Debra Cook – Avenues Disability & Lifestyle Support Services

Watch out world — Avenues is on the move!

🚐New wheels alert!🚨 Thanks to a generous grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, we’ve just added a shiny new van to the Avenues family — and she’s a beauty! Watch out world — Avenues is on the move! 💥 This one’s extra special: fully fitted for wheelchair access, making it easier than ever to

The Disability Pride Flag – What It Means and Why It Matters

July is Disability Pride Month, and as we raise our voices and celebrate disability identity, it’s also a time to raise the Disability Pride Flag — a symbol of visibility, solidarity, and strength in the face of exclusion. At Avenues, we believe symbols matter. They give shape to movements, spark conversation, and tell the world:

July is Disability Pride Month – and We’re Here For It

At Avenues, we stand with pride this month – Disability Pride Month – as we celebrate the strength, resilience, talent and humanity of people with disability. Disability Pride Month isn’t about pretending everything is easy. It’s not about ignoring the barriers, the injustice, or the fights still ahead. It’s about saying: We are here. We

A group of five people, including two individuals in wheelchairs, pose together in front of a green tractor at an outdoor event. They are all smiling and appear to be enjoying the day. The setting includes grassy ground, a road, and event tents in the background, suggesting a fair or agricultural show. The weather is sunny and bright.

International Happiness Day

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Cluster of small, pale, umbrella-shaped mushrooms sprouting from wood chips in a garden.

From little things big things grow… at Avenues

Look what popped up in our garden at Avenue’s Disability Services this morning! These tiny mushrooms are a great reminder that amazing things can spring up when the environment is right. Just like these mushrooms, the individuals we support grow and flourish when nurtured and encouraged. We’re proud to offer services that create an inclusive,

Staying Calm and Safe with Avenues – TC Alfred Update

Here at Avenues, we’ve been working with our clients all week to get ready for whatever weather Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings our way. We know that big weather events like cyclones and floods can feel stressful — and that’s totally okay. The good news? Being prepared helps you feel calmer and more in control. Once

Cr Shane Warnes; Avenues Team Leaders Shayla & Brooke at the Gympie & Surrounds Dementia Friendly Alliance workshop

Celebrating Community Spirit at the Dementia Friendly Gympie Workshop

Friday was a wonderful reminder of the power of community and compassion as we gathered for a fantastic workshop with Dementia Friendly Gympie. The session was filled with insightful conversations, valuable information, and—most importantly—heartfelt stories shared by guest speakers with lived experience. Hearing directly from those navigating life with dementia, along with their families, gave