Peer Support in Action | August
Our Peer Support team have been busy this month. Here's the latest from Estara’s Peer Support Mentors.
Balloon Volleyball
Balloon Volleyball facilitated by the Peer Support team on the 18th August engaged clients and staff in a bit of friendly competition. Always fun, it gets people moving, and it gave everyone a chance to get to know each other a little better. Balloon Volleyball also happens to be a great workout and an opportunity to improve wheelchair skills!
Client lunch and quiz
On Saturday 22 August the Peer Support team coordinated the Estara and Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers (TGB) bi-monthly lunch for people currently in the Spinal Rehab Unit, along with their family members and staff.
The menu? Chicken, chips, salads, and Drumstick ice creams. The entertainment? A general knowledge quiz and music quiz. The result: teamwork and healthy discussion.
Volunteers from Estara and TGB joined in, serving food, chatting with patients and families, and getting involved in the fun. For people partway through their rehabilitation, weekends can feel quiet. With no therapy scheduled the days can stretch, so events like this make a real difference.
A big thank you to TGB who have sponsored these lunches for 20 years. We are grateful for your long term commitment and support.
Wednesday Wellness Hour - August 2026
Our weekly Wednesday Wellness Hour continues to be a great success, and often ends up running overtime because it’s enjoyed so much. The session is becoming increasingly popular, with a great turnout each week.
This month, participants have been getting creative by making quote jars, painting pottery, creating bracelets, and enjoying some relaxing colouring-in sessions. More importantly, the group provides a chance for people to come together, have a chat, share stories, and explore their creative side.
It also gives participants valuable time away from thinking about the day-to-day routine of rehabilitation, allowing them to relax, connect with others, and simply enjoy the moment.
Women’s Group
Our next Women’s Group get together will be on Monday 31st August.
The Women’s Group enables women who have a spinal cord injury (SCI) or a neurological condition to catch up with peers, share information, ask questions and build friendships. Estara Peer Support Mentors Vicky and Molly love seeing the connections being made within the group.
If you are interested and would like to get involved with the Women’s Group, please get in contact with Molly here.
Before we wrap up, Peer Support Mentor Vicky shares a thought for the month;
