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Our Ties to Blue Tongue Pantry in Thorneside

Have you ever heard of Blue Tongue Pantry cafe, overlooking the water in Thorneside on Brisbane’s bayside, and thought, “hmm, that name sounds familiar…”? Yep, you’d be right – we started that, and we’re still closely linked to the Pantry to this day! Our thanks to Blue Tongue Pantry for sharing their origin story online […]

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Unique Gifts For The Festive Season

If you’re looking for unique and socially conscious gift ideas this festive season, the crew at Blue Tongue Adventure Wynnum has been working on a range of artisan creations, perfect for placing under your tree for someone special.  The Blue Tongue Crew has whipped up a range of delicious pickles, chutneys and relishes, as part […]

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Ethan Revs Up For The Future With SLES

We are thrilled to celebrate some very exciting news for one of our School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) participants at Blue Tongue Pathways!  After making an incredible impression during work experience at Aussie Tyres and Mechanical Toowoomba, 18-year-old Ethan Byrnes has been offered a mechanical apprenticeship.  “I’m so keen!” says Ethan enthusiastically.  “I love it […]

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Nick Connects With His SLES Goals

Nineteen-year old Nick Webster is a young man with a clear career focus already! He loves all things IT, from repairing computers, to computer networking, and he has goals to study for IT qualifications and eventually run his own business.   But he knows there are a few areas where he’ll need a little extra […]

Explore Supported Travel Opportunities

With Blue Tongue Adventure, the fun doesn’t stop when the programs finish at 3pm on weekdays!  Our Blue Tongue Crew also loves getting involved with Saturday social events, and travel for people with disabilities, through Tea-cup Events!  It’s another service offered by our parent provider, Tea-cup Cottage, offering young adults the chance to explore your […]

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Deena Flexes her Muscles in SLES

In those final moments of a circuit workout, it’s common to see people puffing, exhausted, and maybe even struggling to complete the last few exercises.  But not Deena Katawazi.   With a broad smile on her face, Deena charges ahead of the pack in short sprints, and holds a ‘wall-sit’ position even longer than instructed.  It’s […]

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Art With Heart At the Blue Tongue Adventure Showcase 2024

Wynnum is set to play host to an inspiring and thought-provoking art show this month, with Blue Tongue Adventure’s Art Showcase, displaying a vast array of pieces by artists involved in the disability support program.  The event will feature a diverse range of art works, using media including woodwork, ceramics, paint on canvas, digital art, […]

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Building Life Skills in our Day Programs

One of the many great things about our day programs is the chance to develop life skills.   The Blue Tongue Crew is a young-adult age group – from school leavers to age 30. And like many young adults, they want to learn to do things for themselves, and be more independent!   But sitting […]

Gold Coast Discovery Day: Thursday 17 November

We’re throwing open the doors at Blue Tongue Adventure Gold Coast to show where all the fun happens!  Visit us and learn all about our vibrant day programs for young adults with disabilities, at our Discovery Day on Thursday November 17. This open day is a chance for the whole community to: Tour our immersive […]