The Phoudini Project

13/04/2026

Joel from Affinity Community Care is taking on the 5km Jetty 2 Jetty Run this year — and he’s running for a powerful cause.

Joel is raising awareness for non-speaking disabilities, particularly Autism, and he’s set himself an incredible goal: $1,000 for every kilometre he runs — that’s $5,000 in total.

Every dollar raised will go directly to The Phoudini Project, helping fund entry-level AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices for non-speaking individuals and their families. These devices give a voice to those who cannot speak, opening up a world of connection, expression, and independence.

Communication is a basic human right — and for many families, access to AAC can be life-changing.

Joel isn’t just running 5km… he’s running to help change lives.

If you’re able to, please consider sponsoring Joel and supporting this incredible cause. Every contribution, big or small, brings someone closer to being heard.

Let’s get behind Joel and make every kilometre count 💙

You can sponsor Joel here: https://gofund.me/058147433

27/03/2026

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07/03/2026

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13/02/2026

This amazing guy is the inspiration behind The Phoudini Project.

Our goal for this year is to launch a charity in his honour, having our project under that umbrella.

If you or someone you know is struggling to get an AAC device funded, please contact us. Take those mates that are in need. We want to help!

If you work at a daycare centre, a school, an ECDP, a Speech Therapy centre etc, please contact us. We want these devices accessible to everyone, escpecially small children, to give them the best chance of communicating sooner rather than later.

18/11/2025

We've started a podcast for anyone who might be interested. 🫶
Follow here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cKcbiRsUXjNg5QpxYctjb

Podcast · Phoudini's Mum · Phoudini is an Autistic, non-speaking legend with ADHD and PTSD. If you follow his social media channels, you'll know that he is funny, smart, cheeky and extremely loved. This podcast is hosted by his mother and covers a range of topics and life stories relating to Autis...

21/10/2025

Check out these bad boys! 😎

These are the 'next level' up from the smaller entry-level AACs that we can provide. 😍

As you can see, these are bigger and have more buttons. This means more choices and further ability to include more personalised buttons. 🥰

If you are keen to secure one for your non-speaking loved one, please email us and we'll send you an application form! 🫶

23/08/2025

I've had a few people ask how they can make a contribution without going through the GoFundMe link, so I've provided the details below.
We appreciate everyone's support and we can't wait to start fulfilling applications! Everyone deserves a voice of their own and no-one should have to pay for it! 💜

18/08/2025

Please let us know if you have any other questions. We hope this answers at least some of them 💜

08/08/2025

Xander the can collector is out and about again this weekend! This legend contributed $250 to our project last weekend and we are so grateful!

Head to his page and give him some love! He's an amazing kid with a heart of gold! 🫶

Hi I will be out collecting both days this weekend.
Funds will be going to The Phoudini Project

If you have any containers for me to pick up please message and I will add you to the list.

Thank you everyone ♻️

02/08/2025

🫶 You're a legend, Xander the can collector! 🫶

This is Xander AKA Xander the can collector!
Xander is an amazing young man, changing people's lives, one can at a time!
Today, Xander contributed $150 to The Phoudini Project! That's 3 AAC devices (which is doubled to 6 because we match whatever amount is funded)!
Xander, you've just guaranteed 6 people a brand new voice! Thank you for being you!
If anyone lives in the local area and has cans that you'd like to give to Xander so he can continue to support important causes, please head to his page, give him a like and shoot him a message.

30/07/2025

For anyone interested in contributing to our project, you can do so here! $50 purchases one AAC device and we have decided that for every device funded, we will donate a second device! This means the impact of your contribution automatically doubles! 😎

The Phoudini Project has been created to provide AAC devices to non-speaking special nee… Jaymee-Lee Myers needs your support for Support The Phoudini Project

29/07/2025

Apologies for being so quiet! I've had knee surgery and I'm finally up and about enough to make a video for you guys!

I'm super excited about these! These AAC devices are entry level and to begin with, this is what we'll be funding (until we become a charity).

They are perfect to trial your child on to see how receptive they are to AAC devices as a form of communication. Everything you need is on this plus there's two programmable buttons which means you can add anything you really want!

They run on 3x AAA batteries so they are not button battery operated (bonus)!

If you'd like to contribute to purchasing these or would like to enquire about how we can provide one of these for your non-speaking child (or adult), simply shoot us a DM!