Julie Fisher - Family Support

25/11/2025

Such a great and inspiring show today on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio hearing Ryan’s story.

From a young teenager in residential care, heading down a path that wasn’t great, to a young man mentoring others, doing photography, getting his licence and kicking amazing goals.

Giving someone a chance really is worth it.

Great to also have Luke join Ryan today to share the work Paylos does in the disability sector as well as with at risk youth.

Amazing organisation.

Tina Naughton, Monique Cain and I loved having you both in the studio today 📻

25/11/2025

📻 Tune in today on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio from 1-2pm with me, Tina Naughton and Monique Cain.

Today we have Luke Wilson and Ryan from Paylos coming into to the studio and it’s going to be an awesome show.

Ryan will be sharing his inspiring journey and the amazing things he’s doing now.

So tune in!!

24/11/2025

On 4 December, I’m running a Visions and Dreams Online Workshop! ✨

This session is for everyone… and especially for families caring for someone with a disability. 💙

You can:
🌟 Create a vision board for your own dreams and goals for the year ahead
🌟 Or create a vision board for the loved one you care for, capturing what they want to do, experience and become

So often, carers put themselves last. This workshop is a beautiful chance to pause, reflect and bring your hopes (or your loved one’s hopes) to life in a way you can actually see. 💫

We’ll come together online, connect, have some fun and get creative – all while setting gentle, meaningful intentions for the future.

🗓 Date: 4 December
📍 Online workshop (join from home!)
Registration link below - link for meeting will be shared once registration is complete. 💛

Send a message to learn more

23/11/2025

Spots are filling up, so don't forget to book your FREE sensory friendly Santa photo 🎅

Free Santa photos for families!!!!! 🎅

This year, Purple Soup is helping make Christmas more inclusive with Free Sensitive Santa Family Portrait Photo sessions — designed for families of children with disabilities, chronc illnesses, are neurodiverse, or have special needs.

These FREE sessions offer:
🎅🏻 A calm, sensory-friendly environment
🎅🏻 A full hour appointment (no queues or crowds)
🎅🏻 A free digital photo with Santa
🎅🏻 A special stocking to take home

Sessions will be available in our studio in Somerville on the following days by appointment only.
Sat 15 Nov
Sun 16 Nov
Sat 6 Dec
Sun 7 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Sat 20 Dec
Sun 21 Dec
Call 1300 488 474 to book your session.

Pictured below is Rie and her family in 2024. She reflects…

“How amazing to have this accessible opportunity to take a family portrait for Christmas, not only with my special needs daughter and son, but also her Grandmother, her carers and our fur babies. It was especially great not having to worry about rushing as it was just us. This went a long way towards keeping my autistic daughter calm. Tim and team were caring and accommodating, making us feel at ease throughout the whole photo shoot. Loved the fabulous backdrop and props. Highly recommended. 🎅🏻”

18/11/2025

What a great show today on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio 📻 🎶 🎸 🎙️

Today we spoke with Elle Baker from MePACS and learned about the amazing service they provide to the community with their life saving alarms.

It was so great to learn more about these valuable resources for people and their families.

We also had Rosie Caulfield in the studio sharing her amazing songs live 🎶 and what a treat it was. So special.

She sang Underestimate Me and shared the inspiration behind that song. So powerful.

She also sang Darcy’s song that she co-wrote with me. I’ve heard her sing this song several times, but it always hits a cord when I hear it again.

Thanks so much to both these amazing ladies for coming in today. Tina Naughton and I loved it ❤️

17/11/2025

Tune in today from 1–2 pm on The Unexpected Journey with me and Tina Naughton on - Your Peninsula Radio! 🎧💥

We’ve got an absolute cracker of a show lined up!

First up, we’ll be chatting with Elle Baker from MePACS to learn all about the incredible services they provide and the difference they’re making in the community. 🙌💙 I’m really looking forward to this conversation!

And that’s not all…
We’re also welcoming the amazing Rosie Caulfield into the studio for a live performance! 🎤✨ She’ll be singing some beautiful tunes and sharing the inspiration behind her songs — you won’t want to miss it.

It’s going to be a fantastic show, so make sure you tune in from 1 pm and join us for an hour of connection, music, and community storytelling. 💛📻

12/11/2025

Free Santa photos for families!!!!! 🎅

This year, Purple Soup is helping make Christmas more inclusive with Free Sensitive Santa Family Portrait Photo sessions — designed for families of children with disabilities, chronc illnesses, are neurodiverse, or have special needs.

These FREE sessions offer:
🎅🏻 A calm, sensory-friendly environment
🎅🏻 A full hour appointment (no queues or crowds)
🎅🏻 A free digital photo with Santa
🎅🏻 A special stocking to take home

Sessions will be available in our studio in Somerville on the following days by appointment only.
Sat 15 Nov
Sun 16 Nov
Sat 6 Dec
Sun 7 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Sat 20 Dec
Sun 21 Dec
Call 1300 488 474 to book your session.

Pictured below is Rie and her family in 2024. She reflects…

“How amazing to have this accessible opportunity to take a family portrait for Christmas, not only with my special needs daughter and son, but also her Grandmother, her carers and our fur babies. It was especially great not having to worry about rushing as it was just us. This went a long way towards keeping my autistic daughter calm. Tim and team were caring and accommodating, making us feel at ease throughout the whole photo shoot. Loved the fabulous backdrop and props. Highly recommended. 🎅🏻”

11/11/2025

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one month since the Local Disability Expo! 💙 What an absolutely amazing day it was, filled with connection, inclusion, and community spirit. 🌈

So many families came through the doors to meet incredible providers, enjoy the entertainment, and celebrate everything that makes our community so special. The energy in the room was truly inspiring, and it reminded me why I love bringing this event to life each year. 💛

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors Care Fast, GRACE Professional Services, and Austin Phillips - Ray White Frankston for your ongoing support. Your belief in the importance of inclusion helps make this event possible. 🙌

And of course, a big thank you to James Pyne Photography for capturing the heart and joy of the day so beautifully. 📸 The smiles, the laughter, and the moments of connection you caught will be cherished memories for everyone involved.

✨ I’m so excited to announce that the next Local Disability Expo will be held on Saturday, 17 October 2026! Mark the date because it’s going to be another incredible celebration of inclusion and community. 💙

10/11/2025

Join us today on RPP FM - Your Peninsula Radio from 1-2pm 📻

You can tune in on 98.3, 98.7 or live via the RPPFM website.

Today, Tina Naughton and I will be speaking with Jordan Richard from Ability Action Australia to hear about the services they provide.

Going to be a great show!!!