Co-Hive

02/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Co-Hive! 🎉

Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection, and meaningful moments, shared with the people and communities that matter most. 🤍

31/12/2025

2025 was a breakout year for us in so many ways! 🙌

With your love and support, we’ve:
• Grown as an organisation
• Supported more participants toward open employment and tertiary education
• Fostered independence and social wellbeing, and
• Strengthened partnerships that help us do more together

The community we've built is beyond anything we could've ever dreamed of!

To our participants, families, staff, and partners, these milestones show we’re heading in the right direction, and we’re excited to keep moving forward together next year. ✨

26/12/2025

“I don’t have a disability, I just have a different ability.” – Luke

Luke’s journey is one of courage, growth, and independence.

From 21 hospital admissions before the age of seven to years of early intervention and therapy, Luke and his family never stopped believing in what was possible. With the support of dedicated therapists, educators, and specialists, they built a foundation that prepared him for what came next.

Now, as part of the Co-Hive community, Luke is thriving.

“Since joining Co-Hive, Luke has grown in ways we could never have imagined. He’s learning everyday skills that many take for granted, like cooking, budgeting, and navigating public transport. He’s doing it all with pride and independence.” – Jelena

Through our Employment Pathways Program, Luke developed real-world skills, confidence, and self-belief — leading to paid open employment at Skutopia, earning the same pay as any other employee.

Luke’s story shows what’s possible when education meets opportunity and when workplaces open their doors to inclusion.

🎥 Watch Jelena and Luke’s full testimonial on our YouTube channel
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFpF8o4FdJI&t=15s

🌟 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our Co-Hive families!

23/12/2025

The Buzz Bulletin is out! 📬
Check your inbox!

Our Spring Buzz Bulletin highlights the quarter of 2025 at Co-Hive, including:
• Participant achievements
• Program highlights
• Stories and moments from across our hubs

It captures the diversity of our programs and the meaningful progress our Co-Hivers continue to make.

✨ Our full-year reflection will be shared in the 2025 Impact Report, coming next year.

As you enjoy some downtime over summer, whether by the pool, at home, or away, take a moment to scroll through the Spring Buzz Bulletin and celebrate the achievements of our Co-Hivers 💛

23/12/2025

Ending the year with strikes, laughs, and the people who make it all happen 🎳

Each team member brings care, expertise and dedication to their work. This year, they have gone above and beyond, and none of what we do would be possible without them!

Thank you so much to our incredible staff. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

21/12/2025

Barefoot beach walks, deep breaths on the yoga mat, and karaoke songs on repeat 🌊🎶

The Honey-Co Girls Weekend Getaway gave our staff and participants the chance to slow down, connect, and simply enjoy being together in a safe, supportive space. With time away from everyday routines, the getaway helped build confidence, practise independence, and form friendships that felt easy and genuine.

Throughout the Girls Getaway, there was space for:
• Meaningful social connection in a women-only space
• Stronger friendships and a sense of belonging
• Increased confidence in social settings
• Opportunities to practise independence through shared travel and daily routines
• Time to relax, recharge, and have fun without pressure

👉 Check out to see the best moments of the Girls Weekend Getaway!

17/12/2025

Discovering the People and Systems Behind Every Bus Ride!

Our participants had an exciting behind-the-scenes visit to Busways, where they saw how routes are managed, how the depot operates, and how teams keep buses running safely and on time. They also explored career options in transport, logistics, mechanics, and fleet management — including pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships, and further study.

This experience opened the door to what a future in transport could look like, making our Transport and Logistics Employment Pathways, launching in 2026, the perfect next step for anyone keen to learn, explore, and build real workplace skills.

🤝 Ready to join us? Fill out the Referral Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxKTpHTJIrlXmPU0uFP6WcT1OSxZddSle75j5SQy88eqzKUA/viewform

🌐 Want to learn more about our programs? Visit our website: https://www.cohive.com.au/

15/12/2025

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the horrific events at Bondi.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have tragically lost their lives, those who have been injured, and the families and loved ones who are grieving.

We want to share a message of care and support for our Co-Hive community and beyond. This tragedy has been felt deeply, and it is especially distressing for many of our Co-Hivers — participants, staff and families — who are members of the Jewish community.

At Co-Hive, we are built on kindness, inclusion and respect for people of all cultures, backgrounds and faiths. We stand firmly with the Jewish community and with everyone who has been affected.

In moments like this, our sense of community matters more than ever. Today was a sombre day at Co-Hive, but it was also a powerful reminder of who we are — coming together, supporting one another, and holding space with care and compassion. We will continue to do this in the days ahead.

On the second night of Chanukah — the festival of light and joy — we will light an extra candle and continue to spread light, strength and hope within our community and beyond.

If you are feeling distressed or upset, please reach out to any member of the Co-Hive team. We are here for you.

Thank you for being part of the Co-Hive community. Please take care of yourselves and each other.

With love,
Co-Hive

13/12/2025

Love seeing this initiative from Flinders University 👏

Programs like this create more employment pathways — and that’s exactly what’s needed. The real hope, of course, is that this actually leads to award-wage, open employment, and that means employers stepping up and coming on board too.

It’s a positive step forward and one that reflects a lot of what we believe at Co-Hive: doing things differently, holding higher expectations, and creating real pathways beyond education.

This is how change happens — when education, employers and community work together.

Flinders University has launched Australia’s first Diploma of Employment Pathways specifically for people with intellectual disability, combining tailored university study, career planning, and work placement to create real pathways into meaningful employment. This inclusive one-year program begins in 2026 and builds on decades of research and community engagement.

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10/12/2025

Here’s what three weeks of work experience inside an industrial bakery looks like!

Our Hospitality and Tourism Pathways participants recently completed their three-week work experience at Tuga Pastries. It was a true taste of life inside a production kitchen — learning workplace expectations, jumping into hands-on tasks in prepping, baking, and production, and practicing strong hygiene and food-safety skills.

They worked side-by-side with Tuga staff, building confidence, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

They’re now developing solid food-handling and production skills, opening doors to future opportunities in cafés, bakeries, and other hospitality settings.

Join us in 2026 for our Hospitality Industry Employment Pathways! Enrol now at cohive.com.au

09/12/2025

Kick-start 2026 the Co-Hive way!

We’re loading up your January Break with 14 epic social meetups from 13–22 January — and an Independence Getaway to Berrima Retreat 20 - 23 January.

This is the the perfect way to jump into 2026 with confidence, connection, and fun.

Build skills while you enjoy the break:
• Boost your social confidence
• Strengthen communication skills
• Practise independence in real settings
• Make new friendships
• Sharpen your decision-making

Spots are filling fast — book now!
🎟️ https://www.cohive.com.au/social-meetups

‼️Please Note: Our Social Meetups & Independent Getaways are only Open to Co-Hivers, both past and present participants only.