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Happy Spring from our folks at Independent Living. A day of exploring Garden World, meeting friendly lizards, browsing beautiful crystals, and enjoying lunch at the nursery made for a fun‑filled outing, full of curiosity, colour and connection. We can’t wait to see what the season brings next.

Spring is in the air, and our Community Options participants embraced the season’s beauty with a visit to the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens. Surrounded by vibrant blooms, peaceful pathways and the gentle glow of spring light, it was the perfect day to slow down, connect and enjoy nature together

What do the NDIS reforms mean for you? Join cape's family forum to learn, ask questions, and plan ahead. Register by clicking the link below:

2 September, 9:30am-11:00am, 52-62 Rooks Rd, Nunawading
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cape-community-forums-navigating-the-ndis-changes-together-nunawading-tickets-1997949389407?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

7 September, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Online Session
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cape-community-forums-navigating-the-ndis-changes-together-online-tickets-1997952517764?aff=oddtdtcreator

9 September, 10.00am-11:30am, 7 Belfast St, Broadmeadows
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cape-community-forums-navigating-the-ndis-changes-together-broadmeadows-tickets-1997952026294?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

For further information, please contact us by email: [email protected], or phone 9873-1111, or direct message cape group.

Shop sustainably. Support inclusion. Find a bargain!

Looking for pre-loved treasures? Come visit FOXY, your local op shop in Croydon, stocked with pre-loved clothing and homewares.

Operated by Monkami Centre cape participants. FOXY gives participants the opportunity to connect with the community, build confidence and develop valuable retail skills.

Have quality items you no longer need? We also accept gently worn clothing and homewares donations; helping give your pre-loved treasures a second life! Pop in-store — we can’t wait to welcome you!

📍 Corner of Lincoln & Dorset Road, Croydon, 3136
🗓️ Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 10am–2pm
☎️ (03) 9725 8677
📱https://www.facebook.com/foxypopup/

Donations for Foxy can also be dropped off in Broadmeadows.
Call: 0423 334 064, email: [email protected]

Recently, the Monkami Centre had the pleasure of hosting the High Street team for a fun-filled Meet & Greet Karaoke Disco!

Eight participants and two staff members joined us for an afternoon of singing, dancing, laughter and connection. It was a wonderful opportunity for people to meet for the first time, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new friendships in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Events like these are a fantastic way to bring people together, celebrate new opportunities, and strengthen our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect, have fun, and create lasting memories together!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Lions Club of Croydon-Mooroolbark for their generous donation of $1,500. Thanks to their support, the Monkami Centre can purchase the resources needed to launch their onsite woodworking program, providing participants with valuable opportunities to build practical skills, confidence, and independence. We are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to supporting our community.

The latest edition of work. life. cape. is now live on our website!
Click here to read now and stay connected: https://www.cape.org.au/newsletter/

A fresh new look has arrived at our cafés in the East and the North!

Our team are proudly wearing their new aprons, affectionately nicknamed "cape-rons," and we couldn't be happier with how they look.

Part apron, part superhero cape (well, almost 😉), these new cape-rons have our team looking fantastic and ready to take on the day.

Be sure to say hello when you see our cape-ron heroes around the community.

Congratulations to Jane, Maddie, Kate and Eslem on achieving their best day ever, supplying 180 lunch boxes for two job expos in Broadmeadows.

This is a fantastic example of how the power of inclusive employment at cape café delivers more than just coffee by supporting the community and making an impact.

For catering orders or information on supported employment, contact us: [email protected], (03) 9873-1111.