SKILL Limestone Coast

22/12/2025

On behalf of Barry, Paul and Ruth we would like to wish you happiness and love for this Christmas - New Year period.
May you spend time doing things you love, with family or friends around you.
We understand that some find this time of the year hard, and we would encourage you to reach out and contact someone. You are never alone.
Most importantly stay safe, as we would love to see you in 2026 at our first Catch up and Chat meeting on February 5th.

20/12/2025

Good afternoon!

Are you an employee or volunteer working behind the scenes to create events?

Whether you're holding large Festivals, small gigs, or sports carnivals- come and learn how you can be more accessible and inclusive in your event management!

JFA Purple Orange - Disability Inclusion Training Project is offering FREE training at the Mount Gambier library!Want to equip yourself with the tools and strategies so that more people can attend and participate fully?

Our Accessible Events Training is for you!Inclusive events don’t just remove barriers—they open doors to more diverse community engagement.

When: Tuesday 6th January 2026 9:30am – 12:30 pm
Where: Mount Gambier Library, Community Room, 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier

This training provides practical tools and inclusive strategies to help you plan and deliver events that are welcoming and accessible to all.

10/12/2025

The SKILL Limestone Coast Connectors - Barry, Paul and Ruth would like to thank all those who have attended our Catch up meetings throughout the Year.
We are currently mapping out what 2026 may look like with speakers from organizations you were interested in hearing from/about and our regular friendship meetings
We will let you know full details soon......
Watch this space

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

🔎 Mount Gambier: We need you!

🪙 This is a paid opportunity for people with intellectual disability living in Mount Gambier.

Join our project and help people in regional communities to speak up.

📣 The project is called Speaking Up in the Bush.

✅ You will:
Share your ideas with SACID.
Learn about self-advocacy.
Meet other people.

ℹ️ Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/SUBchamps2025

Contact SACID if you have questions:
📞 08 8352 4416.
📧 admin@sacid.org.au.

02/12/2025

Happy international day of people with disabilities!

30/11/2025

Are you passionate about dementia care and environmental design?
We're seeking participants for a study on dementia-inclusive environments. Please note that this study is online.

What's Involved?
As a participant, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Contribute your valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in environmental design and dementia care.
• Help us evaluate how information is delivered, and educational resources are designed.

Who We're Looking For:
• People who are 18 years of age and above
• People who are passionate about dementia-inclusive environments
• People who are comfortable with using digital tools and online platforms and would like to contribute to a study on dementia inclusive environments.

If you're interested and would like to be a participant, please contact Dr Joanna Sun via📧 email at designanddementia@utas.edu.au or participate in the survey here 🔗https://redcap.link/67ft1mi9.

28/11/2025

SKILL Limestone Coast invites those with disabilities and those who care for them to our December Chat and Catch-up.
Thursday 4th December, Mount Gambier Library from 11am till 2pm.
Finger food, Hot and cold drinks available.
Want more info, just contact me or send a message
Be lovely to see you there

For those with talking phones, we have a festive border or green pine leaves and red berries. Down the bottom we have a very cute reindeer in each corner. Information as above, along with - bring some Christmas cheer and join in the fun. For more information contact Ruth on 0438778286 or Ruth ruthm@purpleorange.org

22/11/2025

Some handy advice for abled people and neurotypicals.

26/10/2025