Mable Foundation

"Mable's support will help us spread our disability peer support programs to even more communities across Australia. Working in partnership with local councils, the Get Started Disability Peer Support Workshops help people navigate their new lives. By sharing lived experience and local knowledge, our vision is an inclusive Australia, where embracing life with a new disability or chronic health condition is easy, supported by local communities and welcomed by all."

"At Linking the Next Steps, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel connected, included, and valued in their community. The support from the Mable grant is helping us create more opportunities for people with disabilities to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful social connections.

This funding allows us to offer inclusive workshops and activities where people can participate in community life, try new things, and build friendships in a supportive environment. "

"The Mable Foundation's funding will have a meaningful impact on our community. It enables us to broaden our reach into Ballarat and provide over 5,000 pet meals to vulnerable pet owners facing hardship. By supporting people to care for their pets, we help keep families together when they need it most."

"The support from the Mable Foundation is enabling us to develop Men Who Care, a project that supports male carers of partners living with dementia. Many of these men take on caring roles later in life and often feel isolated, unsure where to turn, or reluctant to seek help through traditional services.

With Mable Foundation's support, we are creating a welcoming space where male carers can connect with others who understand their experience, share practical knowledge, and build confidence in their caring role. Through peer-led support groups, social lunches, guest speakers and accessible resources, the project is helping reduce isolation and strengthen the wellbeing of carers who give so much every day.

This funding is allowing us to pilot a model that recognises the unique experiences of male carers and builds a meaningful community around them. We are grateful to the Mable Foundation for recognising this need and helping us bring this initiative to life."