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The Sun Shines Brighter
at Sunshine Butterflies
A disability support service and charity
supporting babies, kids, teens & adults with
a disability and their families.
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FAMILY CARE & SUPPORT SERVICE
Welcome to Sunshine Butterflies Fa mily Care &
Sunshine Butterflies is a registered charity and not for
profit organisation founded to support and improve the Support Service
lives of people with disabilities and provide families with
Need support, information
support, information and individual assistance.
or just a understanding
Sunshine Butterflies offers a range of services that include - ear? Our FREE Family Care
• Family Care Program & Case Management & Support Service is here
• Swim and Recreation Clubs for you.
• Siblings Social Club
The vision of Sunshine
• Puppet Disability Education & Awareness Performances
Butterflies is for individuals
• Have a Chat Support Groups
with a disability and their families,
• Respite (in home & community)
to be well supported, included and cared for throughout their
• Early Intervention Therapy Programs
life and within their community.
• Personal Fundraising webpage Initiatives
• Day Activity Programs eg. Art, Music, Woodwork, At Sunshine Butterflies, we provide information and resources
Cooking, Sewing to families and individuals living with disability via our Family
• Our Backyard Hobby Farm - Animal Care, Horticulture, Care & Support Service so that families can be directed,
Aquaculture, Campouts, Farm Chores & Activities informed, educated and supported whenever in need of a
• Hang Out - Evening Social Club bit of assurance, assistance or help. And if we don’t have the
• NDIS Advice & Support answer, we will make sure there is someone else who does.
• Business Services - ‘Allability’ First Aid Training, Other ways we can help -
‘Sunshine Gardens’ Landscape & Garden Maintenance
Join the Sunshine Butterflies Facebook page which shares
plus other social enterprises.
news and photos of our activities.
Sunshine Butterflies was founded by Leanne Walsh in 2005.
Join our mailing list to receive regular newsletters and
Leanne and her husband have a son with cerebral palsy,
updates. Visit our website to join.
and together have faced the challenges that individuals and
families face day to day. Keep up to date by checking our Disability Info Guide
Facebook page, where details of available services, programs
Sunshine Butterflies vision of a better future is to empower
and projects can be listed by interested parties within the
families and provide the support they need to achieve a
community.
happy and fulfilled life for their son or daughter.
Sunshine Butterflies provides a library of books on related
Those who use our service are families, individuals, carers,
topics, as well as information brochures and a notice board
service providers, NGO’s, medical personnel, schools &
at our Centre to keep you informed and updated about
community groups, all for different reasons.
resources on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Butterflies “can do” approach is enabled by a small
If you want to know how to be linked to other services, join
passionate team.
any of our programs or wish to become a member, please
contact us.
Remember we’re only a phone call away!
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SUPPORT GROUPS & RESPITE EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPY & PLAYGROUPS
“Have a Chat”
Support Groups
Sunshine Butterflies provides a support group to assist families
living with disability called Have a Chat. Groups currently
meet at several locations along the Sunshine Coast, providing
support for parents, grandparents and anyone caring for a
person with a disability or chronic medical condition.
The support group provides workshops, information sessions
and guest speakers to cover topics relevant to disability,
Early Intervention
allowing parents, family members and carers to gain useful
information in a supportive environment and socialise, share Therapy Playgroups
ideas and exchange tools and tips from others who Sunshine Butterflies delivers Early Intervention Playgroups to
understand the caring role. assist babies and toddlers with a disability.
What Have a Chat offers Our exciting playgroups vary throughout the year and can
• Parent to Parent, Family to Family or Carer to Carer Support include the following :
• Up to date information about services & supports • Music Therapy
• Regular Guest Speakers
• Art Therapy
• Practical Advice & Ideas
• Animal Therapy
• Activities that are “all about you”
• Aqua Therapy
• Great coffee, conversation & cake
• Gym Buddies
Please note we do not run the group during school holidays.
Please contact us for locations, dates and times which may While children get to enjoy our
change occasionally. playgroups, parents are also
supported by our Family Care
Do you need a break? Co-ordinator who will provide you with information, advice,
tips, hints, resources and referral to assist with the care of your
Lets talk about your respite options! child and to strengthen your families’ knowledge about other
areas of support.
Our flexible respite is to give primary carers of people with
disabilities wider options to receive support that is meaningful For more information about our playgroups, please contact us.
to you, whilst providing a positive experience for the person Please note, places are limited.
with a disability.
At Sunshine Butterflies we pride ourselves on working closely
with individuals and families to create flexible options to ensure
personal choice and control, ensuring everyone is comfortable.
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SWIM & RECREATION CLUB SOCIAL CLUBS & HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Swim & Recreation Club
Sunshine Butterflies
Swim and Recreation
Club is open to all
ages, and all abilities
and is held at various
locations along the
Sunshine Coast.
Lessons are
individually designed
around each member;
whether it is to help
Social Sibs Club
build confidence or Siblings of children with a disability experience a range of
assist with difficulties experienced in a water environment. emotional reactions, both positive and negative, which is why
we have created a club exclusively for brothers and sisters of
Our program also helps to develop coordination, self-esteem
children who have special needs.
and confidence, socialisation, water safety, exercise, health and
general well-being. Our Social Sibs Club provides a social and recreational club
to give siblings an opportunity to meet other siblings with
Swimming can also provide a calming “sensory” activity for
similar circumstances in a fun, safe, casual and friendly
those within the autism spectrum, while for others it can
environment. Social Sibs Club meet monthly. Please call us for
improve their physical condition if suffering low and high
more information on club activities and dates.
muscle tone.
Our Swim Program
• Caters for all ages and abilities Hang Out
• Operates year round in heated pools at our Social Club Days & Nights
• Club lessons are school term based
Jump in the Butterfly Bus and come
• AUSTSWIM qualified teachers
have fun at any of our recreation and
• 20 minute one-on-one or buddy sessions available
leisure activities within the Sunshine
If you’re interested in joining our Club or interested in creating Coast and beyond. eg. tourist attractions,
your own Club within your local community, please contact us. events, bands, concerts, parks, picnics, bonfires, fishing,
boating, BBQ’s, cafes, RSL & pub lunches & dinners, just to
name a few. Enjoy overnight camp outs at Our Backyard and
experience the great outdoors and all that camping has to offer.
Give us your great ideas and suggestions to add to the fun.
Fabulous Fortnight of Fun
A holiday program with a difference, in between program
or school terms. Come and enjoy your time off with us
and join in the fun. Our daily activities are sure to keep you
entertained. Look out for our timetable on our website or
Facebook page.
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OUR BACKYARD OUR BACKYARD
Want to take it easy, enjoy some treats made in our country
Welcome to kitchen called “The Purple Pig Kitchen”, or make your own
pizza from the outdoor pizza oven? Maybe you just want
Our Backyard to relax and watch a movie on the large TV, or enjoy sitting
around the large outdoor fire pit during the cooler months
Our Backyard is a 5 acre
and toast marshmallows or cook damper to enjoy with some
Hobby Farm in Cooroibah
Billy Tea.
(just outside Tewantin/
Noosa) that has something Our Backyard will have a purpose built Horticulture training
for everyone of all ages and abilities, facility for all members of the community, including schools,
including a three bedroom wheelchair accessible house training organizations, trainees and apprentices. There is
called “Butterfly House”, available for short or long term also a training room where we deliver first aid training and
respite or family stays. our business services and a therapy room for our early
intervention programs.
Our Backyard is the new home of all Sunshine Butterflies
activities - music, drama, art, cooking, woodwork, singing & Everyone is welcome at Our Backyard whether it’s to attend
theatre, puppeteering, horticulture, permaculture, gardening, our programs, or to just enjoy a picnic or fun day.
environmental activities, aquaculture & animal care, allowing
members plenty of room to spread their wings and shine. See you soon at Our Backyard.
There are lots of recreational activities to enjoy at Our Backyard.
Enjoy overnight camp outs and experience the great outdoors
and all activities the facility has to offer. Members can play
cricket, bocce and table tennis or enjoy the activity court. There
is a fitness course for all levels of fitness for those wanting to
burn some energy, plus a playground and sandpit to enjoy.
There is lots of space to enjoy old fashion favourites like
tunnel ball and tug of war, or grab a bike and ride around Our
Backyard. If pedal power is not your way to travel, enjoy a hay
bale tractor ride through the paddocks hoping to spot a koala
at our koala corridor located at the far end of the property.
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OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
ROCKABILITY - where we offer a platform to enjoy and create
Our Progra ms & Activities music together that will be written and recorded. You can
learn an instrument or just express yourself through singing,
Check out the Programs and Activities we currently offer.
dance and movement.
As new ideas emerge, new programs will be developed.
CHIPPY’S CORNER - provides
PURPLE ACRES - Learn
opportunities to design, create
about horticulture,
and construct wood products.
permaculture, gardening
You will be guided step-by-step
skills, environmental activities,
through each project to help you
aquaculture & animal care.
learn new skills & techniques.
As a farm hand, you will help
Items made or restored may
plan, pot, plant and maintain
include the construction of
a number of different types
cutting boards & trays, herb
of gardens, including our
stakes & garden planters, fruit & veggie boxes, homewares
orchard, vegetable and herb
& picture frames, garden art & ornaments, bird boxes & tool
beds, as well as help maintain our grounds and care for a
boxes as well as recycled pallet furniture. Guys and gals – grab
number of farm animals. You can fish from our dams or have
your hammers!
a go at catching yabbies to throw on the BBQ for lunch.
During the cooler months let’s stoke a fire and enjoy toasting THE PURPLE PIG KITCHEN – Our
marshmallows and cooking damper over a fire to enjoy with kitchen welcomes you to learn to cook
some Billy Tea. easy healthy nutritional meals and enjoy
delicious food while socializing with
Animal assisted care is a therapy being recognized as
friends. We cover all aspects of food
having an enormous effect on people with disabilities and
preparation, including menu planning,
vulnerable people. Spending time with animals and caring
learning how to follow recipes, safe food
for them is excellent for building confidence and self esteem
handling, correct measurement reading, cooking times and
and reduces stress.
table setting. Contact us about our delicious morning teas
Horticulture is a therapy being used today as a learning available to community groups.
and social tool and can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. PUPPETRY MASTER CLASSES – Learn
Purple Acres will bring people together from a wide range how to perform using life size puppets
of backgrounds and abilities and will be fully inclusive to our and write a series of short scenes
community members to enjoy. that will be performed in front of
KISS MY ART - Choose community groups, kindy’s and schools.
to either join a structured Help us get the message across that
class or group project, “everyone has differences” and help
or you can develop your promote a positive message about
own area of interest & people with disabilities.
focus on your individual SING WITH SOUL PROJECTION - A musical experience
creative goals. Activities where you can learn to sing and perform under the expertise
include mosaics, textiles, of renowned singer/songwriter Linda Jones. Designed
sculpture, painting , drawing, craft , sewing, jewellery making, for individuals who have little or no vocal experience but
photography, tie dye, weaving & farm art just to name a few. have always wanted to sing. Come and enjoy performing
Lots of choice to get those creative juices flowing with new each week, and learn basic techniques of voice production,
arty crafty ideas being added all the time. breathing & posture.
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OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Life skills happen naturally
at Sunshine Butterflies
Transitioning from School to Community Living
If you’re a school leaver, our programs can provide support to
help make your transition from school to community living
and adult life easier, or if you wish to develop new skills to
gain further education and employment opportunities, we
can help you with this to.
Looking for something If your activity isn’t here, we can create it and help
you do it - easy!
else but just for you? It’s all about you !
Here are some ideas that may sound like fun!
Community Volunteering - if you’re looking for support to
help you give back to your community in a volunteering role,
How to become a Member
we are able to help you achieve your goal and get involved. Sunshine Butterflies provides a number of fun and
interesting activities and programs, while being
Personal Grooming - we can assist you develop a healthy
supported by caring staff in a caring environment.
lifestyle, a positive outlook and teach you about your health
needs such as hygiene, diet and fitness. By becoming a member, you will find new friends while
Fitness, Sport & Recreation - if you’re into keeping fit and enjoying and learning new skills, which will increase your
enjoy the gym, hikes, bike riding, tennis and general fitness, confidence, self-esteem and independence.
we can offer you a support buddy so you can participate in To become a Sunshine Butterflies member and access any
the things you want to do. Maybe you just want to go to the of our services, programs or activities, call us for a chat so we
local footy and support your favorite team. We’d love to get can match activities and programs that are tailored to your
you involved in your local club. preferences and interests. Membership forms are available on
Surf Skills & Beach Safety - if this is your choice of our website.
recreation, let us help you develop your skills to enjoy a safe
day at the beach. We look forward to meeting you !
Independent Living Training - Have a dream to live
independently and be part of your community? We can
assist you to make the most of your abilities and help you
develop your self-confidence and self-reliance by providing
you with training, resources and information, so you can take
control of your life to live independently and feel safe in your
community.
Need help with transport? - Let us teach you about safe
public transport.
Social Enterprises? - Interested in creating your own social
enterprise? We can help you!
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NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCERESPITE
SCHEMEOPTIONS PUPPET TROUPE
Puppet Troupe
A Disability Education &
Awareness Program
Our puppets are a bunch of
life-sized puppet kids who all
have various disabilities. They
present themselves as regular kids
whose bodies do not work the same as other kids. They will
share how they think and feel and for some, how difficult
it is for them to move or communicate. They are not only
entertaining, but do normal things like bike riding, swimming,
sleepovers, camping, parties and just hanging out with friends.
Our Puppet Troupe
What is • Available to visit schools, libraries, childcare centres,
community groups and playgroups, or come and see us
the NDIS? at Our Backyard
• Aimed at prep and school aged children
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the new way
• Promotes positive inclusion for kids with disabilities
of providing individualised support for eligible people
• Helps break down the confusion and misunderstanding
with permanent and significant disability, their families
surrounding disability
and carers. The NDIS is the insurance that gives us all peace
• Helps kids learn about acceptance, understanding and
of mind. Disability could affect anyone – having the right
compassion
support makes a big difference.
• Helps discover that everyone has differences
The NDIS will start in Queensland from 1st July 2016, and • Will have both children and adults learning from this
be fully implemented by 1st July 2019, with around 97,000 positive experience
Queenslanders eligible to receive support through the scheme.
Our Puppet Troupe will engage both the schooling and
Under the NDIS, people with a disability will have choice and general community, and will invite the audience to ask
control over their disability supports, including choosing questions, as this is how kids love to learn. If you would like
who and how these supports are provided and managed. our Puppet Troupe to meet you, or you would like to learn
People who meet eligibility criteria will be able to access all more about our program, please contact us.
reasonable and necessary disability supports, as agreed in
their individual plans, to live independently in the community
and to work towards achieving their goals and aspirations,
over their lifetime.
Please visit www.ndis.gov.au to download brochures
and booklets, fact sheets and general guides on how to
prepare and plan for your future. There will also be up to
date information about the scheme, plus information on
providers who are registered to deliver supports or products
in alignment with your plan enabling you to reach your goals
of what a good life looks like for you. Alternatively, feel free to
contact us and allow us to help step you through the process.
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PERSONAL FUNDRAISING OUR PROGRAMS
FUNDRAISING
& ACTIVITIES
& EVENTS
Fundraising
Personal Fundraising and Events
Our online Personal Fundraising Initiative has been developed
to assist families, individuals, disability support groups or clubs CHARITY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
to raise funds for specialised equipment and aids, intensive Throughout the year there are numerous fundraising events
therapy, medical and pharmaceutical requirements, respite held which includes “Braces Day” , the “Noosa Charity Motor
and nursing assistance, home and vehicle modifications, sport Bike Ride”, Luncheons, Dinners, Golf Days, Car Rallies, “Walk in
and recreation funding as well as many other areas of support. Wings Charity Walk” and various raffles & auctions. All events
are advertised on our website or through social media. If you
How Personal Fundraising can help you
would like to volunteer and help at any of our events, please
• Members are able to raise the funds needed to achieve contact us!
their goals by using the security of a registered charity
with deductible gift endorsement. HOST YOUR OWN BUTTERFLY DAY
• Sunshine Butterflies can help members create their own Host a Butterfly Day at your school, childcare centre, recreation
online personal fundraising page and will keep their club, workplace or community hub to help support Sunshine
members up to date. Butterflies assist kids with disabilities and their families.
• Members are able to send their page link to friends, family
Butterfly Day can be a fun, crazy or wacky that is held and
and colleagues who can read their story, make a donation
celebrated on any day of your choice. All you have to do is
and leave a personalised message.
choose which day suits you and what fundraising activity you
• Personal Fundraising allows prospective donors to give wish to hold, to raise funds for the Sunshine Butterflies charity.
directly to an appeal of their choice.
• Creating a personal fundraising page is quick, easy and, There are plenty of fundraising ideas to host
most importantly, secure via the PayPal donation system. your Butterfly Day;
• Bake cupcakes and sell them
If you would like more information please contact us.
• Plan a Pie Drive
• Organise a Raffle
• Wear butterfly wings to school
or work for a gold coin donation
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FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
‘If nothing ever changed
there’d be no butterflies’ Anonymous
Please help Sunshine Butterflies make the
change by donating your change...
YES, I would like to sponsor an Our Backyard farm animal.
Your donation will help us with their care costs such as their
food, vet costs, straw and other associated costs to keep them
safe and protected.
$5 per month for a Feathered Friend, e.g. guinea fowl,
chickens, ducks & aviary birds.
$10 per month for a Fur Baby, e.g. miniature pig,
miniature goat, cuddle cow, donkey.
OR Please accept my gift of:
$10 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000
Animal Other $
Sponsorship NAME
ADDRESS
Sponsor a farm animal at
CITY STATE POSTCODE
Our Backyard to help us
with their care costs such TELEPHONE
as their food, vet costs, EMAIL
straw and other associated costs
to keep them safe and protected. Sponsoring one of our Your gift can be made by:
animals will allow our animal care program to enhance the Cheque payable to Sunshine Butterflies Inc
lives of our members with a disability. Please charge my credit card
Sponsorship amounts start from $5 per month according Visa MasterCard
to the type of animal you would like to sponsor. Alternately
CARD HOLDER’S NAME
you may like to make a one-off donation to our Hobby Farm.
If you would like to sponsor one of these animals, please CARD NUMBER
contact us. EXPIRY DATE
We rely heavily on the generosity of businesses and individuals SIGNATURE
to provide support and fundraising to the essential programs
Direct Debit/Deposit > BSB: 633 000 Acc: 140 963 570
and services we deliver. All sponsors will receive a sponsorship
Request a money box for your counter
certificate and an invitation to our annual sponsor day where
Or donate online at www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au
you can see the great work we do.
I wish to remain anonymous
Receipt in the name of
I would like to receive your newsletter
Please return by post to PO Box 1162, Noosaville BC, QLD 4556
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Our Mission
Sunshine Butterflies’ mission is to create and build a network
of flexible services that will provide, from one accessible
location, information, assistance, support, resources &
programs in a safe and happy living and learning environment
to individuals and families living with disability.
Our Vision
The Vision of Sunshine Butterflies is for babies, kids, teens and
adults with a disability, and their families, to be well supported,
included and cared for throughout their life and within their
community, and to never feel they are alone.
Our Values
Sunshine Butterflies -
Values and respects people with disabilities, their families
and carers by supporting and encouraging them to be
active in the planning and delivery of their services.
Is committed to working with our members to ensure that
our services are meeting their needs.
Actively supports people with disabilities in promoting
well-being, independence, valued status, inclusion and
quality of life.
Will always be accountable for our actions and act with
transparency and integrity.
We listen, we create, we deliver.
PO Box 1162, Noosaville BC, QLD 4566
[email protected]
Phone: (07) 5470 2830
www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au