Disability Youth Support Services

31/10/2025

Over the past couple of weeks, DYSS has been engaging in bike riding activities, and today, we had the pleasure of having the entire DYSS team biking together! Remember to Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen and Slap on a hat before participating in outdoor activities in the sun! ☀️

21/10/2025

Observe Keenan on his first day 2 years ago and note the significant progress he has made. With DYSS having appointed their first worker two months ago, Keenan has successfully achieved his objectives and is poised to continue thriving. Congratulations and welcome to our new worker Campbell.

14/08/2025

Playing on the digger at the park is hard work phew 😮‍💨 😂

Why take one when you can take 3 out! Lasssssssko

13/05/2025

Calling all who need an activity for Friday with your participants? Here you go!!! Lasssgau!!

☕ Exciting News! ☕

The Rocks Yeppoon, Bar and Restaurant Coffee Caravan will be offering FREE coffee to all visitors who head down to watch the Fitzroy Community Hospice "Hoist For Hospice"! Swing by and enjoy a cuppa on us. 🚐✨

📅 Friday 16th May
⏰ 630am -9am
📍 JRT Group, Cassam Street, Hidden Valley

13/05/2025

Wednesday 7th May! Our key staff member George and his participant are further developing their lawn mowing skills, concentrating on strategies to enhance participant satisfaction in this activity. Using a spray can to demarcate the edges of the sections that require mowing!

27/04/2025

Mowing with DYSS part 1.

Hopefully I can upload a better video in the near future with evidence of improvement and steps taken to achieve this!

14/04/2025

You know what it is

04/04/2025

Several reasons why it is important to do cooking activities

1. **Independence**: It helps them prepare their own meals and rely less on others.

2. **Nutrition**: Cooking at home leads to healthier eating habits.

3. **Life Skills**: It builds skills like planning and organization, boosting confidence.

4. **Social Interaction**: Cooking can be a fun activity to do with others.

5. **Creativity**: It allows for creativity in experimenting with different foods.

6. **Budgeting**: Clients learn to manage their food budget and shopping.

7. **Therapeutic Benefits**: Cooking can reduce stress and provide a sense of achievement.

8. **Cultural Connection**: It helps clients connect with their heritage and traditions.

Overall, cooking skills enhance clients' quality of life by promoting health, independence, and social engagement.

19/03/2025

Consistently work with your participants strengths. Make the activity fun, and they’ll participate. Constantly praise them for the hard work. George and Keenan at it again doing activities with his OT.

18/03/2025

When you run into friends whilst shopping! Always a smiley chap everytime I see him. Wanted to take a selfie with me.

10/03/2025

Our main worker George taking his supports to another level by constantly taking participants to trainings no matter what time it is!