A relaxed afternoon by the river turned into a gentle celebration of love, inclusion and community. The Melt Festival’s River Pride Picnic wasn’t about big stages or loud crowds - just sunshine, laughter and the peaceful rhythm of Pride flowing along the water. A Gentle Morning by the River Some days just have a peaceful kind of magic about them. The sun was out, the sky was clear, and the river shimmered like a ribbon of light - the perfect setting for the Melt Festival’s Ri

Last week I got into more crafting for Halloween - it was so much fun for such little expense! I love a good browse around Kmart and found these awesome mini coffins for just $4. You can also buy a larger one for only $8 - what a bargain! Getting Into the Spooky Spirit There's so many fun and creative ways you could decorate them - paint, photos, newspaper clippings, stickers, diamond art or even some of the fantastic Halloween craft items out at $2 shops like spiders or skel

Yesterday I got into the spooky spirit with a fun hands-on craft day — making Halloween witch hats out of clay! The table was covered in sculpting tools, bits of clay, and plenty of concentration as we shaped our own mini magical masterpieces. From curling the hat brims just right to adding little stars and moons for decoration, it was the perfect mix of creativity and Halloween fun. Why Witch Hats? Our goal was to make beautiful witch hats that could sit over a tealight, cas

Supernova is a fun day celebrating all things nerdy, geeky, movies, TV shows, gaming, and pop culture - and the best part is, it’s FREE for carers/companion card holders when attending with a paid ticket! We went back in 2023 and had an absolute blast. It is coming up again this year from November 7th-9th and tickets are already on sale. As a massive Star Wars nerd, I was thrilled to hear that the 501st Legion would be there. I’ve seen them cosplay many times before, but it

Matsuri Brisbane is a wonderful free festival full of culture and entertainment! Lots of great markets to browse full of Japanese crafts, clothing, food and travel information. You can also book and pay to do some workshops and classes on the day which looked fun. We went nice and early, thankfully, as it was so busy when we left. We loved the Taiko drummers performance. We have seen them before at the Sake Festival and had to see them again. The sound is amazing and feels go

My support worker and I had such a fantastic time yesterday at the Ekka! I had not been since probably my late teens, so I was a little dubious how much value for money it would be now that I am in my 40's. We found so much to do and see. We really enjoyed our day immensely. Going on a Tuesday surpassed my expectations - it was much quieter than I expected. Without huge crowds, we could relax and explore at our own pace. We made our first stop at the showbag pavilion whilst i

🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I was so excited to go to my very first pride festival. I'm in my 40s, but hey, better late than never, right?! This awesome festival is on annually at Pine Rivers Park in Strathpine. The festival is filled with nothing but good vibes and colourful fun! There were fantastic markets to explore and many community services offering cool, free activities. We made some pins, a bracelet, got stickers and I even brought home beads to make another bracelet. I

On my bucket list was always to see my first ballet. With support now, I was really excited and determined to go and do it! I decided to treat myself for a Christmas present to see The Nutcracker at QPAC's Playhouse, which is in December annually. We had a delicious cheese board and a beverage beforehand, as we waited with anticipation for the performance. It's always a nice opportunity to dress a little fancier than usual too! The choreography was so beautiful that I found

We visited the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple for our very first time and what a beautiful and serene place. It felt so calming and an honour to even be there. The temple, gardens and statues spread throughout made you feel like you were in another time and place. There is quite a lot to see and do, with free activities and entertainment, classes or even a tea meditation you can pay to attend. We did a little calligraphy and played a new Buddhist card game with one of the d

I decided we just had to go and take a day trip to check out the Kalbar Sunflower Festival last weekend. With some planning, I was ready to embark on a bigger adventure than our usual close attractions. Wow! What a beautiful day we had! Despite the long drive, it was incredibly worth it. Anticipation and Arrival As soon as we spotted the sunflowers from a distance, I was so excited! Wow! The Beauty of Sunflowers My highlights of the day included the stunning beauty of the su