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Marching Forward Dedicated to kicking goals, social interaction and fun! www.marchingforward.com.au

Global Kitchens turned into a birthday party today 🎉Our Global Kitchens crew had a very special reason to cook today. We...
16/10/2026

Global Kitchens turned into a birthday party today 🎉

Our Global Kitchens crew had a very special reason to cook today. We were celebrating Ella's 21st! 🥳

On the menu:
🍫 Birthday fudge
🥐 Chicken, thyme and mustard sausage rolls (the whole room smelled amazing)

Once the cooking was done we pulled out the games, and honestly, there was so much laughing. Just the best day.

Happy 21st, Ella! We hope you have the BEST night celebrating with your friends tomorrow. You deserve it 💛

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends while masking all night? Exhausting. 😮‍💨So we made Connection Lab, a ...
15/10/2026

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends while masking all night? Exhausting. 😮‍💨

So we made Connection Lab, a speed-friending night just for neurodivergent adults.

It's like speed dating, but for friends. Chat for a few minutes, the bell rings, and you meet someone new. There are prompt cards on every table, so you never have to think of what to say first.

✔️ No masking required
✔️ Stim, fidget, info-dump. All welcome here
✔️ Take a break or skip a round any time
✔️ Our support team is there all night (included in your ticket)
✔️ Welcome to bring your own support worker too

📅 Friday 13 November, 6–8pm
🎟️ $29 launch price (normally $49)
🥂 Welcome drink and nibbles included

Spots are limited. Tap the link in our bio to grab yours 💙

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Our two friends teamed up to make a fresh fruit and veggie platter. There was lots of careful chopping, a few taste test...
12/10/2026

Our two friends teamed up to make a fresh fruit and veggie platter. There was lots of careful chopping, a few taste tests along the way, and some proud faces when it all came together.

It might look like a simple snack, but there was a lot happening:
🔪 Practising safe knife skills and taking their time
🥒 Being brave and trying something new (cucumber got mixed reviews 😄)
🍎 Talking about healthy choices and what makes a good snack
🤝 Sharing the space, taking turns and working as a team

These are the everyday skills that build confidence and independence, and they're a lot more fun with a mate beside you.

Dating can feel like a lot. So we’re making it easier. 💛Introducing Diverse Dating, a relaxed night to meet new people, ...
12/10/2026

Dating can feel like a lot. So we’re making it easier. 💛

Introducing Diverse Dating, a relaxed night to meet new people, for adults of all abilities.

No pressure and no awkward bar. Just a friendly room, conversation cards to get you started, and a chance to make a real connection, whether that turns into a date, a friendship or simply a fun night out. Support workers are there too on the night to step in and help! We've got your back.

Check it out: https://marchingforward.com.au/diverse-dating

📅 Friday 13 November
🕕 6–8pm
📍 Kallangur Community Hall
🎟️ $19 launch price (normally $39)
18+
Support Workers can attend with their participant for free.

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Some friendships start on a trail. 🥾Our Weekend Hiking Club is one of our Friend Match groups, and right now we have thr...
11/10/2026

Some friendships start on a trail. 🥾

Our Weekend Hiking Club is one of our Friend Match groups, and right now we have three of them: one for kids, one for teens and one for adults.

Here’s how it works. Everyone in the group was matched because they love the outdoors, they’re a similar age, and they connect in a similar way. Each person has their own 1:1 support worker walking beside them, chosen because they’re a good fit too.

It’s the same small group each time. So the first walk might be a bit quiet. By the third, someone’s saving a spot on the log at the lookout.

And we do the organising: finding the people, picking the track, sorting the day and time. Parents and caregivers get to hand that over.

A few things people ask:
🌿 It’s by application, so every match is considered
🌿 No lock-in contracts
🌿 Days and times are worked out with the group
🌿 Walks are free or low cost

Not a hiker? We also have groups for D&D, cinema, city adventures and more. Tell us what you’re into and we’ll look for your people.

Apply through the link in our bio, or send us a message and we’ll help you get started.

I spent decades thinking I was just bad at being a person.Turns out I was autistic the whole time, and very good at hidi...
10/10/2026

I spent decades thinking I was just bad at being a person.

Turns out I was autistic the whole time, and very good at hiding it.

If any of these sound like you, or someone you love, you're not alone and you're not broken.

Which one hit home? Tell us in the comments.

School holidays are almost here… and we’ve packed 20 September – 2 October with adventures, outings, creativity, connect...
03/09/2026

School holidays are almost here… and we’ve packed 20 September – 2 October with adventures, outings, creativity, connection and plenty of fun! 💛

https://marchingforward.com.au/holidayprogram

Our Marching Forward School Holiday Program is designed for kids & teens who benefit from a little extra support to feel confident, included and comfortable joining in.

And this line-up is a GOOD one 👀👇

🔐 Prison Island Escape Room
🏠 Club House Days
💅 Girls Pamper Day
🛹 Skatepark & BBQ
🎨 Creative Hub Day
🎬 Cinema Days
🥾 Group Hiking Adventure
🎳 Kingpin
🎭 Drama & Theatre Day
🎳 Teen Bowling
…and more!

Every day has been planned around having fun first, while naturally building confidence, friendships, independence, communication and community participation along the way.

💛 Lunch included
💛 Activity costs included
💛 Small, supported groups
💛 1:2 group support + 1:1 options available
💛 Registered NDIS Provider
💛 New AND existing participants welcome

And you don’t have to book the whole holidays — pick one day, a few favourites, or join us for as many as you like.

We intentionally keep our groups smaller so participants can get the support they need, which means spaces are limited on each day.

🌼 SPRING BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!

See the full program + choose your days here:
marchingforward.com.au/holidayprogram

Know a family who would LOVE this? Tag them below or send this their way. 💛

🍴 **Global Kitchens has been on the move!**For the last two weeks, we’ve stepped outside our usual commercial kitchen an...
01/09/2026

🍴 **Global Kitchens has been on the move!**

For the last two weeks, we’ve stepped outside our usual commercial kitchen and changed things up with some special cooking adventures!

First up, we headed outdoors for a BBQ session, making chicken skewers, chilli corn and fresh homemade coleslaw. Everyone got involved, tried new things and the food was SO good!

Then last week, we took over Art Escape for a very special High Tea. Our crew spent the morning preparing all the little goodies, setting everything up and, of course, enjoying the finished result together.

One of our favourite things about Global Kitchens is that it’s not *just* about learning to cook.

It’s about building confidence, trying new things, developing everyday skills, working together and having fun along the way. 💛

Next week we’re back in the commercial kitchen… but we definitely have more Global Kitchens adventures planned!

Our social club is starting on the 15th of August! We can't wait
03/08/2026

Our social club is starting on the 15th of August! We can't wait

Three awards. Three reminders that courage pays off. When Ezra joined Diverse Ventures, they had a passion for photograp...
30/07/2026

Three awards. Three reminders that courage pays off.

When Ezra joined Diverse Ventures, they had a passion for photography and a dream of turning it into something more.

Since then, they’ve stepped outside their comfort zone time and time again…building a business East Coast Pet and Wildlife Photography, putting their work out into the world, and now… being recognised with three Highly Commended awards at the Pine Rivers Show! 📸🏆

Success doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready.

It comes from taking the next brave step.

Fortune favours the brave.

We couldn’t be prouder of everything Ezra has achieved and the confidence they’ve built along the way. This is exactly why Diverse Ventures exists—to help young people discover what’s possible when they’re supported to pursue what they love.

Congratulations, Ezra. This is only the beginning.

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