My Supports

30/05/2026

Today is world MS Day! 🧡

Today we recognise the strength and resilience of the 2.9 million people worldwide who have MS, including 37000 Australians. MS is an inflammatory condition damaging the nerves, and most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. It is three times more common in women than in men. There is currently no cure for MS but treatments are available. 💊

The theme for World MS Day 2024-2026 is “My MS Diagnosis” to advocate for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with MS. As no one experiences MS in the same way, diagnosis can be difficult. This is why additional training and research are essential! 🔬

Let’s build informed, caring communities and systems that support people diagnosed with MS. 🤝

27/05/2026

Support worker Amandah-Kayte isn’t just a support worker, she’s an essential part of her community! And this year, she’s been a Community Citizen of the Year Award by the city of Kalamunda! 🏅🌟

Reason being? Amandah-Kayte and her partner Marcus (who also works at My Supports) have been running a community pantry for the last 8 years. Every week, Amanda and Marcus pick up food from their local supermarket that work with a food rescue organisation to distribute unsold edible foods. They then distribute this food from their garage to people in need in their local community! Hail, rain, shine, Amandah-Kayte and her partner are there! ☀️🌨️🌩️

Amandah-Kayte started her volunteer journey as a recipient of the help. She had just lost her job and Marcus only just started at My Supports and only had a few shifts a week to start! She came across an ad on Facebook and went down to a community pantry and had a chat the guy who was volunteering there about the help she needed. He was very nonjudgemental which put Amandah-Kayte at ease. He also told her they are always looking for more volunteers and that’s where her volunteering story starts! 🤝

When they started, about 15 people visited every other day, now there are about 50, everyday! 🍞🥕🍏

The beauty of the work lies in the community according to Amandah-Kayte. During Christmas she was too busy with work to do all the community pantry work and many people in her community stepped in to help out! She went from a solo operation to a community and now has people who receive help, involved in volunteering as well! 👩‍🦰🧔👩‍🦱🧔‍♂️

“If you’re looking for a sense of belonging, volunteering is the best thing you can do” says Amandah-Kayte. Many people in the volunteering space are beautiful people.
Do you want to help your local community? Raise some money, go to your local supermarket and put together a hamper of foods and donate them! 🎁
Amandah-Kayte is looking for another space to operate the panty from as it’s overloading her garage space! So, if you’re near Kalamunda and you have an idea or know a space, get in touch! 📩

21/05/2026

My Supports running another 18+ Disability Disco! 🪩

We're planning another fun, relaxed, and inclusive night out for adults with disabilities and their supports. It’s all about good music, dancing, great company, and a welcoming space where people can come along, be themselves, and enjoy a night out their way! 🕺🎵

For those who may need a break from the lights and sounds, we will have a quieter area where you can sit a relax for as long as you need. ✨

📆 Tuesday 9 June
🕔 5.30 - 8pm
📍 Turquoise Cafe Wanneroo

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://linkly.link/2jJor

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion on the Dance Floor

18/05/2026

My Supports is hosting a free Individualised Living Options (ILO) Information Sessions in Queensland! 📣

ILOs are a great disability housing option but are not well understood! How is it different from a Supported Individualised Living (SIL)? What type of living arrangements are there in ILOs and how do you get started? 🤔

My Supports is specialised in ILO options and have over 80 implemented ILOs and a dedicated ILO team that can help you on your ILO Journey! 🤝

📅 June 1
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 22 Charles St, Pialba

Sign up here! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/individualised-living-options-ilo-information-session-tickets-1978366528543

12/05/2026

It’s International Nurses Day! 🩺

There are 467000 nurses in Australia of which many work outside hospitals in community settings such as disability supports. Nurses play an instrumental role in the care for people with disabilities with complex health needs and enable them to live a comfortable life. 🌟

A big thank you to all the nurses making a difference in the disability community (and everywhere else)! 🙏

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Today we celebrate all the incredible mum and mother figures! 🎉

Mothers are often the primary carers for their children with disabilities as women represent 7 out of 10 primary carers. So, let’s celebrate them and help them out! Mums do a lot for us! So today, let’s do something for them!

07/05/2026

My Supports’ Central Coast SIL house recently headed north for their annual holiday! 🚗

Joel and Sean, together with their friends Lindsay and Rosemary, went on quite the roadtrip and had the best time! 🌟

The group travelled from the Central Coast, where they spent three days shopping in Bangalow and enjoying great food at local hotspots. From there, they they continued on to the Sunshine Coast for seven days to see the Big Pinapple and The Australian Zoo, where they watched the croc feedings 🐊 (which was Joel’s favourite!). They also enjoyed a boat and train ride at the Ginger Factory! 🚂

Their travels continued with a visit to the Eumundi Markets, where they feasted on the amazing foods! They then headed to Kenilworth for its famous donuts, and to Maleny to eat and visit a cheese factory while enjoying the spectacular views of the glass house mountains.🧀🍝🍩

After their busy days, they returned to their accommodation to enjoy swimming in the pool and going from the water slide! They also had a games room and a pool table! 🏊🎱

Finally, on the way home they visited Numbucca Heads for 3 days where they had lots of fun going down the water slides with their friends which was Sean’s highlight! With exception to the food they had which they all said was the biggest highlight! ✨

As for next years plans, they are dreaming of doing a cruise! 🛳

04/05/2026

May the 4th be with you! ✨

At My Supports, we have a bit of a star wars theme going on and Yoda has become a bit of a unofficial mascot, regularly popping up in emails, newsletters, and probably places he shouldn’t be. 📨

So in true Yoda fashion we want to say:
“Support you, we will. With you, every step, we are.” 💚

01/05/2026

It’s Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month! 🫁

In Australia 3800 people live with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and it is the most common life-shortening genetic condition in the county. About 1 in every 25 Australians carry a recessive CF gene. 🧬

Due to significant progress being made over decades of research, improvement in treatments, people with Cystic Fibrosis born today have a median life expectancy of 65, a major milestone for those living with CF! 🔬 However, not everyone living with CF benefits from treatments and there is no cure. Therefore, it’s vital that research continues and awareness is raised! 📣

29/04/2026

Today we celebrate the important role Guide Dogs play in supporting people all around the world. Worldwide, there are over 30.000 active Guide Dogs across 30 countries of which 1500 are here in Australia (and some of those are our clients’!) 🐶

Starting out adorable puppies, guide dogs grow into trusted companions, providing greater independence and wellbeing for people living with low vision and blindness in our community. 👩‍🦯👨‍🦯

A couple of tips when encountering a handler with their guide dog: 🦮
✅ Keep your dog on a lead in designated areas.
✅ If you see a working Guide Dog in public while you are with your dog, give the Handler space.
✅ Try to prevent your dog from barking at other dogs by redirecting their attention.
✅ Always ask any dog owner if you or your dog can greet their dog.
✅ Never pat, feed, whistle or otherwise try to distract a working Guide Dog. If you have a question, approach the Handler directly.

Let's raise funds and awareness for puppies in training to become life changing guide and assistance dogs! 🐾

25/04/2026

Today, on ANZAC Day, we pause to commemorate all Australians who have served in times of peace and war. We reflect, remember, and stand together in respect.

Lest we forget.