Parent to Parent Qld

03/09/2025

🌸 Weekend well spent! 🌸

Our incredible P2P Central Queensland team had the pleasure of attending the Women’s Health Expo last weekend - and what a vibrant event it was!

We connected with so many passionate women, families, and community organisations, sharing resources, stories, and support around disability, inclusion, and family wellbeing. 💜

01/09/2025

🌿 Let’s Talk Hervey Bay Peer Group 🌿

P2P is excited to invite you to our next Let's Talk peer group meeting in Hervey Bay – and this time we’re getting creative!

✨ What’s On: A hands-on Mark Making Workshop with Matt Armstrong our amazing PATH Facilitator from Brisbane.

Mark making involves creating lines, shapes, textures, and patterns using a range of tools and techniques. It’s about experimenting with different ways to make marks on a surface, whether through drawing, painting, or other forms of artistic expression.

This workshop will explore mark making methods on paper – the shapes, lines, patterns, and textures within the landscape of the community. A selection of materials will be used: palette knives, brushes, charcoal, graphite, sticks, pastels, acrylic inks and paints.

🎨 No experience is needed – just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore!

📅 Tuesday, 2 September
🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (light lunch provided)
📍 Urangan Wellness Centre, Elizabeth Street, Urangan (next to Botanical Gardens)

👉 RSVP or ask questions:
Jane Hudson 📞 0491 215 980 or 📧 jane.hudson@p2pqld.org.au
or Carol Watego 📧 carol.watego@p2pqld.org.au

We can’t wait to see you there for creativity and connection!

30/08/2025

💜 Community Bank Woombye & Districts – Bendigo Bank is proud to support Parent to Parent QLD and the amazing work they do for people with disability, their families, carers, and supporters.

Over the years, we’ve been thrilled to support P2P initiatives that celebrate voices, build community, and create opportunities for connection. The Loud and Clear Conference and Concert 2025 is just one example of the incredible programs we are proud to support.

By investing in local events and programs like this, we help make sure everyone has a chance to be heard and celebrated.

29/08/2025

LOUD AND CLEAR CONCERT: Get Ready to JAM with Ky Lovell Music and Redcliffe Peninsula Drum Circle and Jammalong! 🥁

Meet Ky Lovell, the music maestro who brings people of all abilities together through rhythm! With perfect pitch and infectious enthusiasm, Ky creates spaces where everyone belongs.

At our 10th Anniversary Concert, Jammalong Drum Circle brings interactive energy to our stage, joining Marshall Hamburger and MC Wheels. This isn't just watching a performance - you'll be part of the rhythm, energy and celebration!

Ready to jam with us Friday, October 10th at 6pm?

Concert tickets just $30 - companion discounts available
TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/loud-and-clear-qld-all-abilities-concert-2025

With the sea breeze in his hair and a smile on his face, Ky Lovell shares his love of music with the community every Thursday during the Redcliffe Peninsula Drum Circle and Jammalong at the Suttons Beach Rotunda. Here's how you can join in in the fun.

29/08/2025

🌟 Today we were at the Nambour State Special School, Post School Expo and Workshop and what a fantastic day it was!

It was so valuable to connect with young people with disability, their families, carers, supporters, and teachers to share more about the services P2P offers. 💜

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to have a chat with us – we love being part of events like this that help young people and their families feel supported as they look toward life after school.

27/08/2025

🚍 Getting Around Made Easy with Council Link!

Did you know there’s a super affordable transport service available for our community? Council Link is here to help:

✅ People aged 60+
✅ People with a disability or mobility impairment (DSP concession card holders)
✅ Carers and minors accompanying eligible passengers

Council Link runs in designated areas across the region one day per week, and fares are up to just $2.50 per person, one-way!

Find out more and plan your trip here:
Sunshine Coast: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/community-support/access-inclusion-and-disability/transport-and-mobility
Brisbane: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/transport-and-parking/public-transport/council-cabs

Information on public transport, parking permits and free recharging for electric scooters

24/08/2025

Mark your calendar for our P2P Speak Up In The Bush - Advocacy Skills Workshop One sessionion this Wednesday from 12:30 - 2:30pm! 💃🕺

🌟 Speak Up in the Bush – Advocacy Skills Workshop One 🌟

Join us in Gladstone on Wednesday, 27 August from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at the P2P Meeting Room, 1 Uniting Place, Telina for a supportive workshop designed for people with intellectual disability, people who are neurodivergent, or people with learning difficulties.

This interactive session is all about building confidence in a safe, supportive space. Together, we’ll explore what confidence looks like, sounds like, and feels like for each of us, and practice skills to help us express ourselves clearly and honestly.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 27 August
🕒 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Place: P2P Meeting Room, 1 Uniting Place, Telina

It’s a safe, supportive space to try, practice, and grow and we look forward to seeing you there. 💪

RSVP to Brigette
brigette@p2pqld.org.au

21/08/2025

How awesome 😎

21/08/2025

💛 Gladstone Stand By Me Peer Group 💛

This week, we’re sharing a special video from Amber, one of our amazing group members, about what Stand By Me means to her. 💬 She says ‘it gives love to her heart, brings friends, makes her strong, and makes her happy.’

That’s what Stand By Me is all about—connection, strength, and support. 🌟

Come along to:
✨ Share your opinions
✨ Explore new possibilities
✨ Be part of meaningful conversations in a safe, welcoming space

Your voice matters—and we can’t wait to hear it! 💛

📅 Tuesday 26th August
🕧 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Philip St Precinct – Communities for Children Nutchee Building (Yellow building)

📩 RSVP to Brigette: brigette@p2pqld.org.au or Katrina: katrina.robson@p2pqld.org.au

19/08/2025

🌟 Volunteer at Festable 2025! 🌟

We’re looking for friendly, passionate volunteers to help make Fraser Coast Festable (Friday 26th September at Hervey Bay City Park) an amazing day for our community! 🎉

As a volunteer, you’ll:
✅ Support stall holders and event activities
✅ Choose how long you’d like to help out
✅ Receive a certificate of appreciation + reference for your time🙌
✨ Spots are limited – so if you’d like to get involved, message us today to apply!

Be part of this all-abilities celebration and help create a day to remember 💚