My Ability Pathway

22/10/2026

Join us on 28 October 2026, for the launch of Invincible Me - a space where everyone is welcome to participate and feel like they belong. Led by Barbara Lightburn Barbara Lightburn, Chair of Invincible Me and Founder & CEO of My Ability Pathway, this event is all about creating community and inclusivity.

Swipe to discover more about Invincible Me's story and how you can be part of this amazing journey.

Link to register is in bio.

21/10/2026

💚 Build a Strong Mind!

Purple Orange is teaming up with SACID to bring a fantastic FREE workshop for people with intellectual disability to the Barossa!

Friday 23 October
12pm-2pm
CWA Hall, Tanunda

Learn practical ways to look after yourself, build a strong mind, bounce back from tough times and support your wellbeing - all in a welcoming and supportive environment.

A great opportunity to learn new skills, have fun and discover ways to feel happier and healthier! 🌱

SKILL Barossa are bringing a free workshop by SACID to the Barossa

SKILL Barossa have organised a Free workshop to be presented by the South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability Inc (SACID) in the Barossa Valley.

STRONG MIND
Healthy habits.
Growing positive emotions.
Tips to feel happier in your day.

🗓️ Friday 23rd October 2026
📍CWA Hall 70 Murray Street, Tanunda SA
🕛 12 - 2pm

“This workshop helps you to learn skills to look after yourself, build a strong mind, bounce back from hard times, and live a happy healthy life.”

Please see the event page and or register via the below link.

We would love to see you there.

16/10/2026

The new Supported Independent Living (SIL) Practice Standards are here - and we're diving in! 👀

Over the coming months, we'll be unpacking what they mean, why they matter and what they look like in practice.

From bite-sized reels and podcast conversations to practical handbooks, we're making the standards easier to understand and bringing them to life through real-world insights.

Because understanding the standards is one thing. Putting them into practice is what counts. 💙

Follow along as we explore the SIL Practice Standards, the MAP way.

14/10/2026

🩵 Behind every act of care is a person who needs care, too.

This , we recognise the enormous, often invisible workload carried by family carers in the disability sector.

From appointments and paperwork to advocacy, planning and emotional support, caring goes far beyond what we see. The constant responsibility can take a significant toll on mental health and wellbeing, leaving carers feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or isolated.

To every parent, partner, sibling, family member and friend who provides care - we see you, we value you, and your wellbeing matters, too.

Let’s check in on the carers in our lives, acknowledge their contribution and remind them that they deserve support, understanding and time to care for themselves.

🩵 Learn more

08/10/2026

In the disability sector, caring for others is at the heart of the work - but caring for ourselves and each other matters too. 🧡

Recently, we held a Wellbeing Together event at MAP HQ: a simple, reflective morning designed to give our team and clients space to pause, connect and check in. From mindfulness activities and quiet reflection to good food, conversation and local wellbeing resources, the event was a reminder that wellbeing does not need to be complicated to be meaningful.

It was also an opportunity to strengthen connection across MAP - bringing frontline and administration teams together around a shared purpose: supporting people well, while making sure we are supported too.

Wellbeing is not a one-day conversation. It is something we build into our culture, our check-ins and the way we show up for one another.

Read the full reflection on our blog - https://myabilitypathway.org/wellbeing-together-creating-space-to-pause-connect-and-check-in/

07/10/2026

You’re invited. Join us to celebrate the launch of Invincible Me - a new organisation bringing people, ideas and resources together to support vulnerable people and unlock possibility in our community.

Wednesday 28 October
9:30am-11:00am
MAP HQ Beckwith Park

Everyone is welcome. Come along, connect with others and be a part of the beginning.

Please register at:
https://events.humanitix.com/invincible-me-launch

28/09/2026

For Ian, hydrotherapy is more than exercise - it’s a chance to get out of the house, move more freely and keep working toward his goal of walking again. With support from his MAP team and Aaron from Tanunda Physiotherapy, Ian is building flexibility, confidence
and capacity one session at a time.

24/09/2026

🏘 Take a look inside one of the new purpose-built SDA homes in Tanunda.

Built by Metcalf Group (SA), with Metcalf Inclusive Living as the SDA provider, this High Physical Support Specialist Disability Accommodation home has been designed to
support accessibility, independence, safety and comfort for eligible NDIS participants in
the heart of the Barossa.

Inside, you’ll find accessible bedrooms and ensuites, clear wheelchair-friendly pathways, adjustable kitchen features, generous shared living spaces, automated features, provisions for future hoists and thoughtful design details that help make everyday life easier.

With Supported Independent Living from My Ability Pathway, residents are supported to build routines, develop daily living skills, stay connected to community and feel truly at home.

Looking for Specialist Disability Accommodation in Tanunda or the Barossa? Visit our website to learn more or submit an expression of interest - link in bio 🔗

19/09/2026

We're not saying we're obsessed with the new SIL Practice Standards...

Actually, we are.

Because safe, consistent and rights-based support isn't a trend - it's the standard.

At My Ability Pathway, we're embedding the SIL Practice Standards across every team, every meeting and everyday practice, so every participant experiences support that protects their rights, respects their choices, and promotes genuine independence.

17/09/2026

The biggest change to Supported Independent Living in years starts here.

The new SIL Practice Standards are here, and they're about much more than compliance - they're about protecting rights, strengthening choice, and improving everyday outcomes for people living in Supported Independent Living.

In this video, our Director Barb and General Manager Charlotte introduce these new standards - but this is just the beginning.

Over the coming months, we'll be unpacking each of these four SIL Practice domains through reels, podcasts, blogs, and practical resources - making the standards easier to understand and even easier to put into practice.

If you're passionate about quality SIL, hit follow so you don't miss out.