Empowered Choices Support Services

20/08/2026

💜 Adam's Story 🧠

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Week, we're honoured to share Adam's story.

Following a traumatic brain injury, Adam has faced challenges that many people never see.

Through determination, support, and a focus on what matters most to him, Adam has continued working towards his goals and building the life he wants.

Thank you, Adam, for generously sharing your story and helping raise awareness of life after brain injury 💜

18/08/2026

🧠 Brain Injury Awareness Week 🧠

This Brain Injury Awareness Week, we're recognising the strength, resilience and individuality of people living with brain injury.

Every journey is different. Every experience is unique. And every person deserves understanding, inclusion and the opportunity to live life on their own terms.

At Empowered Choices Support Services, we're proud to support people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

💜 See the person. Understand the impact. Support every possibility.

17/08/2026

🏉 Footy Colours Day is coming up!

This year, our participants and team will be wearing their favourite footy colours and coming together to support an important cause.

We're proud to be taking part in Fight Cancer Foundation's Footy Colours Day, helping raise funds for children and families affected by cancer.

Community, connection, and making a positive difference are at the heart of what we do, and we'd love your support.

Every donation, big or small, helps make a meaningful impact.

💜 Donate here:
https://www.footycoloursday.com.au/fundraisers/empoweredchoicessupport/footy-colours-day-2026-workplace

17/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Kelly! 🎉

We're excited to celebrate Kelly today and all the things she enjoys most. Kel loves cheering on her favourite NRL team, the Tigers, admiring beautiful cupcake designs, baking her own delicious creations, and spending time with her beloved dog, Milo 🐾

We hope your day is filled with everything that makes you smile and that the year ahead brings plenty of happiness, laughter, and special memories.
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Kelly! 💜🎂✨

14/08/2026

Who Comes to Mind When You Think of an Advocate? 💭🤝

Many people picture a professional advocate, but advocacy often starts much closer to home.

It might be a family member asking the right questions, a support worker encouraging independence, a peer sharing lived experience, or a person confidently speaking up for themselves.

Different voices can play different roles, but the goal remains the same: supporting people to exercise their rights, make informed choices, and be heard.

Advocacy is stronger when it's shared 💜✨

13/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Aurora! 🎉

Today we're celebrating a truly wonderful friend who brings so much kindness and joy to those around her. Aurora loves travelling to new places, enjoying live concerts, caring for her beautiful olive trees, and spending time with her beloved pets.

We hope your day is filled with everything that makes you smile and that the year ahead brings plenty of adventures, laughter, and special memories.
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Aurora! 💜🎂✨

12/08/2026

🧁 Chocolate Cupcake Fun with Caleb 🧁

Caleb has been busy in the kitchen baking chocolate cupcakes, finished off with rainbow sprinkles for an extra pop of colour! 🌈

From mixing to decorating, it was all about enjoying the process and creating something sweet to share. We love seeing these joyful kitchen moments come together 💜

Great baking, Caleb!

11/08/2026

🎉 Happy Belated Birthday, Tony! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Tony and wishing him a very happy belated birthday.
Known for his love of fishing and spending time outdoors, Tony always appreciates the simple joys that come with a day by the water🎣

As Tony recovers from surgery, we're sending our warmest wishes to him and his family. We hope each day brings renewed strength, comfort, and steady progress on the road to recovery 💜

Tony, we're thinking of you and hope you had a wonderful birthday surrounded by those who care about you. Wishing you all the very best for the year ahead 🥳

04/08/2026

✨ Happy Workiversary, Dee! ✨

Today we're celebrating 1 year since Dee rejoined the ECSS team, and we're so grateful to have her back!

Dee is reliable, dedicated, and always willing to take initiative. She consistently goes above and beyond to support both our participants and the team, giving her very best in everything she does. Whether a participant is having a great day or a challenging one, Dee is always there with unwavering support, compassion, and care.

Thank you, Dee, for the positive impact you make every day and for an amazing year back with ECSS. We're so lucky to have you as part of the team! 💜

03/08/2026

🌟 Introducing Empowered Movement! 🌟

Ready to get moving, improve your wellbeing, and connect with others in our community?

💙 Empowered Movement is the newest addition to The Empowered Collective, bringing participants, families, staff, and community together through walking, exercise, community events, and health-focused activities.
Whether you're starting your fitness journey, training for an event, or simply looking for motivation to stay active, Empowered Movement is for you!

✅ Walk at your own pace
✅ Set personal goals
✅ Join community challenges
✅ Connect with others
✅ Celebrate every achievement

📱 Download the Strava app and join the Empowered Movement group today!

By joining our Strava community, you'll be able to: 🏃 Track your progress
🚶 Participate in group challenges
🎉 Celebrate milestones
🤝 Encourage fellow members

Together, we're building a stronger, healthier, more connected community.

Move More. Connect More. Thrive More.

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Track your runs and rides with GPS, join Challenges and see how your running and riding compares with friends.