CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.

13/06/2026

Who do you turn to when you are facing a challenge?

Friends are people that we trust and respect, who know us well, and who we can expect to look out for our best interests.

Everyone needs to have people who like them and care enough about them to give a different perspective when we feel stuck – or even give honest feedback when it’s needed.

While families and workers can also be good sounding boards, CRU's upcoming workshop on Building Friendships and Connections in Everyday Community Life is about how to ensure people with disabilities also have friends in their life to see them through the ups and downs of life.

Presented by internationally recognised expert Dr Angela Amado, this workshop will focus on how genuine friendships between people with disabilities and community members can become a reality.

Tuesday 23 June, in Coorparoo, Brisbane.
Registrations are closing. Book now!
https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26

12/06/2026

Holding a clearly articulated Vision of the future you want, for yourself or for a family member with disability, is a powerful strategy. Your Vision guides decision-making, helps you to prioritise, and can inspire you and the people you need to support you.

CRU is hosting a series of monthly peer discussions on 'Developing and Sustaining a Vision' at the Indooroopilly Library .

The next discussion is on Tuesday 30th June (10am to 12pm) for people with disabilities and family members.

The focus of this discussion will be starting to write your Vision.

The discussions will be led by Di Kerr, a CRU Facilitator and parent who has first-hand experience of how transformative a positive Vision can be.

Whether you are curious about the difference a positive Vision could make, or you want to re-visit and refresh a long-held Vision, you are welcome to join Di, to connect with others, share ideas and be inspired.

RSVPs are appreciated though you are welcome to pop in on the day. Contact Di at [email protected] or 07 3844 2211.

11/06/2026

Do you have a sibling with a disability? Are you unsure of what your role is now, are wondering what the future might hold, or just want to connect with others who understand the unique experience of being a sibling to someone with disability?

Join us for an evening discussion and dinner at CRU for brothers, sisters, and siblings of people with disabilities.

The session will include a light meal upon arrival and opportunities for conversation and connection.

Tuesday 30th June, 5.30pm arrival for 6-8pm at the CRU office in South Brisbane.

This is our first sibling peer event for several years, so please help us to spread the word!

Registration essential: https://events.humanitix.com/brothers-sisters-and-siblings-evening-discussion

10/06/2026

Creating more inclusive communities doesn't need to feel overwhelming.

When people have access to practical ideas, real examples and the confidence to take action, meaningful change becomes possible.

Our Inclusive Communities e-learning training module is designed to help communities move beyond good intentions and create places where people with disability feel genuinely welcomed, valued and able to belong.

E-learning training module coming soon.

10/06/2026

Did you know that having friends is good for your physical and mental health?

Friendships aren't just nice to have, they help us to be healthy and happy, and even help us to live longer.

CRU's upcoming workshop on Building friendships and connections in everyday community life is about how to ensure people with disabilities have authentic friendships and all the benefits that go with having meaningful relationships.

Presented by internationally recognised expert Dr Angela Amado, this workshop is for families, workers, professionals and allies to help you make genuine friendships between people with disabilities and community members a reality.

Tuesday 23 June, in Coorparoo, Brisbane. Register now at https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26

09/06/2026

ONE DAY – MANY VOICES

A day of real stories about inclusion, resilience and belonging.

Hear from people with disability and families sharing how they have built connections and created good lives in community.

Be inspired by people leading their own lives and shaping their futures—and leave with practical ideas you can put into action.

Speakers will be announced shortly.

Register now and be part of it:
https://events.humanitix.com/vision-in-action-0726

08/06/2026

Friends and family are essential to a good life, but too many people with disability miss out on meaningful, authentic friendships.

Many believe there is nothing we can do if relationships don’t happen “naturally”.

But Dr Angela Amado’s workshop on Building Friendships and Connections in Everyday Community Life will outline the many things family, workers, professionals and allies can do to support and nurture genuine relationships between people with disabilities and community members.

Because everyone deserves a good life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIbvpVi5Msc&list=PLqk23A8wz4yZKOAmtrp5b0JqgWFirrpER&index=4

Register now to join us at Easts Leagues Club, Coorparoo in Brisbane on Tuesday 23 June at:
https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26

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08/06/2026

Do you have lived experience of disability?

Learn how to confidently contribute your experience in co-design processes and help shape better policies, services and communities.

Join Co-Design Essentials – Cairns 2026 – a free, interactive workshop designed to build your knowledge, skills and confidence as a co-designer.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/co-design-essentials-cairns-2026

05/06/2026

Friends are people you can count on, and people who can count on you.

Everyone needs people they can call on when feeling down or needing a little help.

CRU's upcoming workshop on Building friendships and connections in everyday community life is about ensuring people with disabilities have a range of people they can count on (not just family and workers).

Presented by internationally recognised expert Dr Angela Amado, this workshop is for families, workers, professionals and allies to help you make reciprocal and supportive friendships between people with disabilities and community members a reality.

Tuesday 23 June, in Coorparoo, Brisbane. Register now at https://events.humanitix.com/building-friendships-and-connections-06-26

05/06/2026

A new webpage is coming soon - bringing together practical resources, real stories and ideas to support communities where people with disability can genuinely belong.

Explore inspiring examples of inclusion in action, discover tools to help create welcoming community spaces, and learn from the experiences of people contributing to community life across Queensland.

Because genuine inclusion doesn't just happen, it grows through intention, connection and community.

Launching soon