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16/11/2025

Join us for a festive day out! 🎄

genU’s Eastern Hub is hosting our Annual Christmas Community Market on Saturday 6 December from 9am to 3pm at 285A McKillop Street, East Geelong.

Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled day with a special appearance from Santa and plenty of festive cheer. Entry is free, so come celebrate the season with us, explore local stalls and enjoy the community spirit!

We can’t wait to see you there. 🎅

13/11/2025

🌿 Join us at Barwarre Gardens Open Day! 🌿

Discover the vibrant community and beautiful low-maintenance homes at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village in central Geelong.

📅 When: Sunday 16 November
🕘 Time: 10am - 2pm
📍 Where: 89 Barwarre Rd, Marshall, VIC

Enjoy a sausage sizzle, grab a coffee, wander through our landscaped gardens and community facilities, and take a look inside our open homes.
With nearby shopping, beaches and the Bellarine Peninsula’s wineries, golf courses and cultural attractions, everyday living is easy, enjoyable and convenient.

Only 7 homes remain! Don’t miss your chance to secure yours!

View available homes here: https://www.realestate.com.au/project/barwarre-gardens-retirement-village-marshall-600045284?propertyTypes=retire
Or contact us on (03) 5249 0600

11/11/2025

It was a big day of teamwork and sunshine at Thornbury Community Garden as Ford Australia volunteers joined genU staff and participants to bring new life to the space.

Together, the group painted, built new seating, weeded garden beds and gave the entire site a well-deserved refresh.

genU Senior Team Leader Jessica Rippin said, “Since genU took over the garden in 2020, staff and participants have worked hard to clean up and plant new growth. Each season brings new growth and new tasks for us to get stuck into.”

Ford HR Business Partner Sophie Burzacott added, “It doesn’t feel like work when you come out and give back to the community. The best part of these volunteering days is interacting with genU participants and the people who work for genU.”

Thank you to the Ford team for lending a hand and helping our community garden continue to grow and thrive.

Read the full article here: https://www.genu.org.au/news-and-events/news/volunteers-join-genu-to-grow-inclusion-at-thornbury-community-garden/
Want to learn more about partnering with genU Inclusion?
✉️ connect@genu.org.au | 📞 1300 558 368

10/11/2025

We’ve teamed up with the talented Tasmanian mural artist Becski Design to transform our plain exterior wall at The Zone in Hobart into something truly special. 🎨

As part of the project, participants took part in an interactive art workshop, sharing their ideas, colours and creativity to help shape the mural’s concept.

A big thank you to Becski Design for such a wonderful day - we’re so excited to see what’s next! We can’t wait to reveal the final masterpiece and show you what our creative crew get up to.

07/11/2025

Melbourne – come and see us! 🌟

We’re heading to the Melbourne Disability Expo on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Join genU, genU Training - RTO 5553 and MatchWorks to learn more about how we’re creating opportunities and support for people of all abilities across Victoria.
Come say hi, meet our friendly teams and find out how we can support you to live the life you choose.

Find out more information here: https://www.genu.org.au/news-and-events/event/melbourne-disability-expo/
Want to find out how our range of services can support you?
✉️ connect@genu.org.au | 📞 1300 558 368

06/11/2025

At genU, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and in control of their own life.

Our Behaviour Support team works with individuals, families and support networks to understand behaviours, build positive strategies and create lasting change. Together, we develop personalised plans that help people thrive, improve their wellbeing, help reduce behaviours of concern and enhance overall quality of life.

📍 Services available across:
Victoria — Melbourne, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Colac and surrounds
Western Australia — Perth, South West, Mid West and surrounds

Learn more about Behaviour Support: https://www.genu.org.au/individual-support-and-allied-health/behaviour-support/
Want to find out how our Allied Health team can support?
✉️ connect@genu.org.au | 📞 1300 558 368

05/11/2025

Our 22nd annual Geelong Big Night Out was spooktacular! 👻

This year’s Halloween theme brought eerie-sistible costumes, fang-tastic dancing and moments that will haunt our happy memories forever. From classic creepy characters to creative twists on Halloween favourites, everyone brought the spirit of fun, connection and inclusion to the dancefloor.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special. Your energy, creativity and support are what make Big Night Out a highlight every year. 💙

Swipe to relive the magic — if you dare…✨

📸 Pam Hutchinson Photography
MC: Master Maher
Entertainment: DJ Brad Gerrard and genU Drama Stars
Event Sponsor: Equity Trustees
Event Partners: Adcell Group, Boutique Photo Booth, Love Light Letters, Mount Duneed Estate

02/11/2025

31/10/2025

Across Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia, our amazing staff and participants are embracing the Halloween spirit with creative costumes, spooky decorations and friendly frights!

From ghouls, ghosts and pumpkins, we’re proving that fun and connection know no age limit! 👻

Whether you’re volunteering, participating or simply cheering us on, thanks for being part of our community and making this day extra special. Here’s to safe, joyful (and just-a-little-spooky) celebrations together! 🍬

30/10/2025

As part of our partnership with Nova 100 and Nova 937, four genU participants from across the country had the wonderful opportunity to record their personal stories in studio for our brand campaign. We’re so thankful to Nova for welcoming our clients into their studios and giving them a true VIP experience, including meeting the teams and getting behind the mic!

Nova also went above and beyond by offering exclusive station tours to our participants - with Daniel and Jonathan visiting the Melbourne studio, and Jenna, Courtney and Lynette enjoying a behind-the-scenes look in Perth.

Thank you, Nova for your ongoing partnership and incredible support!

Jase & Lauren Nathan, Nat and Shaun

29/10/2025

A brand-new playground has sprung to life at genU’s Eastern Hub Geelong, all thanks to the generosity and teamwork of Ford Australia through their GlobalGiving partnership.

Volunteers from Ford joined genU employees and Eastern Hub participants for a day of connection, collaboration and fun, from building the playground to sharing stories on the Hub’s community radio station.

As Ford’s Emma Connolly shared, “Seeing the happiness we brought to the clients and the young children who came to try out the playground was so rewarding.”

This project is a shining example of what happens when businesses and communities come together to create spaces where everyone can belong.

Read the full article here: https://www.genu.org.au/news-and-events/news/a-new-playground-takes-shape-at-eastern-hub-thanks-to-ford-generosity/
Want to learn more about partnering with genU Inclusion?
✉️ connect@genu.org.au | 📞 1300 558 368