The Quarters at Des Peres and Sherbrooke Village stopped by VOYCE St. Louis! We were excited to participate in Project Holiday Cheer this year. Project Holiday Cheer initiative is all about spreading joy and connection to the older adults in our long-term care community. We were happy to play a small part in this effort to ensure every older adult feels remembered and valued during the holiday season.
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Making Christmas Magical for All: The Importance of Braille Letters to Santa Christmas is a time of wonder and joy, especially for children. Writing a letter to Santa is a cherished tradition, but for children who are blind or visually impaired, it can often feel inaccessible. That’s why offering Braille Christmas letters to Santa is such an essential step in making the holiday season inclusive. A Braille letter allows children to independently express their wishes and connect with the magic of Christmas. It’s more than just a letter—it’s a way for them to feel seen, valued, and included in the festive spirit that so many take for granted. For parents and caregivers, this small yet impactful act shows their child that their needs matter and that Christmas traditions can be accessible for everyone. And for organisations or communities offering Braille letters, it’s an opportunity to promote inclusivity and foster a sense of belonging. This Christmas, let’s ensure every child feels the joy and excitement of the season, no matter their abilities. After all, the magic of Santa should be for everyone. A magical idea! Well done RNIB ?? #InclusiveChristmas #AccessibilityMatters #BrailleLettersToSanta #Inclusion #Accessibilty
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In this feature story, find out how the power of hope is helping the people working in Scotland's residential child care community to change lives: https://buff.ly/3SR6SC7
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In this feature story, find out how the power of hope is helping the people working in Scotland's residential child care community to change lives: https://buff.ly/3SR6SC7
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Community Development @ Proud 2 Play | Vice President @ Queer Sporting Alliance | Special Projects & Activations Manager @ Racing Pride | Founder of Australian LGBT Ice Hockey
The Active Rainbow Families program has been funded through VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities Grants. It’s a program I designed from scratch, so I'm very proud of it! The inspiration for this came after attending the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention, where I heard about Sport Singapore's ActiveSG program. Many of the challenges were shared, but in different contexts - we need to rebuild the relationship with physical activity in our community. What if we could adapt this concept for our Rainbow Families? Building off that need, we created a program that not only encourages physical activity but also seeks to reimagine and rebuild what it can look like for LGBTQIA+ families. (Hopefully, I'll get to share more about LGBTQIA+ programs at future sport/physical activity conventions!) The program is more than just getting families active—it’s about recognising and addressing the complex relationships Rainbow Families have with sport. For many teens, there may be discrimination or exclusion in sports. For parents, there could be trauma from those same spaces. And for younger kids, we have the chance to avoid those negative experiences altogether. Active Rainbow Families is about hitting the reset button on what physical activity can be: inclusive, flexible, and fun. With a mix of gamification, family bonding, and diverse activities, we’re creating a space where families can rebuild—or start—a positive relationship with physical exercise. To ensure we’re making an impact, we’ve built in a research module to track how these experiences influence that relationship over time. I’m so excited for what this program can achieve, and I’m grateful to Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) for believing in this vision.
We’re thrilled to announce that Proud 2 Play has been successful in securing funding from Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)’s Growing Healthy Communities Grants! This support will help us launch the Active Rainbow Families program, designed to create more active, inclusive, and connected communities for LGBTQIA+ families and young people. The program will offer a variety of fun and accessible activities—both indoors and outdoors—designed to foster a lifelong connection to physical activity while strengthening social connections and community bonds. With amazing partners like Rainbow Families, parkrun Australia, Zoos Victoria, BOUNCEinc, BlocHaus Bouldering, O'Brien Icehouse, Parks Victoria, and many more, we’re creating opportunities for families to get active in spaces that are welcoming and inclusive. We can’t wait to share more details with you as the program rolls out. Thank you to VicHealth for believing in this vision, and to all our partners and supporters who make this possible. Let’s keep building a healthier, more inclusive future for our communities! ???? Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved!
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Check out this blog post to hear one family's inspiring journey with Compass' Coordinated Family Support (CFS) program: https://lnkd.in/gjnbdyTE The article dives into how CFS has provided personalized, flexible support that's empowered this family to continue caring for their loved one at home. Learn about the proactive planning, holistic services, and sense of community CFS has brought them. What are your thoughts on CFS? Has your agency started providing this service yet?
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Fostering is all about those small, everyday moments that make a world of difference to a child or young person in care – the things many of us might take for granted. ?? If fostering has ever crossed your mind, there’s no better time to take the first step. Start your journey today and make a meaningful impact in the New Year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUMFJAiN
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Family caring for family has always been the backbone of the CarDon name. Want to learn more about how we started? Click below to read more about our CarDon family. https://lnkd.in/g43FD7sU
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Children's Book Author focusing on Social, Emotional, Learning (SEL topics), Creator of the Caring Kids A-Z series
?? Is your child navigating big changes? Rescuing Reeva is the perfect story to show them they’re not alone. ?? Reeva’s journey of finding joy through caring for others will warm hearts and inspire kids to embrace kindness and hope. ?? Add this to your family’s reading list today! #RescuingReeva #ParentingWin #BooksForKids #KindnessMatters #SocialEmotionalLearning
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Family caring for family has always been the backbone of the CarDon name. Want to learn more about how we started? Click below to read more about our CarDon family. https://lnkd.in/g43FD7sU
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With the holiday season upon us it's the perfect time to think about family giving. Giving together as a family can create meaningful family traditions and lifelong habits. For more information on how to engage your children in the spirit of giving be sure to read out latest blog: https://loom.ly/TLhD6ug
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