What’s On
July at Mendis: regular Wednesday connection, Thursday footy yarns, NAIDOC Week, Disability Pride Month, guided resets, music from Jesse, and the Mount Barker Community Disability Expo in Hahndorf.
Wednesday Mendis Zoom
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
Real connection, honest conversation, a bit of humour, and no pressure to pretend everything is fine.
Thursday Footy Nights
Every Thursday at 7:30pm.
Footy, disability, life and whatever else comes up. Even if you only half-watch the game, it’s a good excuse to catch up.
Mount Barker Community Disability Expo
Thursday 23 July 2026.
A local Hills expo bringing together disability services, supports, providers, equipment, and community connections.
This Month at Mendis
NAIDOC Week runs 5–12 July.
Disability Pride Month is recognised through July.
Member Picks
A few useful things worth checking out this month.
Meditation of the Month
Take the Edge Off is the current favourite.
Short, practical, and handy when stress starts building before your brain has caught up.
The Calm Edge
Science-backed stress tools, nervous system resets, and practical ways to respond better under pressure.
Jesse Frick
Have you streamed Jesse’s album yet?
Current favourite: If You Go.
Got a Topic?
What should we yarn about next?
NDIS plans, anxiety, relationships, motivation, men’s health, support workers, parenting — anything useful is fair game.
Wednesday is regular Mendis night. Thursday is footy night. July also brings NAIDOC Week, Disability Pride Month, and the Mount Barker Community Disability Expo in Hahndorf.
Coming Up Soon
A few July dates and community prompts worth knowing about.
NAIDOC Week
A national week celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also a timely reminder that stronger communities are built through listening, respect and connection.
Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is a reminder that disability is part of human diversity. Mendis exists because belonging, purpose and community should not depend on pretending life is easy.
Mount Barker Community Disability Expo
A local expo for services, supports, providers, equipment and community connections. Handy for members, families, carers, support workers and anyone navigating disability supports in the Hills.
Jesse Frick — I Wish I Was an Earring
Community wins deserve a spotlight. Jesse’s music is worth a listen — and If You Go is the current favourite.
Got Something Coming Up?
Gig, fundraiser, disability event, good-news milestone, footy trip, first week back at the gym — if it’s Mendis-worthy, we’ll give it a nudge.
Include date, time, location, one-liner, and a link if there is one.