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Welcome to We Belong

Creating more inclusive communities where everyone has opportunities to participate, connect and belong.

Welcome to our first We Belong newsletter. We’ll be sharing stories from people in our community, useful resources, inclusive programs, upcoming activities and practical ideas that can help make our community more welcoming for everyone.

September 2026

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

Resources to help create welcoming spaces

Small changes can make a big difference to whether somebody feels welcome and able to participate.

We Belong has developed practical resources for people with disability, families, community organisations, clubs and businesses.

This is a thumbnail image of a flipbook called Building an inclusive community together - A guide for those with lived experience

Lived Experience Inclusive Handbook

Practical information informed by lived experience to help create more inclusive and welcoming communities.

This is a thumbnail image of a flip book called Building an inclusive community together - A guide for Clubs and the Community

Community Inclusive Handbook

Ideas organisations can use to improve accessibility, participation and belonging.

How to Reduce Anxiety

Easy-to-use strategies that can help people understand and manage anxiety in everyday situations.

Conversation Buddy Cards

Simple conversation prompts designed to make starting a chat a little easier.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Help us understand what matters to you

We want We Belong opportunities to reflect what people in our community actually want.

Interested in further study, learning new skills or exploring new opportunities? We’d love to hear from you.

WHAT’S ON

24th September
Flagstaff
Shoalhaven
Office

Information Session

Families, Carers and
Support Workers are
welcome to attend

16th – 20th
November
One – on – One
Online or in person

Art of Conversation

Build your capacity and resilience in groups or out in public

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STORIES WORTH SHARING

Hear from people sharing their experiences, challenges and achievements through We Belong.

Building Skills and Resilience

Emily has worked at Flagstaff Group across a number of roles.

As part of We Belong, she shares some of her experiences of being neurodivergent and the challenges anxiety and epilepsy can create in everyday life.

Emily talks about building skills, developing resilience and finding ways to overcome barriers.

Listen to the Podcast

The Power of Story: Breaking the Stigma

Former Dragons player Dan Hunt shares his personal journey with mental health and the experiences that led him to create Mental Health Movement.

Dan’s story explores why talking openly about mental health matters and how sharing lived experience can help others.

Watch Dan’s story

COMMUNITY

Everyone should have the opportunity to take part

We are committed to making spaces inclusive for everyone to participate in their community

There are benefits to an Organisation creating a welcoming space including:

Improved Reputation
Attract New Members
Broaden Your Customer Base
Increased Potential to visit Website or Premises

Join with us to create an adaptive group or activity, this could be:

Sporting organisations
Community groups
Public spaces
Clubs
Learning institutions
Local businesses

There are many ways accessibility and inclusivity can be achieved.
Together, we can make it happen.

Community Spotlight: Figtree Lions

A big thank you to Figtree Lions for supporting the We Belong project.

Their contribution helps us continue creating opportunities for people to participate, connect and belong in their community.

Members of Figtree Lions also generously volunteered their time and services at Flagstaff’s 60th Anniversary BBQ.

Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive community.

Rebecca Lachlan with members of the Figtree Lions Club

Programs

Flagstaff Life Choices provides personalised support for individuals with disabilities who have an NDIS plan. Our dedicated team works alongside participants, helping them achieve their goals at their own pace.

Intellectual disability
Autism
Physical disabilities
Down syndrome
Mental health & psychosocial disabilities

Not yet NDIS registered?

We can help guide you through the application process.

*All services are priced according to the current NDIS Price Guide. We provide transparent quotes before you start.

Any of these programs sound good to you?

Access2Work – Build confidence & job readiness
Skill Building – Greater independence in daily life
Job Ready Training – Pathways to meaningful employment
We Belong – Connection, friendship, belonging
Supper Club – Community outings and interest-based groups
Keep Fit & Healthy – Physical & mental wellbeing
Support Coordination – Clarity and progress toward NDIS goals

REACHING GOALS

Mario wanted to learn to drive, although he thought he wasn’t able to after his injury. This would increase his opportunities and allow him to drive the laundry van.
After talking to the We Belong Project Officer he seen his specialist to ask for an assessment and passed.

Excited by this news he then went on to study for the Driving Knowledge Test with RMS. He passed the test and is now practicing on the road.

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