Mosaic Support Services

10/09/2025

This R U OK? Day we recognise that checking in with people isn’t a one size fits all. It means finding the way that works best for each person to express how they are feeling.

Some of the ways we check in with the people we support include:
- Auslan
- Tactile and Key Word Sign
- Zones of Regulation
- Feelings boards
- Communication devices
- Chat books

It is also important to look out for warning signs that someone might not be okay – they might not be able to tell us in words, but changes in the way they are acting can alert us that something is not okay.

Communication and connection are essential to our wellbeing. What are some of the different ways that you check in with others?

10/09/2025

🎤 A big shoutout to Amy for joining us yesterday at the Disability Expo in Hobart!

Amy took to the stage with confidence and helped us deliver a fantastic presentation. Amy, you absolutely nailed it!

Thanks so much for your support. We are thrilled you could be part of the day. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Thanks, Amy! 🙌

03/09/2025

Come down and see us at the Disability Expo in Hobart - we are having so much fun!

12/08/2025

What have you tried that is new lately? There is so much to explore in this world!

“I like trying new things.” Does that sound like you?

Talk with us or your Support Coordinator about a plan review. They help make sure your supports grow with you. Whether it’s exploring a new hobby, building confidence, or heading out for a hike in nature, your plan should support what you love.

11/08/2025

Share a photo of your art in the comments.

🎨 Paint, brushes and a big imagination.

Creating colourful paintings is how Sharon loves to spend afternoons in our Day Programs. Share a photo of your art in the comments.

22/07/2025

🖤 The black background on the Disability Pride Flag represents mourning — for people with disability who have died due to ableism, neglect, or preventable causes.

Too many of these losses happened not because of disability, but because care, respect, or support came too late — or not at all.

This Pride Month, we remember those we’ve lost.
We carry their stories with us — and work for a future where no one is left behind.

📣 Pride means honouring the past while building something better. Share this message if you believe in a world where disability rights are non-negotiable



[Image Description: Two graphics from Able Australia for Disability Pride Month.
Image 1 has the text: “Pride is Protest. People with intellectual disability die up to 27 years earlier — often from preventable causes.” Illustration: three people grieving, one in a wheelchair. Image 2: shows text: “Pride is Protest. Speak up. Speak out.” Illustration: diverse group marching with signs and the Disability Pride flag.]

20/07/2025

🟩 Sensory disability includes Deafness, hearing loss, blindness, low vision, and Deafblindness. These experiences affect how a person accesses information, communicates, and moves through the world.

Access to communication, technology, and connection is essential — but barriers still exist. Too often, systems are not designed with sensory access in mind, especially in regional and remote areas.

👉 Check the link in the comments to learn how Deafblind organisations are calling for national action — and why it matters.




[Image Description: Two graphics promoting Disability Pride Month by Able Australia. The first image has text that reads: “Sensory Disability. Over 400,000 Australians are blind or vision impaired, and more than 3.6 million are Deaf or hard of hearing.” It features an illustration of a sighted woman guiding a blind woman who uses a white cane. The second image has text reads: “Sensory Disability. Many Deafblind Australians are excluded from vital information and connection due to communication barriers.” It features an illustration of two people using tactile sign language.]

17/07/2025

🎙️Meet Amy:

My name is Amy. I am a proud auntie, daughter, sister and sister-in-law and I am very involved with my family. I’m proud of nearly 25 years at Mosaic and all the things I have achieved – like designing my own soaps and making up my very own designer apron. I am very confident on the iPad and EFTPOS machine to make sales for Made by Mosaic; I can do it without support now and help train other people. I am proud that if there is a problem I can speak up for myself and I’ve got my very own independence. I’m proud that I’m now on the radio – I thought I would be nervous to speak, but I was confident because I get to talk about the things I love. You might see me around at local markets or hear me on Edge Radio – I like to give everything a go!



[Image Description: Two photos of Amy. In the first, she’s in a radio studio wearing headphones and smiling behind a microphone. In the second, she’s at a market stall wearing a colourful apron, standing proudly behind a display of handmade soaps from Made by Mosaic.]

15/07/2025

💙 Psychosocial disability refers to the social and practical impacts of living with a mental health condition. It can affect how a person interacts with others, manages stress, or participates in community life.

Here in Tasmania, 73% of people who need psychosocial support are missing out — with waitlists often stretching beyond six months.

That’s not just a service gap — it’s a reflection of the stigma and misunderstanding that still shape our systems. In healthcare, housing, and the workplace, too many people are met with judgement instead of support.

📣 Pride means recognising the strength it takes to survive in a world that wasn’t built for you. Know someone who needs to hear this? Share it with them.

13/07/2025

⚪ Not all disabilities are visible — and not all have a name. Many people live with chronic pain, fatigue or other conditions that aren't easy to see.

People with invisible disability are often misunderstood or overlooked. This can lead to isolation and extra pressure to get through the day.

🌻 Did you know the sunflower is another symbol for hidden disability? It’s a way of saying: “There’s more going on than you can see.”

Check the comments to learn more — and share what this means to you.




[Image Description: Two illustrated graphics highlighting invisible and undiagnosed disabilities for Disability Pride Month.
The first image features the heading “Invisible and Undiagnosed” with text explaining that many people with disability in Australia have conditions that aren’t immediately visible—such as chronic pain, fatigue, mental health, or neurological conditions. Four diverse illustrated characters are shown, including a person wearing noise-cancelling headphones and another with a sunflower lanyard.
The second image shows the phrase “Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there,” with a faint sunflower in the background. An illustrated woman wearing a sunflower lanyard and name badge is shown below the text.
Both graphics include the Able Australia logo and the hashtag .]

10/07/2025

The team at Made by Mosaic have been hard at work in the lead-up to Disability Pride Month, and their creativity is on full display! 🧼🌈

They’ve just launched a brand-new Disability Pride soap inspired by the colours of the Disability Pride flag and powered by the individuality and passion of the makers themselves. Each soap is one of a kind, just like the people who made them.

As the team planned their designs and carefully selected scents, they also shared reflections on what Disability Pride means to them:

💬 “I feel proud of the way I help people. I am proud of my high scores at bowling. I am proud of my soap, Bird of Paradise. I love the smell I chose, and the pattern is bright and colourful like me.” – Shakeira
💬 "I am a proud artist and designer. I use a program called Art Rage because it is one of the only programs that doesn’t use AI. It is important to me that my art is authentically made by me." – Jamie Lea
💬 "I am proud of my soap making, and proud St Kilda member. I have a great sense of humour, but when things aren’t right, I can be serious and speak up about them." – Jo
💬 “I’m proud of nearly 25 years at Mosaic and all the things I have achieved – like designing my own soaps and making up my very own apron.” – Amy

🧼✨ Want to get your hands on a bar of Disability Pride soap — scented with French Pear and infused with pride, passion, and purpose?

Check the comments for the link!



[Image Descriptions: Four Images showcasing the process of making Disability Pride Soaps. Image 1 shows a close-up of four colourful handmade soaps, with a central black soap wrapped in plastic. Its label reads “Disability Pride – Made by Mosaic – 2025,” featuring the colours of the Disability Pride flag. Image two shows Amy leaning over a table, carefully sorting small, coloured soap pieces into groups on a chopping board. She’s wearing a grey fleece and appears focused. The third image shows Shakeira sitting at a table, smiling gently while using a blue plastic knife to cut coloured soap pieces on a grey chopping board. Image 4 shows Cerrie, Amy, Janine and Shakira smiling and wearing colourful handmade aprons. They stand in front of wooden shelves filled with handmade soaps and items.]

08/07/2025

🟨 Neurodivergence includes conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia. It also includes other ways of processing, thinking, and experiencing the world. It’s part of the natural diversity of human minds. Neurodivergence is increasingly known in our communities.

Around 1 in 70 Australians is diagnosed with autism, while ADHD is even more common, affecting about 1 in 20 people. But adults still face long delays in getting a diagnosis, support, or understanding — especially those who were missed growing up.

📢 Let’s make neurodivergence visible. Tag someone who’s helped you feel understood or celebrated for who you are.



[Image Description: Two Disability Pride Month graphics about neurodivergence. The first highlights that 1 in 70 Australians is diagnosed with autism and 1 in 20 with ADHD, featuring three people celebrating and holding a neurodiversity flag. The second shows a person overwhelmed in a medical setting, with symbols like a clock and medical tools, highlighting how stress can delay diagnosis and support.]