Blue Bird Aged Care and Disability Services

04/09/2025

Dementia doesn't check your age.

Dementia isn't just something that happens in old age. While it's more common in later years, it can also affect people in their 40s, or 50s or even younger this is what they call younger onset dementia 🌿

Understanding this helps us provide support sooner and challenge assumptions about who dementia affects.

💜Share this post to raise awareness and support everyone affected by dementia

03/09/2025

From the field to community ⚡

Tonight we're lucky to share a special message of inclusion as part of , from Melbourne Storm's Eli Katoa! Eli kindly took the time to record and send a few words of encouragement and support to our Bluebird community all in the mist of his own demaning schedule. 💛

It's always such a lfit to recivce these messages, and we're extremly thankful for Eli taking the time. Moments like this remind us that the simplest and smallest of acts can lead to a postive and uplifting envrioment.

Eli, on behalf of the Team here at Blue Bird and our community, we appreciate you, your time, kindness and geneorsity and showing the true impact of community inclusion ! We wish you all the best. From us to you, Thank you again! 💜

03/09/2025

Bluebird was born from love, and loss. From the kind of love that refuses to fade.
A mother and grandmother's love the type of love that is unconditional, that teaches you the meaning of dignity, compassion and incredible strengths that often we don't think is possible.

Our mission is to carry that love forward. To stand beside people when the world feels too heavy. To remind them they are not forgotten, not invisible, and never alone.

We see more than needs, labels, or diagnoses we see people. We see the families who are tired but keep going. We see the quite strengths in everyday battles. And we see the beauty that lies with each and every soul we come across. Even when life has tried to hide it away.

Bluebird is not just care. It's a promise. A promise that someone will always be there to listen, to lift you up, and to fight for you when you can't fight for yourself.

Our mission is to make sure no feels unseen.
To give voice to those who feel silenced.
To create a community where love is louder than fear, and hope is stronger than loneliness.

Because at Bluebird, care is not what we do, it's who we are.
And we will never stop showing up with open hearts and open arms

02/09/2025

Getting older doesn't have to mean losing yourself...

As we age, our brains change but dementia is not inevitable part of getting older. Dementia happens because of specific brain diseases, not simply age itself. 🌿

Plenty of people live long, full lives well into their 80s, 90s and beyond without dementia. Knowing this helps us replace fear with understanding and better support those affected.

💜Share this to spread awareness and encourage understanding.

02/09/2025

⚡ Storm fans, mark your calendars! Tomorrow at 7pm, something very special is dropping…

💥 As part of our campaign, Eli Katoa from the Melbourne Storm has sent a heartfelt, inspiring message of inclusion for our community — and you don’t want to miss this! 🏉💫

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be ready when it goes live. Let’s make some noise for Eli! ⚡️

Find us on Instagram click here
👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdagedcareanddisability?igsh=MXQ4aTkxamVrNDA3aQ==

💡 How you can help when it drops:

• Share far and wide with friends and NRL fans.
• Tag other players who should get involved to keep the campaign moving!

**Tomorrow 7pm – be there, it’s going to be amazing! 🎉🙌🏻

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02/09/2025

Still running out of NDIS funding before the year's over?
You're not alone but it shouldn't be happening.

Here's what most families are told:
💰 You can't use core and capacity more flexibly
🔎Many "no, you can't answers are actually not true
📊Your provider should be helping you track an stretch your funding not letting it vanish.

We help families make every dollar count, with practical support, smart goal matching o waste.

01/09/2025

💐 A bouquet for every kind of carer.

Caregivers come in many forms family members, support workers, friends, volunteers, and chosen family. Each plays a vital role in the lives of people living with disabilities or mental health challenges. These bouquets are our way of saying: we see you; we value you, and you matter.

🩷Tag a caregiver who deserves a bouquet today.

01/09/2025

Dementia Awareness Month Begins Today! 💜

Today marks the start of a month dedicated to memory, dignity and hope.

September is Dementia Awareness Month a time to shine a light on the 400,000 + individuals living with dementia and countless families walking along side this journey with them.

Over the next 30 days, we'll share all different things to do with dementia, so together we can break the stigma, help make a difference, spread understanding, and show that no one walks this path alone. 💜

💬Share this post to start the conversation.

31/08/2025

Taking care of yourself isn't a luxury - it's a quiet kind of rebellion.

Because wellness isn't just green smoothies and gym sessions.

It's:
💤 Going to bed early without guilt
📵Turing off your phone to protect your peace
🧠Saying no without overexplaining
🤍Letting rest be enough

This is you reminder: your worth isn't measured by how productive you are. It's okay to slow down. It's okay to take up space. It's okay to care for yourself, deeply and deliberately!

Tag someone who needs this reminder. Then take one small step today just for you.

30/08/2025

Empower independence, celebrate progress, and build meaningful connections all in one simple guide. 🌟

Whether you’re a carer, family member, or support worker, our new Blue Bird eBook is packed with practical tips and real-life stories to help people living with disabilities and those in aged care thrive with dignity and confidence. From creating supportive environments to encouraging daily skills, it’s your go-to resource for making a positive impact every day.

Ready to uplift the lives around you? Download your free copy today and start making a difference!
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Click here to access your very own 'FREE' copy 👉🏼https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zgyD8QYxaoPRQQ4niSFRwILHchPskjtA/view?usp=sharing

🔄 Share with someone who needs this support.
💬 Tell us your favourite tip from the guide in the comments!

30/08/2025

We didn't build Blue Bird to blend in. We built to do better.

No cold email, no copy pastes plans.
Just warmth, trust, and a whole a lot of heart 💛

Follow us to see what care look like, when it's built differently!