J&D Supports

10/03/2026

🌟 4 WEEKS TO GO! 🌟

Get ready Port Pirie… the countdown is on for J&D Supports’ very first Shine Bright Disco Night! 🕺💃
It’s going to be an epic night of music, lights, dancing and fun for the kids!

✨ Dress in your brightest neon or fluro outfits

🎧 DJ pumping the best music
🎲 Games and prizes to be won
🍭 Snacks & drinks available to purchase
💳 EFTPOS or cash available

Bring your energy, your glow sticks, and your best dance moves! 🌈

📅 Wednesday 15th April

🕒 Ages 4–9: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
🕖 Ages 10–16: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

📍 Phoenix Park – The Terrace, Port Pirie

💰 $5 Entry

This will be a fully supervised community event filled with fun, colour and good vibes.

⚡ Mark the date and get ready to SHINE BRIGHT!

06/03/2026

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05/03/2026

Women’s Chat Night – What a Great Start! ☕💬

Our very first Women’s Chat Night was a wonderful success!

It was a relaxed evening filled with great conversation, plenty of laughs, coffee in hand, and women simply enjoying each other’s company. We chatted about anything and everything — life, stories, experiences, and a few random topics along the way.

There was no pressure, no expectations, just a welcoming space where everyone could relax, connect, and be themselves.

These moments of connection are exactly what community is all about. 💙

We’re already looking forward to the next Women’s Chat Night and welcoming even more people to join in.

Small steps. Big progress. 💙

05/03/2026

🎤✨ SHINE BRIGHT KARAOKE NIGHT – 90’s THEME! ✨🎤

Get ready Port Pirie! We’re excited to launch our Shine Bright Karaoke Night, a fun and inclusive community event where everyone is welcome to step up, sing out, and enjoy a great night together.

This month’s theme is 🎶 90’s Night 🎶

👕 Dress up in your favourite 90’s gear!
Think denim jackets, flannel shirts, bucket hats, band tees, tracksuits and retro vibes!

Bring your best throwback songs — from Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys to Nirvana, Britney Spears, Oasis and more!

📅 Friday 24th April
🕕 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Phoenix Park
The Terrace, Port Pirie SA

💰 Gold Coin Entry
🎤 Free Songs All Night

🍔 Food Available for Purchase
💳 Cash & EFTPOS Available

✔ All Ages Welcome
✔ Inclusive & Supportive
✔ Alcohol-Free Environment
✔ Safe Community Space

Whether you want to sing, cheer others on, or just enjoy the atmosphere, this night is about bringing the community together and celebrating confidence, connection, and fun.

🌟 Step up. Sing out. Shine Bright. 🌟

Because at J&D Supports we believe in celebrating different abilities. 💙

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Support work done right! 👍😄

Not every shift is about paperwork, routines, or schedules…

Sometimes it’s about laughing together, sharing a moment, and celebrating the little wins. 💙

This is what support should look like —
connection, trust, respect, and a few good selfies along the way. 📸😆

At J&D Supports, we believe progress doesn’t always have to be big to matter.

Sometimes it’s just a smile, a thumbs-up, and knowing someone has your back. 🙌

Small steps. Big progress. 💙

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04/03/2026

Over the past few weeks we have been working on restoring a vehicle that had been stored in a shed for over five years. The car required significant initial work before it could be started, including dealing with seized spark plugs, broken electrical connectors, and several wiring issues.

During today’s session we successfully got the vehicle running for the first time since it had been stored. This was a positive milestone in the project and provided the client with a strong sense of achievement.

The client’s long-term goal for the vehicle is to complete a full rebuild and have the car resprayed. The project will be carried out gradually over multiple support shifts, allowing the client to participate in mechanical tasks, problem solving, and hands-on learning throughout the process.

03/03/2026

Men’s Chat Night — done right. 🔊💬

Gone are the days of sitting in a circle singing Kumbaya.

Tonight, we connected the way men often do best — shoulder to shoulder, not face to face.

We talked about life.
Work.
Challenges.
Goals.
Random topics.

All while setting up stereo equipment together and figuring out what works best.

No pressure.
No forced conversations.
Just genuine connection through shared activity.

03/03/2026

OUR NEW ACTIVITY BOOKLET IS HERE😍

We’re excited to announce that our updated J&D Supports Activity Booklet is live🥳

02/03/2026

✨ Port Pirie… it’s your time to SHINE ✨
🎭 SHINE BRIGHT TALENT NIGHT 🎤
🗓 Date: TBA
⏰ 5:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 Location: TBA

ALL ACTS MUST BE REGISTERED
Please inbox us

This isn’t just a talent show — this is a celebration of confidence, courage and community 💙
We’re creating a safe, inclusive stage where people of all abilities can perform, be seen, be heard and be celebrated.

🎶 Sing
💃 Dance
🎸 Play an instrument
🎤 Perform comedy or poetry
✨ showcase your own unique talent
🌟 Prizes to be won on the night!
👩‍⚖️ A selection of judges will be there to score performances and help crown our Shine Bright winners.

But most importantly…
👏 Every performer receives encouragement.
🌈 Every performer belongs.
🪙 Gold coin donation entry
🍿 Food & drinks available for purchase
🚫 Alcohol-free environment
💙 Calm, supportive setting

All money raised — including donations and food sales — goes directly towards supporting our programs at J&D Supports, including the Momentum Program.

When you attend Shine Bright, you’re not just coming to an event — you’re helping build confidence, independence and opportunity in our community.

At J&D Supports, we believe in celebrating different abilities.

✨ Small steps. Big progress. ✨

02/03/2026

🌸 Starting Thursday 5th March @ 6:30pm 🌸
J&D Supports is proud to launch our very first Women’s Chat Night 💬💞

This isn’t therapy.
There’s no pressure.
No expectations.

Just a small group of women coming together for honest conversation, shared stories, laughter, support and connection 🤍

✨ Real talk
✨ No judgement
✨ Private & confidential
✨ Safe, supportive space

Sometimes you don’t need fixing… you just need to be heard 💕

If you’ve been looking for a calm, welcoming space to connect — this could be for you 🌷

📩 Register your interest via Facebook Messenger
🌐 Or visit www.jdsupports.com.au⁠�
Limited spots available 💗

Let’s create a space where women feel comfortable, valued and supported 💫