Inner Warrior Awakened

02/09/2026

It’s not all hard work here at IWA! Sometimes we get our giggle on in here and can’t stop… pretty sure some of our squishies were making Farty sounds and if you can’t laugh at a fart sound are you even funny?

01/09/2026

Go Elliott!!! So proud of how hard you work with us, it’s always so much fun buddy 🤟🏻

28/08/2026

Sometimes it’s really hard to explain to people the joy I get to experience every day working with the most incredible humans. This kid turns up week after week engages in meaningful conversations about his health and nutrition challenges and advocates for his right to choose what feels right for him. Coops has chosen a running goal so from now on every Wednesday we are going to head to the track and make this goal happen. Today I asked Coops how he wanted his session to look and he asked me to challenge him with running, to the day I die I will never forget the look on his face when he was running beside me and suddenly said “I’m not only running, I’m lifting my knees up to run too”! So watch this space warriors, this fella is going to take on the sutherland2surf next year.

27/08/2026

Excuse my singing… we often combine music and singing with movement. The feeling of connection through psychosomatics is truly beautiful 🙏🏻

25/08/2026

We value connection before strength. Without true connection there is no emotional safety. Without emotional safety how can we learn and grow?

25/08/2026

Being the community we are, we love learning from each other. Josh gave us all a classic MJ dance lesson today! And let me tell you, no one could keep up with him that’s for sure!

22/08/2026

I wish there was a better way of explaining what this video represents, sometimes words and videos just don’t do justice… but then, that’s the world of disability. We look for language in the unspoken. As a team we are always scanning our participants behaviour and body language for unspoken communication. Our studio is a community safe space for Riley and it shows. He was in circle time at his day program Project Epic and shared that his daily highlight was “gym”. We provide consistency, allow Riley to have space to make autonomous choices like his pushups and allow him to lean into being his wonderful self. So this video doesn’t just represent a couple of mates doing pushups, it represents connection, emotional safety, communication, consistency, advocacy and understanding. Get it Ry!!!

21/08/2026

Give these guys your vote 🤟🏻

🎬 VOTE FOR OUR STUDENTS! 🎬
We are very excited to share that the senior students of our Inclusive Education Unit have submitted their very own short film, Written By You, to the 2026 NOVA Focus On Ability Film Festival!
Our students worked together to brainstorm, script, film and edit the entire film, and we are incredibly proud of what they have created.
🗳️ Public voting is now open! Watch their film and cast your vote here:
https://focusonability.com.au/films/2026/written-by-you-12264
Please share with family and friends and help us support our amazing students! 🎥👏

20/08/2026

Nothing like a game of catch me if you can! Coops is connecting fast decision making skills, change of direction, balance and basically just having fun with his support worker Milly. Basic play that most of us take for granted isn’t possible for many people living with disability without the much needed supports and dedicated professionals that show up with consistency. What happens when these funds get taken away? What’s the cost to our society let alone the human beings living with disability when depression rates among many other risks for the disabled community and their families skyrocket? I avoid engaging in politics for the most part but not anymore. I stand beside my disabled community and promise to protect and provide 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

20/08/2026

Cappy is repping our BELONG shirt. We have planned out his program as a circuit based on Cappy’s choices. He loves coming to the studio and showing off his amazing skills 🔥