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Marching Forward Dedicated to kicking goals, social interaction and fun! www.marchingforward.com.au

A cosy, rainy Saturday social ☔🍂Here's what the kids got up to yesterday:🧁 Baking (with plenty of taste-testing)🎃 Hallow...
24/10/2026

A cosy, rainy Saturday social ☔🍂

Here's what the kids got up to yesterday:

🧁 Baking (with plenty of taste-testing)
🎃 Halloween crafts
🎲 Board games
🏰 Fort building
💦 And yes, some puddle jumping, because a bit of rain never hurt anyone

A big thank you to our support team, who show up and roll with whatever each day brings. We see you and we appreciate you 💙

🎟️ WIN 1 OF 10 FREE TICKETS TO CONNECTION LAB! 🎟️Think of someone who’d love more friends who just get them 💭Maybe it’s ...
22/10/2026

🎟️ WIN 1 OF 10 FREE TICKETS TO CONNECTION LAB! 🎟️

Think of someone who’d love more friends who just get them 💭

Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your son, your sister, your best mate, or a client you support.

Connection Lab is our friendship night for ADHD & autistic adults. It’s like speed dating, but for friends. There are prompt cards on every table, a silly warm-up game to get everyone laughing, and our support team there all night. No masking required.

We’re giving away 10 free tickets (worth $49 each), and it takes 30 seconds to put a name in the draw.

👉 Nominate yourself or someone you know: marchingforward.com.au/win-tickets

📅 Friday 13 November, 6 to 8pm
📍 Kallangur Community Hall
⏰ Entries close Thursday 5 November at 5pm

Imagine telling them they’ve won a night out, where they might just meet their people 💙

Open to QLD residents aged 18+. Not associated with Facebook. Full T&Cs at the link.

Instagram version (shorter):

🎟️ GIVEAWAY: 10 free tickets to Connection Lab!

Know someone who’d love more friends who just get them? Maybe it’s you 💙

Nominate yourself or someone you know. It takes 30 seconds 👉 link in bio

📅 Fri 13 Nov · 6-8pm · Kallangur
⏰ Entries close Thu 5 Nov, 5pm

That little look that says "yeah… I did this myself." 😎🚆When this ride started, catching the train felt like a big deal....
19/10/2026

That little look that says "yeah… I did this myself." 😎🚆

When this ride started, catching the train felt like a big deal. Working out which platform. Tapping on. Knowing when to get off. Now? They're relaxed, chatting with a mate and enjoying the view out the window.

That's Friend Match.

Each week we pair people up with friends who actually get them, and with a support worker who's a great fit too. Then we head out and do something fun and affordable together:

🥾 Weekend hikes
🎬 Cinema trips
🎳 Bowling and new activities to try
🐉 D&D sessions
🏙️ City adventures

Along the way, they pick up real-life skills without it ever feeling like a lesson. Catching public transport, planning the trip, handling money and chatting with new people all happen naturally, because they're too busy having fun to notice they're learning 🙌

✔️ Low-cost or free activities
✔️ No lock-in contracts
✔️ Days and times that work for you
✔️ We organise everything, so you don't have to

For parents, it's the moment you realise they've got this. For them, it's finally having friends to do things with 💙

Spots in each group are limited, so we can match people properly. Apply through the link in our bio, or DM us to chat about the right fit.

Social funding keeps getting cut, and a lot of the places where neurodivergent adults used to connect are disappearing. ...
19/10/2026

Social funding keeps getting cut, and a lot of the places where neurodivergent adults used to connect are disappearing. We want to build something that sticks around.

Connection Lab is our new friendship night. It’s like speed dating, but for friends. Short, low-pressure chats with prompt cards on every table, a fun warm-up game, and our support team there all night.

We’ve kept it affordable on purpose, so more people can come. If this first night is a hit, we’ll make it a regular event. So come along, bring a mate, and help us make it happen 💙

📅 Friday 13 November, 6 to 8pm
📍 Kallangur Community Hall
🎟️ $29 launch price, includes a welcome drink and nibbles

Open to anyone who feels this is their kind of space, with or without NDIS. If you do have an NDIS plan, your ticket may be covered.

https://marchingforward.com.au/connect-lab

Global Kitchens turned into a birthday party today 🎉Our Global Kitchens crew had a very special reason to cook today. We...
16/10/2026

Global Kitchens turned into a birthday party today 🎉

Our Global Kitchens crew had a very special reason to cook today. We were celebrating Ella's 21st! 🥳

On the menu:
🍫 Birthday fudge
🥐 Chicken, thyme and mustard sausage rolls (the whole room smelled amazing)

Once the cooking was done we pulled out the games, and honestly, there was so much laughing. Just the best day.

Happy 21st, Ella! We hope you have the BEST night celebrating with your friends tomorrow. You deserve it 💛

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends while masking all night? Exhausting. 😮‍💨So we made Connection Lab, a ...
15/10/2026

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends while masking all night? Exhausting. 😮‍💨

So we made Connection Lab, a speed-friending night just for neurodivergent adults.

It's like speed dating, but for friends. Chat for a few minutes, the bell rings, and you meet someone new. There are prompt cards on every table, so you never have to think of what to say first.

✔️ No masking required
✔️ Stim, fidget, info-dump. All welcome here
✔️ Take a break or skip a round any time
✔️ Our support team is there all night (included in your ticket)
✔️ Welcome to bring your own support worker too

📅 Friday 13 November, 6–8pm
🎟️ $29 launch price (normally $49)
🥂 Welcome drink and nibbles included

Spots are limited. Tap the link in our bio to grab yours 💙

Know someone who'd love this? Tag them or send this their way 👇

Our two friends teamed up to make a fresh fruit and veggie platter. There was lots of careful chopping, a few taste test...
12/10/2026

Our two friends teamed up to make a fresh fruit and veggie platter. There was lots of careful chopping, a few taste tests along the way, and some proud faces when it all came together.

It might look like a simple snack, but there was a lot happening:
🔪 Practising safe knife skills and taking their time
🥒 Being brave and trying something new (cucumber got mixed reviews 😄)
🍎 Talking about healthy choices and what makes a good snack
🤝 Sharing the space, taking turns and working as a team

These are the everyday skills that build confidence and independence, and they're a lot more fun with a mate beside you.

Dating can feel like a lot. So we’re making it easier. 💛Introducing Diverse Dating, a relaxed night to meet new people, ...
12/10/2026

Dating can feel like a lot. So we’re making it easier. 💛

Introducing Diverse Dating, a relaxed night to meet new people, for adults of all abilities.

No pressure and no awkward bar. Just a friendly room, conversation cards to get you started, and a chance to make a real connection, whether that turns into a date, a friendship or simply a fun night out. Support workers are there too on the night to step in and help! We've got your back.

Check it out: https://marchingforward.com.au/diverse-dating

📅 Friday 13 November
🕕 6–8pm
📍 Kallangur Community Hall
🎟️ $19 launch price (normally $39)
18+
Support Workers can attend with their participant for free.

Know someone who’d love this? Tag them or send this their way. 👇

Some friendships start on a trail. 🥾Our Weekend Hiking Club is one of our Friend Match groups, and right now we have thr...
11/10/2026

Some friendships start on a trail. 🥾

Our Weekend Hiking Club is one of our Friend Match groups, and right now we have three of them: one for kids, one for teens and one for adults.

Here’s how it works. Everyone in the group was matched because they love the outdoors, they’re a similar age, and they connect in a similar way. Each person has their own 1:1 support worker walking beside them, chosen because they’re a good fit too.

It’s the same small group each time. So the first walk might be a bit quiet. By the third, someone’s saving a spot on the log at the lookout.

And we do the organising: finding the people, picking the track, sorting the day and time. Parents and caregivers get to hand that over.

A few things people ask:
🌿 It’s by application, so every match is considered
🌿 No lock-in contracts
🌿 Days and times are worked out with the group
🌿 Walks are free or low cost

Not a hiker? We also have groups for D&D, cinema, city adventures and more. Tell us what you’re into and we’ll look for your people.

Apply through the link in our bio, or send us a message and we’ll help you get started.

I spent decades thinking I was just bad at being a person.Turns out I was autistic the whole time, and very good at hidi...
10/10/2026

I spent decades thinking I was just bad at being a person.

Turns out I was autistic the whole time, and very good at hiding it.

If any of these sound like you, or someone you love, you're not alone and you're not broken.

Which one hit home? Tell us in the comments.

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