Moreton Bay Ability

We are grateful for our participants, families, carers, and community supporters who help make Moreton Bay Ability such a positive and welcoming space. 💙

Together, we continue building a stronger and more inclusive community.

Being part of the community helps build confidence, friendships, independence, and connection. 🌿

Everyone deserves opportunities to engage, participate, and thrive.

Disability does not define a person’s potential. 💙

Every individual has strengths, goals, talents, and dreams. Inclusion starts when we focus on abilities, not limitations.

Look at moi, look at moiiiiii. A bit of huffy puffy (exercise) is noice, different and keeps your heart healthy. ❤️

Finding time to work on your physical fitness is one of the best things you can do for your heart and your overall health. By making it work a little harder, you can cut your risk of heart disease by 33%.

It can be as simple as doing everyday things like gardening, shopping and walking to more structured sports and activities. As long as you're moving regularly, darl, that's a good start.

It's recommended that adults:
💃 do 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity, five or more days per week
💪 be active on all or most days of the week, with some muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days each week.

Learn more about how some huffy puffy can benefit your heart health. 👇

If you've never exercised or you're not used to physical activity, we recommend that you check with your doctor before starting. Ask them for a heart health check to make sure you're in tip-top shape to start some power walking, Kath-and-Kel-style.

ℹ️ Sources: Heart Foundation; Health Direct; Johns Hopkins Medicine

Today we want to acknowledge the incredible carers, support workers, and families who make a difference every single day. 💙

Your compassion, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.

Accessibility at City of Moreton Bay pools has been hoisted to new heights with new hoists installed at several pool and leisure centres, helping ensure everyone can enjoy the water safely and confidently. 💦

These upgrades support the 1 in 5 people living with disability in Moreton Bay by providing a safe and dignified way for swimmers and carers to access pools using slings and water wheelchairs.

🏊‍♀️ You’ll now find hoists at:

📍 Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre
📍 Redcliffe War Memorial Pool
📍 Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre
📍 Dayboro Pool and Gym (which has also received new portable stairs for easier access to the water)

Read more about accessibility at pools here 👉 https://ow.ly/Egru50XurK0

📸 Redcliffe War Memorial Pool

Empowerment starts with choice, opportunity, and support. 💙

Every person deserves the chance to live with independence, dignity, and confidence.

Men’s Health Week is a reminder to prioritise both physical and mental wellbeing. 💙

Regular check-ups, staying active, and speaking openly about mental health can make a huge difference.

Accessibility is more than ramps and parking spaces.

It’s communication, understanding, opportunity, respect, and creating environments where everyone can participate equally. 💙

A reminder for the week ahead:
Progress does not have to be perfect to be meaningful. 💙

Celebrate the small wins, the quiet achievements, and every step forward.