For Wallara clients and families
Dear families and friends,
I want to share some exciting news about how Wallara is growing to create more opportunities for the people we support, and new ways for you to be involved too.
More confidence and skills through media
Wallara’s media team is all about helping people find their voice and building new skills. Every year, around 50 clients take part in our media programs – learning video, podcasting and presenting.
Some of these stories are shared through Wallara TV, our YouTube channel and the Invis-ability podcast. Others are now being heard live on the radio. A local station, 98.7FM, broadcasts from Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter once a month – and several Wallara clients now have regular spots on air. They love it.
Another radio station, Casey Radio, will soon move into Wallara Logistics at 160 Bridge Rd, Dandenong. This means even more media opportunities for Wallara clients.
And in September, our media team will move into a new creative workspace at the soon-to-open Hub@Sages. This new space is fully accessible and specially designed for creativity, learning and paid work. We’ll also be offering more paid media roles to clients – a big step forward.
A warm welcome to new clients
This year, we’ve welcomed 82 new clients into Wallara. It’s wonderful to see so many new people choosing to explore, grow and connect with us.
Coming soon: The Hub@Sages and a beautiful new garden
In November or December, we’ll celebrate the official opening of the Hub@Sages. This amazing new building has been made possible through generous donations from people who believe in what we do.
At the same time, we’ll open a new sensory garden at Sages – featuring more than 100 peony roses donated by a local grower. The roses will be cared for by clients and sold through the Farmgate shop at Sages, creating hands-on learning and work opportunities.
We’ll be inviting families to visit the garden, explore the new Hub, and see firsthand how these spaces are supporting our clients.
How to get involved
If your loved one is interested in:
- Joining a media training program
- Participating in radio or creative work
- Visiting or working at the Hub@Sages
- Helping in the sensory garden
…please speak to your Support Coach or contact our team at [email protected] or call 03 9792 2985.
We’ll share more updates soon, including event invitations, transport details and how families can be part of these exciting new spaces.
Thank you for being part of the Wallara community. These changes are all about creating better, more inclusive experiences for your loved ones – and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Warm regards,
Phil Hayes-Brown
Chief Executive Officer
