Making Connections Support Services

21/10/2026

Sometimes, the most beautiful things happen when we simply stop and look. 💚

Around 12–18 months ago, a little honeysucker built a nest at my clients home. There were eggs, then tiny babies, and eventually those little ones spread their wings and flew away. 🪺

Over the past two weeks, I’ve watched as the nest was pulled apart and carefully rebuilt. And today, I was lucky enough to witness this beautiful little bird creating what will hopefully become a home for another generation.

There was even a moment when this little bird looked straight at me before flying away. Just a tiny moment, but one that reminded me how truly magical nature can be.

Sometimes, we get so caught up in the busyness of life that we forget to stop, breathe, listen, and appreciate the beauty happening right in front of us.

At Making Connections Support Services, we believe in connection in all its forms — all ages, all abilities, and even all species! We believe in kindness, respect, inclusion, and recognizing the beauty in the world around us.

We all have bad days. We all have moments when kindness feels a little harder. And that’s okay. We’re human.

But perhaps, if we all took a little more time to notice the small, beautiful things around us, we’d find a little more patience, compassion, and understanding for one another.

Today, a tiny bird reminded me of that.

Sometimes, all we need to do is stop, look, and appreciate the magic of simply being alive.

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19/10/2026

A little outing, a favourite food, and a lovely day out!

Today we headed to Muddy’s on the Cairns Esplanade and enjoyed some poutine — one of my client’s favourite foods!

Sometimes, it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference. Getting out into the community, enjoying a favourite meal, having a change of scenery, and making time for the things that bring us happiness.

For me, support work is about more than just getting through a list of tasks. It’s about creating meaningful experiences, encouraging independence, and making sure each person has the opportunity to enjoy life their way.

Because everyone deserves little moments of joy.

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30/09/2026

COMMUNICATION MATTERS

One of the most important parts of having a support worker is communication.

If something isn’t working — say so.

If your needs have changed — let your support worker know.

If there’s something you would like done differently — talk about it.

And support workers need to communicate too.

Clear, respectful communication between the person, their family and their support team can make a huge difference.

Good support starts with good communication.

21/09/2026

21 SEPTEMBER

WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY 💜

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day — a day to raise awareness, challenge stigma and remember that behind every diagnosis is a person with their own story, personality, memories, wishes and dreams.

This year’s global message is:

“The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

A diagnosis can help open the door to information, planning, treatment, care and support.

But perhaps most importantly, it can help families understand that their loved one is still the same person — they may simply need us to communicate, connect and support them differently.

At Making Connections Support Services, we believe support should always start with the person, not the diagnosis. 💜

12/09/2026

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK?

I’m a day late… I missed R U OK? Day on Thursday, but you know what? Every day is a chance to check in on someone.

So today, I’m asking you…

R U OK?

And if the answer is “No”, that’s okay too. You don’t have to face things alone, and you don’t have to have all the answers right now.

📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
🚨 If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

And if you’re not sure where to turn, you can also reach out to us at Making Connections Support Services. We’ll do our best to listen, support you and help connect you with the right services.

Sometimes, one simple question can make a bigger difference than we realise.

So, R U OK? 💛

And while you’re at it… ask someone else too.

14/08/2026

When something doesn’t feel right, speak up.

If you suspect abuse, neglect, exploitation or inappropriate treatment of an older person or a person with disability, don’t ignore it.

For aged care, concerns can be raised with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

For NDIS participants, concerns can be reported to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

As support workers, we have a responsibility to notice, document and report concerns appropriately.

Silence can leave someone vulnerable. Speaking up can protect them.