Avas Support Pty Ltd

19/11/2025

Measles Update – Ipswich, Toowoomba & Brisbane

There have been recent measles cases in our region. Please help keep everyone safe:

• Check your vaccination status – two doses give the best protection.
• Watch for symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, then a rash.
• If unwell, stay home and call your doctor before visiting.
• Take extra care with participants who are young, pregnant, or have low immunity.
• Support workers: monitor your own health and those you care for.

For accurate advice and more information, visit: Queensland Government –https://buff.ly/sC49xyz

We’ll keep sharing updates as we receive them. 💛

Stay safe and look after each other.

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland...

19/11/2025

Rob and his therapy dog Teddy loved joining us for our beach trip!

19/11/2025

Keeping mosquitoes at bay 💪. Be mindful if this could pose a health risk to yourself and check out the information provided.

🔊 Community Service Announcements 🔊

🚁 Aerial mosquito treatment by helicopter is planned to start at 10am Tuesday 18 November and may extend into Wednesday 19 November. https://bnecouncil.cc/4p7c4yu

For traffic information visit https://bnecouncil.cc/3XNxAgo or call 13 19 40.
For public transport options visit https://bnecouncil.cc/3XU2W4X or call 13 12 30.
For Council's website visit https://bnecouncil.cc/3R9aHjK or call (07) 3403 8888.

19/11/2025

How good does Marie’s wrapping paper look! 🌿✨

She printmade this herself in our Christmas wrapping paper class. Then she turned it into a gift bag!

Such a great DIY idea for adding a personalised touch to your gifts (and perfect if you’re on a budget!). 🎄💚❤️

18/11/2025

That’s the sound of a perfect pav! 👏💛

Here’s Jess in our Air Fryer Pavlova class, tapping that crunchy outer layer and scooping on the cream — the best part! A fun (and very delicious) afternoon together. 🥰

18/11/2025

We’re getting ready for 2026 and want to hear your ideas! 💭

We’ve put a few activity ideas up on Eventbrite as Expressions of Interest — things like aqua aerobics, sewing and upcycling, self-care, church group and more. Pop your name down for the ones you’d love to see happen next year.

From now on, this will be part of how we plan our programs at Avas. Each quarter we’ll collect everyone’s ideas, pick out the most popular ones, and open EOIs so people can register their interest.

Got something different in mind? You can tell us anytime — in person, over the phone, in a comment, or through our feedback form.

We love hearing from you, and we build our activities around what you want to do. 💛

👉 Check out our Eventbrite EOI collection here: https://buff.ly/t0hDDws

17/11/2025

Spending time with animals can be incredibly powerful — especially for young people managing anxiety.

Through activities like horse care and riding, participants build confidence, focus, and a calm connection that supports emotional wellbeing.

We love seeing our participants experience the benefits of animal husbandry — learning patience, trust, and mindfulness along the way.

17/11/2025

We had an awesome time with some of the school leavers from Ipswich West Special School as part of their transition program!

From art and karaoke to cooking up mini pizzas, chicken parmies, mosaics, muffins and more — it was such a good time all round.

We love connecting with our community and making new friends along the way.
Ipswich West State Special School

15/11/2025

Here’s what’s coming up next week at Avas 👇

🥤 Monday: Make Your Own Summer Smoothie – $5
A fun drop-in session where anyone’s welcome to come along and make their own smoothie combo.

👕 Tuesday: Create Your Own Christmas Tie-Dye Tee – $10
Get creative, festive and a bit messy while making your own Christmas tee!

Book online via Eventbrite or give us a call on 1300 472 461 to grab your spot. 💛

https://buff.ly/f1f9iNH

14/11/2025

Imagine if AI could tell when you’re feeling stressed or low and gently suggest ways to feel better.

We think tech like this could help participants manage their wellbeing in real time.

💬 What would you want AI to say when you're feeling off?

14/11/2025

Taking your medicine the right way helps you stay safe, healthy, and on track 💛

Here’s a gentle reminder:

⏰ Try to take your medicine at the same time each day.
🏷️ Always follow the label or your support team’s directions.
🔒 Keep medicine in a safe, dry place — and never share it with others.

A few things that can help:

- Use a webster pack or dosette box to keep doses organised.
- Set a daily phone reminder or use a medication-tracking app (like MediSafe or MyTherapy).

If you’ve used a medication app and found it useful — we’d love to hear your recommendation!

You’re never on your own — your care team is here to support you every step of the way 💛