Friendis Inclusive Fitness and Social

29/01/2026

I try to make small improvements for each disco we have. Some tgings arnt prpblems they are just not ideal

was actually pretty cool i sussed out a few options to be abke to take payments by phone and i found this one to be the easiest ... BUT ... as i was using tjat same.phone for the music on the blue tooth for the disco each time there was a purchase there was a beep throigh the music too 🤔🤪

Not a huge problem but i figured id solve that by getting a POS system. This was the cheapest option and was only $100 which i think is pretty good and connects to the same payment system id already setup through the phone

There will be other improvements at the next disco aswell ... but ... gadgets 🤷‍♂️🤪😍

27/01/2026

What is an Allied Health Assistant?
What does an AHA actually do?
My plan says I have stated supports — what does that mean for therapy?
Can I access a Therapy Assistant through my NDIS plan?

These are questions I get asked all the time.
I’ve put together a clear, parent-friendly post that explains how Allied Health Assistants work, what they can support, and how this looks in real life — including group and community settings.

👉 Click the link to read more.

What Does an Allied Health Assistant Do? (NDIS Explained) If you’ve been involved with the NDIS for a while, you might have noticed a shift recently. Many NDIS plans now include stated supports, meaning the funding must be used exactly as described in the plan. In some cases, this has reduced flex...

26/01/2026

FrieNDIS started BECAUSE of birthdays

this situation is very real for a lot of people on the spectrum or with disabilities in general

when i learned Josh (at 16 at the time) had never been invited to, or had a friend to invite to a bday (outside family) i opened my big fat mouth and said if i can help change that can i

he very quickly said yes

i had no idea what to do or how to make thar happen but i didnt have a choice

this isnt a sad 'story'... this is a reality for a lot of people with disabilities

So we change the narrative

this is his bday now, his choice of location, friends, family, gifts, smiles, food, bouncing, happiness

probably more important is how he gets to feel about himself now

yeah, we do fitness, yeah we do social stuff ... but this is what started it. realising a nice young fella didnt think he could have friends, let alone have them celebrating his existence

Not only can he, but in the years since we started he has asserted himself as a leader and someone the new guys and young fellas can look up to

and the wee bu**er has changed my life in the process 🤪... glad he did

for me one of my businesses big goals is to help these guys have friends that are not paid to be there

that want to talk, game, hang, whatever because they want to

thanks Snot Barrier and happy bday 💪💪💪

21/01/2026

I love my job.

I say this so often.

I mean… what else can I say?

The joy these guys bring to our groups is awesome.

19/01/2026

sometimes ... i mean only sometimes ... i 'LET' them have fun 🤪🤣🤣

we encourage YOU ... whoever you are and however that may present

today was a hostile takeover by a crew of scurvy pirates ... what can ya do 🤔

18/01/2026

WHO IS LOOKING FORWARD TO DISCOABILITY?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT IT?

14/01/2026

I’ve got a short video of one of the young fellas bench pressing for the first time.

First time on the gym trailer.

First time using a full-size bench press.
He did really well.

We started with just the bar, and the video is with a couple of small plates on. What was really cool to see was that adding a bit of weight actually improved his movement pattern compared to no weight at all.

This is something we see quite a bit.

It’s almost the reverse of what we usually deal with in the gym with neurotypical clients. For example, with squats, you’ll sometimes see someone squat beautifully under load, but the moment you strip the weight off, the movement falls apart. As a PT, you’d normally want to fix that so the body understands the movement pattern without relying on the weight to force it.

With this guy though, the extra weight seems to help him feel the movement. My thinking is that it cuts through some of those sensory barriers and gives his body clearer feedback — like, “this is the position we need to be in.” From there, repetition helps reinforce that pattern.

That stuff genuinely excites me.

Seeing those little improvements, understanding why they’re happening, and being able to adjust how we train to suit the individual — that’s the fun part for me. It’s cool, it’s meaningful, and it makes me happy doing what I do.

14/01/2026

Bit of a drop, but I wasn’t feeling right yesterday and I just wasn’t hungry. I haven’t trained in a few days. Knowing I’d gone over cals the day before and that I wasn’t hungry today, I figured I’d listen to my body.
I did go to grab a couple of snacks before bed, but something just said no, so I trusted it.

I go up another 200 cals tomorrow to 2800.

I’ve missed a workout — I was meant to train back yesterday — but between how I felt, some things I needed to do, and the time I had, it didn’t happen.
I’m ok with that.

The way I plan my workouts is 4 per week:
Back, shoulders, chest, and legs. Some weeks they’re evenly spaced, sometimes they’re all together, and sometimes they roll over from the previous week. So this week I’ll probably only get back and shoulders in — but I’ll sneak them back in 😅 (this will be easier after the school hols too).

I’ll add an extra workout in until I’m back to having the first day of the week lined up again.

This is actually more for my mind than my body.
Sometimes it’s ok to accept a wash. For me though, my mind needs to know that even if it isn’t as intended, it still gets done.

14/01/2026

Eagleby Group Sessions starting Thursday 29th
📍 Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre
Every Thursday:
🥊 3:45 pm – Group Boxing
💪 4:30 pm – Gym Workout (catered to all abilities)

These sessions are for people with disabilities, suitable for young teens through to adults.

Supportive, inclusive, and focused on movement, confidence, and having a go.

👀 First session is FREE – come and suss it out.

📩 Please contact Jase first as spots are limited.

11/01/2026

New DiscoAbility.
New venue.
New theme. 🔥
Anime • Roleplay • Cartoon Characters

📅 Saturday 21st Feb
⏰ 6–9pm
📍 ARRC Rehab (easy train + tram access)

Dress up as your favourite character… or don’t.
Dance hard, chill out, stim, sit, watch — all of it’s okay here.
Inclusive.
Sensory-aware.
Zero pressure.
Support workers welcome (free).
Tickets + info linkinbio👆
This one’s going to be fun.

11/01/2026

We’ve got a new DiscoAbility, at a new venue, and this one’s a bit special 👀

Saturday 21st Feb | 6–9pm

📍 ARRC Rehab
Theme for this one is Anime • Roleplay • Cartoon Characters
Dress up, come as your favourite character, or just come as you — both are 100% fine.

This venue is right near the train and tram, so it’s super easy to get to, especially for anyone who doesn’t drive.

As always, DiscoAbility is:
Inclusive
Sensory-aware
Zero pressure
Support workers welcome (free)

It’s about music, movement, hanging out, and having a safe space to be yourself — whether that’s dancing hard or just vibing on the sidelines.

Tickets + full details here 👇
https://www.slimgym.com.au/event-details/discoability-anime-roleplay-cartoon-character-theme

If you know someone who loves anime, cartoons, dressing up, or just needs a social night that actually feels safe — please share this around ❤️

10/01/2026

None of us can truly perceive the world from someone else’s perspective.

There are just too many variables.

Every one of us grows up responding to how the world responds to us.

Mean parents. Nice parents. Rich. Poor. Loved. Neglected. Praised. Ignored.

Those experiences become data. And that data shapes how we act
Act confident and people treat you one way.
Act downtrodden and they treat you another.
And the way people treat you makes those states easier to stay in.

People with intellectual disabilities aren’t stupid.
They’ve still lived here.
They’ve still gathered data.
They’ve still learned what works.

Lately I’ve realised something uncomfortable in my own work.
When I hover, reassure, and step in too early, it looks like support —
but sometimes all I’m really doing is feeding my own need to help.

When I step back, they often do the thing anyway.
And that tells me the real growth isn’t in doing things for people —
it’s in knowing when not to.

I’m trusted to work with these young fellas.
That trust means I have a responsibility to keep thinking, questioning, and improving —
so I don’t mistake comfort for empowerment.