Participate Australia

04/06/2026

Our disability support volunteer, Maggie, was recognised during the Burwood Council Volunteer Recognition Awards with a special Senior volunteer of the year certificate of appreciation.

Nominated by our Izabela, we are delighted to see Maggie being recognised for all her hard work and dedication to our participants and the organisation.

Volunteers are very special and we thank Maggie for all her work with us and congratulate her on her Award.

04/06/2026

checkout this great opportunity with Carers NSW!

If you are a woman who cares for a family member and have a business idea - big or small - there is support available.

Funded by Women NSW, we’re running ‘Small Business for Women Carers’ - a free 6-month program for women in NSW.

You will get one-on-one coaching, simple workshops and the chance to connect with other women in the same situation.

Everything is flexible. It fits around your caring role and your life.

If you are ready to start or grow a business, this program is for you!

Learn more here: https://www.carersnsw.org.au/services-and-support/programs-services/small-business-for-women-carers

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and we wish you a beautiful and peaceful day with family and friends ❤️

14/04/2026

Please take a minute to review and hope you will sign the petition! ❤️

QSAN supports this campaign by Nina Funnell, journalist from News.com "Don't Subpoena Our Support: Keep Counselling Confidential"

The campaign calls for the complete confidentiality of sexual violence counselling notes in criminal trials in Australia.

Currently in Queensland, there is an absolute privilege protecting counselling notes up to and including the committal but a qualified privilege at trial. This means, the defence can and often does, still get access to the victim-survivor's confidential counselling notes at trial.

The link to sign the petition is below.

In addition, the human rights of victim survivors of sexual violence need to be protected and upheld.

Presently, only the human rights of the accused in the criminal justice system are specifically protected in the Human Rights Act (QLD) 2019.

This ongoing failure, entrenches existing bias and gender discrimination in the criminal justice system and must change to promote a fairer and more just system.

https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/don-t-subpoena-our-support-keep-counselling-confidential?just_launched=true

31/03/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month

This month is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of autistic people and to build greater understanding, acceptance and inclusion across our communities.

Autism is a natural part of human diversity, and every autistic person has unique strengths, perspectives and support needs. By listening to autistic voices, challenging misconceptions, and creating more inclusive environments, we can help ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, belong and thrive.

Let’s move beyond awareness to understanding - today and every day!