Parent to Parent Qld

18/12/2025

Paid opportunity!

The Disability Dialogue are starting a new project called the Feature Dialogue.

It is about sharing ideas and finding ways to make things better for people with disability and their community.

They are looking for parents and carers that support their family member with an intellectual disability under the age of 30 to join their focus group.

The focus groups will:
• meet online up to 5 times over 6 months
• talk about experiences with supports outside the NDIS
• discuss ideas for change

If you are interested, you can sign up via think link: https://disabilitydialogue.com.au/focus-group-sign-up/

17/12/2025

Farewell and thank you, Alissa 💜

We want to say a heartfelt thank you and farewell to Alissa, our incredible Loud and Clear QLD Coordinator.

Alissa’s passion, dedication and commitment to amplifying the voices of people with disability has made a lasting impact across Queensland. Her leadership, kindness and advocacy have helped Loud and Clear QLD grow stronger, louder and more connected - and for that, we are so grateful.

From everyone at P2P and Loud and Clear QLD, thank you for everything you have given to this role and this community. You will be truly missed 💜

We wish you all the very best for the next chapter.🌟

15/12/2025

Your Life. Your Rights! ✨

P2P invites you to our FREE Your Life, Your Rights Workshop -a welcoming session for people with an intellectual disability, their families, and supporters to learn about rights, advocacy, and how to make sure services are safe and fair.

📅 Wednesday, 21 January
🕙 10am – 12pm
📍 Urangan Wellness Centre, Botanical Gardens
🥪 Lunch provided

👉 RSVP via Humanitix:
https://events.humanitix.com/hervey-bay-your-life-your-rights-free-workshop

📞 Questions? Matt King
📱 0493 467 791 | 📧 matt.king@p2pqld.org.au

Free to attend - we’d love to see you there! 💙

15/12/2025

We're moving! 📦

Parent to Parent Sunshine Coast is relocating to a new office mid-December. This move helps us better support families across Queensland as we continue to grow.

Our new address:

5 Daniel Street, Nambour, 4560

What you need to do:
✅ Update your records with our new address
✅ Switch invoices/receipts to email: ndisfinance@p2pqld.org.au (this helps us process claims faster)

Important: Mail sent to our old Woombye address after the move may be delayed or returned. Update your details now to avoid disruptions.

NDIS claim processing won't be affected during the transition.

We'll see you in Nambour soon! 🏠

11/12/2025

🌟 Congratulations Payge!

P2P is incredibly proud to celebrate Payge, who is representing Queensland on Inclusion Australia’s Our Voice Committee – a national group dedicated to championing the voices of people with an intellectual disability.

Who is Our Voice Committee?

Our Voice gives advice to the Inclusion Australia board to make sure the voices of people with an intellectual disability are listened to. They work to:

• break down barriers,
• uphold human rights, and
• make sure all Australians with an intellectual disability are included when making big changes.

Our Voice member, Payge said, ‘I want to be a voice for other people with disability and help people with disability have their voices heard. Our Voice has given me the confidence to speak in public and at conferences.’

All Our Voice members are people with an intellectual disability, and self-advocates.

Find out more about Our Voice on our website: www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/about-us/our-voice/

09/12/2025

This festive season, turn your empty containers into community impact! ✨♻️

As we wrap up another year of connection and creativity at P2P, we’re asking our amazing community to support us in the simplest way - donate your Containers for Change refunds to Parent to Parent.
Every bottle and can you drop off helps us continue empowering people with disability, families, carers, and local communities through programs that truly make a difference.

🎄 How you can help:
1️⃣ Collect your eligible containers
2️⃣ Head to your nearest Containers for Change depot
3️⃣ Use P2P’s donation number: C11353479
4️⃣ Feel good knowing you’ve helped create more opportunities for people with disability- It’s a small action that creates BIG impact.

Thank you for supporting P2P this Christmas and beyond! 💚♻️

07/12/2025

🌻 Gladstone, this is our FINAL Speak Up in the Bush for the year!

Join us for a practical session all about feeling safe, confident, and supported in your community.

At this workshop, you’ll learn:
✨ How to recognise what your senses are telling you
✨ Easy-to-use stress-management tips and exercises
✨ Helpful tools like breathing exercises and sunflower lanyards
✨ Ways to advocate for yourself when things don’t feel right

You’ll also get the chance to co-create a resource for local businesses, helping them better support people with intellectual disability who may be feeling overwhelmed or distressed. Your voice will directly shape a more understanding and accessible Gladstone. 💛

📅 Wednesday, 10 December
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Phillip St Community Precinct, Nutchee Building (Yellow Building)

For any questions, please reach out to Brigette at brigette@p2pqld.org.au

Let’s come together, speak up, and make our community safer and stronger for everyone. 🌻💬

04/12/2025

Calling all artists!
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is running an online art competition as part of our project to co-design national research priorities.
People over 18 years old with intellectual disability are invited to create artworks that express what health issues are important to them. Artwork can be in any medium and needs to be submitted online.
https://cds.org.au/art-competition/
The art competition closes on 16 January 2026.

03/12/2025

International Day of People with Disability 🌟

Today we celebrate the 1 in 6 Australians who live with disability, and the enormous value, creativity, leadership and perspective they bring to our communities every day.

At P2P, we’re proud to walk alongside so many talented people with disability who are achieving incredible things. One example among many is our Brainstorm Creative group on the Sunshine Coast, where members have been kicking goals all year - from finishing university and publishing novels, to creating comics, exhibiting artwork, and gaining real-world media experience.

And we’re so proud of our very own staff member, Payge, whose advocacy and leadership continue to shine. Payge was recently featured on ABC Sunshine Coast, speaking about her journey, her work in disability advocacy, her novel she is writing and the power of peer connection.

🎧 Listen below for a clip of Payge speaking with fellow Brainstorm Creative member, Jackson on ABC Sunshine Coast - a brilliant conversation between two emerging creatives making their mark.

Today and every day, we celebrate the voices, achievements, and contributions of people with disability. Our communities are stronger because of you.

02/12/2025

Join us for Summer Scribbles: A laid back end of year art session by Shaun and Matt

Join us for a fun and creative Mark-Making Workshop where you’ll experiment with a variety of materials to develop small artworks and design your own handmade Christmas cards.

Everyone is welcome - please bring family and friends! This is a relaxed, creative session suitable for all ages and abilities, and there is no cost to attend.

We’ll explore colour, texture, and playful mark-making using inks, paints, crayons, pastels, natural objects, and more - all while enjoying chill vibe music by DJ Rodney, creating the perfect calm and inspiring atmosphere.

You’ll leave with your own mini artworks and festive card designs to keep or gift.

⏰ 10 am to 12:30 pm - with a light lunch provided
📍 Redcliffe Volunteer Hub - 395 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe, Queensland 4020, Australia

Facilitated by Shaun and Matt 🕺🕺

RSVP essential matt@p2pqld.org.au Monday, 8th December.

Please also note: Taum’s Fishing Day is now completed for 2025!

29/11/2025

🎄✨ It’s MyTime Peer Group… Christmas style! ✨🎄

Join us for our final MyTime Peer Group Christmas Coffee & Chat - where the vibes are festive, the chats are easy, and the snacks are delicious!

Bring a small plate to share and let’s wrap up 2025 together with laughter, connection, and maybe a sneaky mince pie or two. 😄☕🎁

📅 Tuesday, 9 December 2025
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Salvation Army Church, 198 Goondoon St
🚗 Parking behind the church

Got questions or ready to RSVP?
🎅 Email brigette@p2pqld.org.au

Can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉💛

26/11/2025

🎄 You’re invited! 🎄

Our Hervey Bay and Maryborough Peer Groups are coming together for a Christmas Party, and we’d love for you to join us!

📅 Tuesday, 9th December
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 Hervey Bay Boat Club

Come along for a relaxed, festive catch-up with great company, cake, and gift bags to take home. Bring your Christmas spirit, and feel free to bring a friend too!

✨ RSVP by 5th December
📧 jane.hudson@p2pqld.org.au
📞 0491 215 980

Let’s celebrate the end of the year together! 🎁✨