Julia Farr MS McLeod Benevolent Fund has a new name – we are now the JFM Fund. In addition to our new name, we’ve also given our brand and website a vibrant makeover – we hope you like our new look!

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Published 13/06/2024

Bridge to neighbourhood

Many people with disability want to meet new people, learn new skills, and share what they are good at, but they feel ‘shut out’ from their neighbourhoods. By being the bridge you can help a person you know overcome some of the barriers stopping them from engaging with their neighbourhood. Being the ‘bridge’ means helping people you know to build more relationships and a sense of belonging in their local neighbourhood. Support workers, friends, family, and neighbours have an important role in helping people with a disability or mental illness connect to people and things in neighbourhood.

As part of this project, the ‘Being a bridge to Neighbourhood’ guidebook and workbook were developed to help you create, establish or maintain an inclusive neighbourhood filled with healthy neighbourhood friendships.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures today.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.