Arlie's Shed

07/09/2025

We’re still searching for the next Arlie's Shed superstar support worker! 1:1 outside the shed shifts a must.

Arlie’s Shed is on the lookout for 2 awesome new team members to join our fun, friendly, and dynamic crew!

Do you have:
✅ A Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability
✅ A current First Aid Certificate
✅ An Open Driver’s Licence
✅ A passion for supporting others?

We want people who:
💡 Think outside the box
💪 Work independently AND as part of a team
🎨 Bring creativity and adaptability to everything they do
😊 Love helping people build skills, confidence & friendships

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to arliesshed@gmail.com
📍 Or drop by and say hi to one of our friendly admin staff — we’d love to meet you!

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Arlie’s Shed is on the lookout for 2 awesome new team members to join our fun, friendly, and dynamic crew!

Do you have:
✅ A Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability
✅ A current First Aid Certificate
✅ An Open Driver’s Licence
✅ A passion for supporting others?

We want people who:
💡 Think outside the box
💪 Work independently AND as part of a team
🎨 Bring creativity and adaptability to everything they do
😊 Love helping people build skills, confidence & friendships

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to arliesshed@gmail.com
📍 Or drop by and say hi to one of our friendly admin staff — we’d love to meet you!

06/09/2025

A huge shout-out to all the fathers, father figures and amazing male role models out there! Your support and guidance are vital in building stronger, more inclusive communities.

From teaching valuable life lessons to lending a listening ear, your positive influence shapes the lives of many. Whether you're a dad, uncle, mentor, or friend, your contributions matter!

Let’s celebrate these incredible men together! Tag a male role model in your life and express your gratitude!

06/09/2025

Arlie’s Shed Weekly Update!

Another fun-filled week has flown by at Arlie’s Shed, both in the shed and out in the community. We’ve been busy with a variety of activities that foster creativity, connection and growth!

Music
This week was lively in the music department, with the band practicing on Tuesday followed by a fantastic Karaoke session on Wednesday. The joy of music brought everyone together for a fun-filled sing-along!

Gardening
In gardening, we prepared for a new crop by clearing and relocating our raised garden beds. We also readied the area to move the water tanks, which will create more space for our plants to thrive.

Woodworking
Our woodworking team has been hard at work finishing chopping boards for Father’s Day gifts, crafting coasters, and refurbishing some old furniture. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s creativity take shape in practical projects!

Arts, Crafts, and Learning
This week, we focused on candle making and creating unique gifts and cards for Father’s Day. Our maths and literacy work program, spearheaded by one of our talented participants, continues to engage and inspire everyone.

Thursday Social
For our Thursday social outing, we ventured to Tin Can Bay for a healthy BBQ lunch that we prepared the day before. We enjoyed scenic walks along the headland, played park cricket, and engaged in other games, making for a delightful day in the sun.

Cooking
In the kitchen, we whipped up some delicious homemade meals, focusing on essential skills such as list-making, shopping for ingredients, and money handling. This week, we made tasty bangers and mash, homemade chips, and healthy versions of Big Macs—complete with our own burger boxes! It was a hit!

Op Shop & Supports in Employment
Our hardworking clients were busy detailing a few cars that came in for cleaning, and our fleet of vans and cars also received a thorough clean with the vehicle checklist completed. Others tackled important work in the garden to prepare for the removal of the water tanks. In the Op Shop, our team focused on money handling and sorting donations, ensuring everything is running smoothly.

Friday Fun Day
We started our Friday with our usual programs in the morning and then headed to Gunabul for some fun at the driving range and lawn games. After enjoying pizzas for lunch, we went to Gympie Ten Pin to participate in the all-abilities bowling league. To cap off the day, we returned to Gunabul for their famous karaoke night and dinner.

Saturday Social
This week, we headed down to Aussie World for an exciting day filled with fast rides and delicious food. Everyone had a great time experiencing the thrills of the rides, laughter echoing throughout the park.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our Arlie’s Shed family! Your support and enthusiasm help create an engaging and welcoming community. We look forward to sharing more updates and adventures with you in the coming weeks!

If you or someone you know might be interested in all the amazing things we do at Arlie's Shed, feel free to contact us or even better pop in & see us at 16 Cross st or at our Mary St Op Shop, gympie.

Arlie's Shed building skills & making friends!

Warm regards,
The Arlie’s Shed Team

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

Yeehaaaa go Kiesha! Well done

Congratulations to the Gympie Golf Ladies regular Wednesday golfer, Kiesha Lucas, who had a win at the Special Olympics Golf [...]

31/08/2025

This is still happening fams. Tag your bestie and get some free tickets!

30/08/2025

Arlie's Shed weekly newsletter 😎Arlie Shed

30/08/2025

Arlie’s Shed Weekly Update!

We have had another great week at Arlie's Shed, continuing to set up more of our space as we receive new shirts and some new signs for our building. A huge thank you to everyone on our team, support staff, volunteers and participants alike, for all the hard work you’re putting in to help us get our new place sorted. Your efforts truly make a difference in our community.

Music
Our musical energy was high this week with Karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday, allowing everyone to showcase their favorite songs and have a great time together. Music continues to be a fantastic way to foster community spirit at Arlie’s Shed.

Gardening
In gardening, we took excellent care of our veggie patch, picking fresh ingredients for our cooking program. We also planted and propagated some succulents to add diversity to our garden. To improve our gardening area, we set up new shelves and made more dump runs, keeping our space organised and efficient.

Woodworking
Woodworking has made significant progress as we put together the rest of the new machinery and tools, setting up the workshop for full operation. Participants worked hard on finishing chopping boards for the Op Shop by creating and applying board wax. There were also solo projects underway, including coasters, planter boxes and phone stands that showcased individual creativity.

Arts, Crafts, and Learning
In our arts, crafts and learning sessions, we continued our maths and literacy work program run by one of our favourite participants, diving into projects like alphabet collages and fairy gardens. Participants engaged in a variety of solo projects, finishing dioramas, creating dream catchers and enjoying coloring and painting. There was also ample opportunity for fun with games like Uno and pool, fostering collaboration and friendly competition.

Thursday Social
This week’s Thursday social outing took us to Part 2 of Australia Zoo, where we were thrilled to see crocodiles and a variety of amazing animals. The adventure was a fantastic experience for everyone, deepening our connection with nature and wildlife.

Cooking
In the kitchen, we whipped up some delicious homemade meals, including mini quiches made with fresh ingredients from our garden, gourmet sandwiches and a healthy BBQ. Participants focused on developing their skills in list-making, shopping for ingredients, money handling and food prep. It’s always rewarding to taste the fruits of our labor!

Op Shop & Supports in Employment
Supports in Employment this week, we completed the cleaning of our fleet of vans and cars, along with our vehicle checklist. The team in the Op Shop worked diligently on money handling, sorting donations and general cleaning as we prepared racks for the incoming pre-Gympie Muster crowds.

Friday Fun Day
We wrapped up the week with our usual programs in the morning, then headed to Gunabul for a fun-filled time at the golf driving range and lawn games. After a delicious pizza lunch, we went to Gympie Ten Pin to participate in the all-abilities bowling league. The day concluded with our Friday night social, where we enjoyed dinner and dancing to a live band at Tin Can Bay. It was an unforgettable way to end an exciting week!

Thank you for being an integral part of our Arlie’s Shed family! Your support and enthusiasm contribute to the vibrant community we share. We look forward to bringing you more updates and adventures in the weeks to come!

Warm regards,
The Arlie’s Shed Team