Julie Fisher - Family Support

💙💛 LOCAL DISABILITY EXPO 2026 – EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT! 💛💙

It’s time to introduce another fantastic group of businesses joining us at this year’s Local Disability Expo!

Today we’re shining the spotlight on:

✨ Pace Health Management
✨ Special Care Australia
✨ Connecting2Ability Frankston (C2A)
✨ Moneymasterminds
✨ MePACS

Each organisation brings something different to the day, and that’s exactly what our expo is all about, bringing together a wide variety of services, supports and opportunities in one place so people and families can connect, have conversations and find out what is available in their community.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Mt Erin Secondary College
43 Robinsons Road, Frankston South

Entry is FREE, so come along, meet our exhibitors, enjoy the entertainment and activities, and be part of a day all about connection, inclusion and community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors Care Fast and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston, our partners GRACE Professional Services and Social Action Inclusion Group, and our supporter Jodie Belyea MP for helping us bring the 2026 Local Disability Expo to life.

🎟️ Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/local-disability-expo-2026

Give People A Chance and Watch Them Shine. 💙💛

🎙️ What a great show today on The Unexpected Journey on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio!

Today Tina Naughton and I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Fiona Kuilboer, author of Hedwig for the Win.

We chatted about Fiona’s journey, what inspired her to write the book, the story behind Hedwig for the Win, and the important messages woven throughout it.

It was so inspiring to hear about the great work Fiona is doing and the difference she is making. Conversations like these are such a wonderful reminder of the power of sharing our stories, raising awareness and creating positive change in our communities. 💙

A huge thank you to Fiona for joining us today and sharing her time, her work and her story with our listeners.

And, as always, thank you to everyone who tunes in each Tuesday and supports The Unexpected Journey on RPPFM. 🎙️

If you missed today, you can listen to the catch up at www.rppfm.com.au

🎙️ Tune in to The Unexpected Journey today!

Join me and Tina from 1–2pm on RPPFM as we welcome Fiona Kuilboer to the studio.

Fiona is the author of ‘Hedwig for the Win’, and today we’ll be chatting about the story behind the book, what inspired her to write it, the messages woven throughout the story and, of course, her own unexpected journey along the way.

I’m really looking forward to introducing Fiona to our listeners and hearing more about how Hedwig for the Win came to life. 📚💙

And, as always, there will be plenty of conversation, laughs and maybe even a little Tuesday Trivia!

📻 The Unexpected Journey
🗓️ Today
⏰ 1–2pm
📍 RPPFM 98.3 & 98.7

Tune in and join us!

We're hiring! Applications are now open for 6 Café Assistant positions at our new Daily Good Café, opening this November in the Royal Children's Hospital precinct.

These paid hospitality roles have been created specifically for people with Down syndrome as part of Down Syndrome Victoria'scommitment to increasing meaningful open employment opportunities.

✅ Casual employment
✅ $34.29 per hour + super
✅ Full training and workplace support provided
✅ Applications close Wednesday 9 September

This is the first stage of our employment pathway, with more opportunities expected as Daily Good grows throughout 2027.

ℹ️ Interested applicants, parents and carers are invited to attend one of our online information sessions on Tuesday 1 or Thursday 3 September.

ℹ️ Find out more about the information sessions, the role, how to apply and read the position in Easy Read at www.downsyndrome.org.au/vic/career-opportunities/

ID: A photo of a young woman with Down syndrome who is working in a café. She wears a pink floral headband and is smiling as she hands a customer a coffee.

The countdown is on! 💙💛

The Local Disability Expo 2026 is getting closer, and we are so excited to bring our community together for another incredible day of connection, information, inclusion and FUN!

Whether you’re looking for providers, allied health services, community programs, supports, or simply want to discover what’s available in our local community, there will be so much to see and do.

🌟 Local Disability Expo 2026
📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Mt Erin Secondary College
43 Robinsons Road, Frankston South

Along with an amazing range of exhibitors, there’ll be entertainment, performances, a photobooth, face painting, roaming characters and plenty happening throughout the day.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors Care Fast and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston, our partners GRACE Professional Services and Social Action Inclusion Group, and our supporter Jodie Belyea MP. Your support helps us make this day possible for our community. 💙

The expo is all about bringing people together, sharing information, creating connections and showing just how much our local community has to offer.

🎟️ Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/local-disability-expo-2026

Please share and help us spread the word. We can’t wait to see you there!

WIN: Share your views and go in the draw to win one of six $50 Prezzee vouchers.

Our Draft Inclusion Action Plan is out for consultation and there are only two weeks left to have your say.

This is your chance to tell us what you think should be included, what’s missing and what could be improved.

Your feedback will help shape Council’s actions to make Frankston City more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Prefer to chat in person? Our team will be at the Ageing Well Expo at Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 25 August, 10am - 12pm (no entry fee).

Consultation closes Monday 31 August.

Share your views and go in the draw to win one of six $50 Prezzee vouchers.

👉 View the plan and have your say: https://engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/inclusive-community

💙💛 The Local Disability Expo 2026 is getting closer! 💛💙

There is so much happening behind the scenes as we prepare for another fantastic day of connection, inclusion, information and community.

Whether you’re looking to connect with providers, learn more about supports and services, enjoy some fantastic entertainment, or simply come along for a fun day with the family, there will be something for everyone.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Mt Erin Secondary College
43 Robinsons Road, Frankston South

You can expect a great range of providers and allied health services, performances, a photobooth, face painting, roaming characters and plenty more throughout the day.

And most importantly, the expo is about bringing our community together in one welcoming and inclusive space. 💙

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors Care Fast and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston, our partners GRACE Professional Services and Social Action Inclusion Group, and our supporter Jodie Belyea MP. Your support helps make this community event possible.

🎟️ Register for your FREE tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/local-disability-expo-2026

Keep watching this page as I continue to introduce more of the amazing exhibitors and entertainment joining us this year!

🎙️ What an awesome show today on The Unexpected Journey on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio!

Tina Naughton and I loved speaking with Sandi Grace from GRACE Professional Services and having such an informative conversation about the changes coming to the NDIS.

There is so much happening, and today’s show was packed with information to help families, carers, participants and providers better understand what’s coming and what some of these changes may mean.

One of the biggest takeaways from today was simply this: get to know what’s happening so you can be prepared. Knowledge is so important, especially when changes can have such a big impact on people’s lives and supports.

A huge thank you to Sandi for joining us and sharing her knowledge and helping to break down some of these changes. 💙💛

If you missed the show, you can catch up and have a listen here:

⁠ https://omny.fm/shows/the-unexpected-journey-rpp/the-unexpected-journey

✨ MORE EXHIBITORS TO MEET AT THE LOCAL DISABILITY EXPO 2026! ✨

The expo is getting closer, and we’re excited to introduce another group of businesses who will be joining us on the day!

Come along and meet:

💙 Indepth Therapeutics
💛 Raya Healthcare
💙 Aussie Life Care
💛 John Ledgar
💙 Medical Store

The Local Disability Expo is all about bringing people, families, carers and our community together with services, supports and businesses in one welcoming space.

There’ll also be entertainment, activities, a photobooth, face painting, roaming characters and plenty happening throughout the day. 🎶🎭📸

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Mt Erin Secondary College
43 Robinsons Road, Frankston South

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/local-disability-expo-2026

A huge thank you to those helping us make this event possible.

💙 Sponsors: Care Fast and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston
💛 Partners: GRACE Professional Services and Social Action Inclusion Group
💙 Supported by: Jodie Belyea MP

We can’t wait to welcome everyone and showcase even more of the wonderful businesses and organisations joining us this year!