HappinessFirst

Today, we celebrate the incredible mums in our community 💐

From all of us at HappinessFirst, we would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to our participants, families, carers, support networks, and our amazing staff.

To the mums raising children with additional needs, supporting others every day, balancing the highs and lows, advocating, loving fiercely, and showing up even when it’s hard — we see you, and we celebrate you today.

Thank you for the love, strength, patience and care you bring into the world every single day.

Wishing you all a day filled with love, appreciation, connection and little moments of happiness ❤️

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Every child shines in their own special way. 💙
When autistic children are surrounded by people who understand and share their interests, connection becomes easier and confidence grows.

When you’re asked to be Director of Disability Inclusion for one of the Mornington Peninsula’s largest festivals, bringing together food, culture, community, inclusion and your Italian roots — how could you not bring your whole village along?

HappinessFirst is proud to partner with MP Italian Festa and in Rosebud to deliver a unique inclusion program leading into the Mornington Peninsula Italian Festa 2026.

A real-life opportunity for NDIS participants to explore events, hospitality, culture and community, while building confidence and being part of something truly special.

Want to know more or register your interest?
Here’s the link: https://happinessfirst.com.au/join-a-real-experience-program

When you’re asked to be Director of Disability Inclusion for one of the Mornington Peninsula’s largest festivals, bringing together food, culture, community, inclusion and your Italian roots — how could you not bring your whole village along?

HappinessFirst is proud to partner with MP Italian Festa and in Rosebud to deliver a unique inclusion program leading into the Mornington Peninsula Italian Festa 2026.

A real-life opportunity for NDIS participants to explore events, hospitality, culture and community, while building confidence and being part of something truly special.

Want to know more or register your interest?
Here’s the link :https://happinessfirst.com.au/join-a-real-experience-program

The link will be via our website too!❤️

Wishing you all a beautiful Easter filled with love, laughter, and time with family and friends 🐰💐

Enjoy the long weekend, we can’t wait to welcome you back to the café on April 7th!

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day (and everyday), we reflect on the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels safe, included, and understood 🤍

HappinessFirst was built on this exact idea, a place where everyone is embraced!!

Every individual brings something special into the world, and we are so proud to be part of a community that supports, uplifts, and celebrates that.

Always leading with kindness. Always choosing inclusion.

Easter week is here! Our team will be taking a well-earned break to recharge and get ready for the holiday season 🐣

The café will be closed from 3rd April to 6th April, and we’ll be back serving you from 9am on the 7th of April.

Wishing you all a beautiful Easter — see you soon! 💛

What. A. Month.
But let’s rewind… because this night deserves its moment ✨

Equal Access For Autism 💛

What a gala.
What a fundraiser.
What a room.

Over 1,000 people… and HappinessFirst biscuits in every hand 🍪
Still pinching myself.

This wasn’t just another event for me.
This one is personal.

At HappinessFirst, we proudly employ people living with autism.
And my beautiful 6 year old daughter Eleanna… she’s part of this community too.

So when I say Equal Access for Autism means everything to me — I mean it.
This is something I will advocate for for the rest of my life.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of something so powerful.
So many conversations. So many stories shared.
So many people asking, “What do you do?” — and truly wanting to understand.

That’s how change happens.

Cheryl G — you are the heartbeat of this movement.
What you are building with The Haven in Preston is something truly special.

A place where families like mine…
can walk in and just belong — no questions, no explanations.

We are so grateful.
We are so proud.
And we are just getting started.

, you guys really do truly hold up to your name ! This was outstanding - thank you.

And YES, what a way to spend my 46th birthday ❤️

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