Growing Abilities Together

14/09/2026

What does a Developmental Educator do? Well I am glad you asked!




#𝖲𝗄𝗂𝗅𝗅𝖣𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍

10/09/2026

R U ok?
I know we don’t speak up enough and think that others don’t want to hear or maybe we are embarrassed we are not able to feel the way we perceive we should. I am always here to chat 💬

Someone can seem fine and still be struggling. A simple check‑in bridges the gap between what you see and what they feel.

If you're thinking it, Ask R U OK? Any Day.

08/09/2026

This new info out about the timelines but still nothing about thriving kids in SA yet...

The new NDIS Act makes more changes to the Scheme than any one person could reasonably be expected to keep track of. Chris has combed through the government timelines to break down what’s happening and when.

07/09/2026

Looking for a sport, thought about cricket…
Scan the QR code to register.

05/09/2026

New information regarding contact rules with the NDIS changes - now they can suspend your plan once reasonable attempts have been made to get in touch. Read on for further info;

Rob explores the details of new rules that allow the NDIA to suspend a participant’s plan or revoke their NDIS access if they don’t respond to contact attempts.

24/08/2026

Parents of children with a disability = poorer heath out comes! We already know this but now the research also confirms it.

A major Australian study finds parents caring for young children with disability are twice as likely to say they are in poor health, feeling constantly in demand and lonely.

10/08/2026

Did you know … Developmental Educators can;

04/06/2026

Calling all participants who love footy 🏉 and have low vision or are blind. Come and have a go at this modified version on AFL
Lots of fun 🤩

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18/05/2026

Many of you work hard - paid and not paid, but still find time to volunteer. Here’s a small thank you from the council - register for your free movie ticket at Mt Barker Wallis this Wednesday! Thank you Mount Barker District Council.

TIME TO PUT YOUR FEET UP 👣

Local community organisations and initiatives across the district rely on dedicated volunteers to keep the wheels turning.

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we're inviting volunteers to apply the brakes for a few hours and enjoy a FREE movie - on us!

You have the choice of:

🎥 attending any standard session at Wallis Entertainment Mount Barker Cinemas on Wednesday 20 May
🎥 watching the rom-com 'You, Me & Tuscany' at Lobethal Cinema at 7pm only on Friday 22 or Saturday 23 May

Secure your free ticket now!

Online:

🍿Mount Barker movie sessions:
https://nvw-movies-2026-mtbarker.eventbrite.com.au
🍿 Lobethal movie sessions:
https://nvw-movies-2026-lobethal.eventbrite.com.au

In-person:

🎬 Mount Barker District Council offices at the Homemaker Centre
🎬 Mount Barker Community Library on Dumas Street
🎬 Wallis Entertainment Mount Barker Cinemas

Registrations are essential.

Call our Volunteer Development Officer on 8393 6414 if you have any questions or need help booking your ticket.

This National Volunteer Week celebration is a joint initiative between Mount Barker District Council, Adelaide Hills Council and Alexandrina Council and made possible with support from Wallis Entertainment and Lobethal Cinema.

📷 Katie Anne Photography

17/05/2026

Grateful for the amazing people I get to work with everyday!