Reach Social Supports

08/01/2026

🔥 HOT WEATHER TODAY 🔥
Today is very hot (42°C).

Please keep yourself safe and cool.

What you can do:
💧 Drink water often
🏠 Stay inside if you can
❄️ Use a fan or air conditioner
👕 Wear light clothes
🌞 Do not go outside in the middle of the day
🚿 Have a cool shower
🍉 Eat cold or light food

Ask for help if you feel:
😵 Dizzy
🤕 Headache
🤢 Sick in the tummy
😴 Very tired or confused

📞 If you feel very unwell, call 000.
📞 If you need help today, talk to your
support worker, support coordinator,
family member, or carer.

💙 Please look after yourself today.

06/01/2026

We are excited to be attending The West Gippsland Disability Expo! Grab your free tickets below and enjoy a great day out.

See you there!

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/west-gippsland-community-disability-expo

30/12/2025

Happy New Year to everyone! As we welcome the New Year, we would like to thank you all for your continued support and for being part of our community. Please note that our service will be closed on 1 January and will reopen on 2 January.
We wish everyone a happy, safe, and relaxing New Year celebration. We are excited for what the year ahead will bring and can’t wait to see everyone again in the New Year! ✨🌅
Reach is always here to provide support for any NDIS needs. We can contacted on 1300 982 399 , or via our website.
If you or someone you care for needs extra support over the holidays, the following services are available:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Mental Health Access Line (Vic) – 1800 011 511 (24/7)
Emergency – Call 000 if you are in immediate danger
You’re not alone, and help is always available.🫶

24/12/2025

Reach Social Supports would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨ May your holidays be filled with cozy moments, great food, loud laughter, and memories you’ll smile about all year long. Wishing you joy, good vibes, and plenty of reasons to celebrate today and all through the year ahead! See you all next week!🎉🎁

If you or someone you care for needs extra support over the holidays, the following services are available:

📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
💬 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
🧠 Mental Health Access Line (Vic) – 1800 011 511 (24/7)
🚨 Emergency – Call 000 if you are in immediate danger

You’re not alone, and help is always available.

17/12/2025

🌟 Op Shop Tour Group – Monthly Day Out! 🌟

When: First Saturday of every month
Who: NDIS participants who love a good browse and a bargain
Cost: No out-of-pocket fees — only pay for what you choose to buy
Transport: Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in the Reach bus

Join our Op Shop expert Katie for a fun day exploring some of Gippsland’s best op shops. Each month we’ll visit a different town, hunt for hidden gems, enjoy great company, and build friendships along the way.

What to Expect:
Visit a variety of op shops across the region
Explore a new Gippsland town each month
Relax with transport provided in the Reach bus
Meet like-minded bargain hunters and enjoy a social day out

First Tour:
📅 Saturday 7th February 2026
📍 Wonthaggi
➡️ Get in quick — limited spaces available!

Contact Us to Register:
📧 contact@reachsocialsupports
📞 1300 982 339

09/12/2025

📣 Welcome Lisa to our Support Coordination team. Lisa brings a compassionate, person-centred approach and is committed to empowering participants to achieve their goals with confidence and clarity. She values building strong relationships, ensuring individuals feel supported, heard, and guided every step of the way.

Interests:
I enjoy a wide range of music, particularly pop and 80s/90s classics. Outside of work, I love camping, fishing, singing, and cooking — I’m often baking cakes and slices or doing meal prep. I previously played dodgeball and volleyball, and I’ve recently started getting back into sport by having the occasional hit on the tennis court.

I am currently learning Māori and teaching tamariki about our culture through waiata and activities, which has been incredibly rewarding.

I also share my life with my Great Dane, Mana — his name means power/respect in Māori. He is 20 months old, a very big boy with no spatial awareness, and is convinced he’s a lap dog. On a personal note, I am getting married at the end of January to my beautiful partner, Craig. We are blending both Scottish and Māori culture into our ceremony and reception, which will take place on a hilltop overlooking Wilsons Prom/Inverloch and the surrounding mountains.

Give a warm welcome to Lisa to the Reach Family! 🧡

08/12/2025

🎄 Looking for a little extra support this Christmas?

Morwell Neighbourhood House are offering Christmas Support Bags for Latrobe Valley residents. Registration is in-person ONLY and closes 11th December.

Bags are available for families, singles and couples, with priority given to service users. If demand is high, a random draw will take place.
If this could help you or someone you know, make sure to head down and register!

Christmas Support Bags Registration 🎄.

Here’s everything you need to know:

🌟 Registration Opens: Monday 1st December 2025
🚫 Registration Closes: Thursday 11th December 2025
📍 Where to Register: In-person at the House only.

⚠️ Please note: No registrations will be accepted via phone, email, or Facebook.

🩵 Priority will be given to our service users and house participants.

✨ Food bags are available for families, singles, and couples and is only available for residents of the Latrobe Valley .

🤞 If demand exceeds supply, recipients will be selected through a random draw.

📅 Notification Calls: Successful recipients will be contacted on Friday 12th and Monday 15th December.

🎁 Pick-Up Day: Wednesday 17th December, during your assigned time slots.

❗Unclaimed hampers will be passed on to those next in line.

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01/12/2025

🌞 Hello Summer! (with a little bit of rain to kick things off ⛈️)

As the days get warmer, we’re celebrating connection, community and support at Reach Social Supports.

💛 Social Support Groups
💛 Independence Support Workers
💛 Support Coordination
💛 Recovery Coaching
💛 Day Experiences

Dont forget! We’re here for you all year round and we remain open for support throughout the Christmas and New Year period (excluding public holidays).

Creating brighter days — all year round! 🌼

📞 Contact us on 1300 982 339
✉️ Email: contact@reachsocialsupports.com.au

25/11/2025

CHRISTMAS HOURS✨

We’re here for you throughout the christmas holidays!🎄💛
Our dedicated team will remain open and available to support you during the festive season, ensuring you continue to receive the care and assistance you need. Please note that we’ll only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, but outside of these dates we are fully operational and ready to help. If you need anything during the holiday period, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you.✨

19/11/2025

Reach Social Supports had the funkiest day out at The Funky Farm with Katie and Jodie!

From cuddly animals to cheeky laughs, it was pure wildlife fun with the best crew. 🦎🐍🦜 🐨 🦘

Come join our Social Support Group - friendship, fun and genuine support all in one place.

📞1300 982 339
📧 contact@reachsocialsupports.com.au

13/11/2025

World Kindness Day, observed on November 13, celebrates the power of compassion and empathy in creating a better world. It encourages simple acts of kindness—helping others, showing gratitude, or offering support—that foster unity and positivity across communities. Even the smallest gesture can make a meaningful difference. 💛🌼