so nothing gets missed, and progress moves forward with ease.

Because holistic care isn’t just about having the right team.

It’s about having the right system that brings the team together.
And for families navigating the NDIS, we’ve made it even simpler.

The 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 subscription can be claimed under:
• Consumables (Support Category 03)
• Assistive Technology (Support Category 05)

And with a 30-day free trial, you can see for yourself how much lighter and more connected life can feel when everyone is working in synergy.

Because every individual deserves not just care, but care that truly connects.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…..keep impacting your world.

Jewels

04/10/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: To stop working or playing, to retire, or to quit an activity permanently. To step away from something you’ve been actively part of and close that chapter.

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀: There are many ways we “hang up our boots” in life:
☆ Sports — often said when an athlete decides to end their career.
☆ Profession/Careers — someone who has worked in a company or industry for decades may say they are “hanging up their boots” when resigning to begin a new chapter.
☆ Activities/Hobbies — from painting, writing, music, and dancing to hiking or learning a new language, sometimes we step away from things we’ve loved due to changing priorities.

For me, one of the most significant times I “hung up my boots” was skydiving.

From as far back as I can remember, I’d look up at a sky scattered with clouds and imagine bouncing on them, or curling up to sleep in one of the big fluffy ones. Years later, I discovered the truth, falling through them wasn’t fluffy or cuddly at all, but cool and crisp!

That didn’t stop me. I took up professional skydiving and completed a few hundred jumps (earning 2 licenses), joining formations, performing tricks, and chasing the adrenaline rush that came with every leap from the plane.

But when I got married and we dreamed of starting a family, I knew my priorities had shifted. As much as I loved skydiving, it was time to “hang up my boots” so I could fully embrace motherhood. Being there for my children, watching them grow, and being present whenever they needed me.

“Hanging up your boots” isn’t always about loss. Sometimes it’s about honouring the seasons of our lives and choosing what matters most in that moment.

Have you had to “hang up your boots” on something you loved because life called you in a new direction?

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…..keep impacting your world.

Jewels

02/10/2025

A genuine smile is more than just an expression.
It’s a signal of trust, kindness, and openness.
It makes us feel safe, lifts our mood, and reminds us that human connection is powerful.

One simple smile has the ability to soften tension, ease worry, and spread a ripple of light far beyond what we see.
I don’t know about you, but I’d love to see more smiles in everyday life.

Because smiles are contagious… and yours just might be the spark someone else needs today.
So on today, World Smile Day, let’s choose to share those smiles freely.

Smiles are contagious...is yours worth catching!?!

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁….keep impacting your world.

Jewels

28/09/2025

Building the best life possible isn’t something one person can do on their own; it takes a team.
Parents, guardians, therapists, specialists, psychologists, practitioners, and support workers all need to be connected and working towards the same goals.

When support is aligned and therapies are working together, the results are stronger.
Progress feels smoother.
Everyone knows what the next step is, and no one is left behind.

That’s why we created the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽. It brings your whole support network into one place, making it easier to communicate, share updates, and keep everyone on the same page. Instead of repeating the same story or juggling endless paperwork, you can focus on what matters most, living, growing, and reaching milestones.

You can also try it for free with a 30-day trial. Subscriptions can also be funded under:
• Consumables (Support Category 03)
• Assistive Technology (Support Category 05)

Because the best outcomes happen when everyone is moving forward together.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁....keep impacting your world.

Jewels

27/09/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: “No dice” is an idiom that signals something impossible, unsuccessful, or a refusal to achieve a goal and often with a sense of finality. It’s another way of saying, “not happening.”

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: This was one idiom I’d never heard growing up, and only discovered in the past few years. Since then, I’ve noticed how often it pops up in everyday conversation.

Here are some examples of “no dice” in action:

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁
• “Can I borrow your lawn mower this weekend?” “No dice, I need it myself.”
• “I asked if we could skip soccer practice today.” “No dice, we have an important game this Saturday.”
• “We tried to get a room at the hotel, but no dice — it was fully booked.”

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁
• “I tried my best to reach the goal, but no dice.”
• “I called the bank several times, but no dice — no one answered.”
• “We tried to find a solution to the problem, but no dice.”

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• “She asked the company for a refund for the product, but no dice.”
• “You want to swap seats with me on the flight? No dice.”
• “You want to trade your sandwich for my lunch? No dice — I’m hungry!”

It’s a small phrase, but it carries a lot of weight in showing when something just isn’t going to happen.

I would love to hear from you, have you had a “no dice” situation happen to you recently?
If so I would love to hear it in the comments.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁….keep impacting your world.

Jewels

25/09/2025

We all have our good days, our bad days, and everything in between.

So let’s not be too hard on ourselves.
Let’s keep being kind to ourselves and give ourselves grace for all the effort we put in, even when things don’t turn out “perfect.”
Because perfection doesn’t exist.
And chasing it only leaves us feeling drained and never enough.
What does matter is progress.

Those small choices, tiny wins, and little steps forward that build over time.
Every day, instead of trying to be “perfect” (because that’s impossible), let’s simply aim to be a little better than we were yesterday.

That’s where growth happens. That’s where we find our sparkle and our shine. ✨

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…..keep impacting your world.

Jewels

21/09/2025

Telling your story to doctors, specialists, therapists, and support workers again and again until it leaves you drained?

I know that feeling all too well. I was lost in paperwork, restless, and frustrated because no one seemed to be on the same page.

That’s why I created the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽.

It was built from lived experience, with every detail designed to make life a little lighter and a lot more manageable.

Here’s how it helps me, and I know it can help you also:

• All my paperwork, documents, and reports are organised in one safe place
• I can connect with my specialists and therapists in group chats or one-on-one messages
• Appointments go straight into the calendar, with reminders so nothing gets missed
• Medication alarms keep me on track
• I can share photos, videos, little wins, or even favourite recipes with my support team
• My whole network stays aligned, working towards the same goals
• Most importantly, I’ve freed up precious time and energy for my loved ones

As an added bonus, there is a 30-day free trial, and it can be claimed under NDIS funding. Subscriptions may be used for following: Consumables (Support Category 03) and Assistive Technology (Support Category 05).

For me, the biggest shift has been feeling like I have my power back.

I decide who I share information with. I can receive advice, feedback, and documents from my specialists when I need them.
And because I invite every person onto the App myself, I know it’s safe. That gives me confidence and peace of mind I didn’t have before.

If you’ve been looking for a simpler way to keep everything together, this might just be it. Download the latest version via the App store.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁....keep impacting your world.

Jewels

20/09/2025

You can't fight fire with fire...

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: You cannot successfully fight or deal with a negative situation by using the same harmful or aggressive methods as your opponent.

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: You may have heard other people say "You can't fight fire with fire", as this will only make the fire grow until it is out of control and destroys everything around it.
Instead, when fighting a real fire, we use what can extinguish it and therefore minimise the damage, so that in the future things can once again grow, flourish, and be whole.

Similar to fighting or dealing with negative people or situations in our lives.

If we respond with the same aggression and hurtful methods as they have used towards us it will likely escalate the problem and as a result harm everyone involved.
Instead of responding and using the same or similar tactics, we can choose to approach it differently, with a less destructive technique.

Here are some alternative approaches:

• We can use positive emotions: try applying calmness, rationality and peace to a situation.
• Overcome bad with good: Instead of responding back with negative words or actions, we can try responding with kindness or understanding. This will assist to decrease and de-escalate the situation and achieve a better outcome.
• Acceptance: Sometimes we need to realise and accept that we can't get through to someone or that a certain situation is way beyond our control. Once we accept this we need to work out the best path forward and do so accordingly.

The next time you’re faced with negativity, try choosing a calmer, kinder response and notice the difference it makes.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁....keep impacting your world.

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