The importance of community is wonderfully illustrated in this video as Davi finds a place to belong at Back2Bikes in Port Melbourne. Superbly bolstered by his friend Helen, and Back2Bikes' manager Mark, Davi's years of volunteering at this not-for-profit community bike workshop has resulted in Davi learning an extensive bike maintenance skillset, the forging of strong friendships that extend beyond the workshop, and culminated in numerous glorious bike rides around Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.

The importance of community is wonderfully illustrated in this video as Davi finds a place to belong at Back2Bikes in Port Melbourne. Superbly bolstered by his friend Helen, and Back2Bikes' manager Mark, Davi's years of volunteering at this not-for-profit community bike workshop has resulted in Davi learning an extensive bike maintenance skillset, the forging of strong friendships that extend beyond the workshop, and culminated in numerous glorious bike rides around Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.

Davi is truly living The Good Life. Juli, Davi's Mother, held a vision for Davi from a very early age to live an inclusive life just like his brothers and sisters. With the support of family and friends Davi now enjoys living with a housemate in his own home, working in a builders supplies store, volunteering at a community bike shop, and many other community and family oriented activities. Davi's Good Life is a wonderful example of how the right vision and the right supports can lead to an inclusive, community focused lifestyle surrounded by friends and family.

Davi is truly living The Good Life. Juli, Davi's Mother, held a vision for Davi from a very early age to live an inclusive life just like his brothers and sisters. With the support of family and friends Davi now enjoys living with a housemate in his own home, working in a builders supplies store, volunteering at a community bike shop, and many other community and family oriented activities. Davi's Good Life is a wonderful example of how the right vision and the right supports can lead to an inclusive, community focused lifestyle surrounded by friends and family.

The value of connecting in your local neighbourhood can never be underestimated. In this video presentation you will hear from the President of Neighbourhood Connect Irene Opper who outlines the history of the Neighbourhood Connect Initiative, how it works, and a number of benefit generating outcomes. You will also hear from Rebecca Feldman, Belonging Matters' Individualised Living Options Manager, who explains how her own local Neighbourhood Connect Program fostered some wonderful life experiences. Bec also worked as a volunteer for Neighbourhood Connect.

In this documentary you will meet Michael, a valued member of his local lawn bowls club. Throughout his 12 year membership at the Elwood Bowls Club Michael has developed a multitude of Valued Social Roles through his participation as a competitive and social lawn bowler, and numerous volunteer positions. You will discover that the Elwood Bowls Club is a place where Michael can pursue his passion, feel valued, and develop life long friendships.

In this video we reflect on why Valued Roles for people with intellectual disability matter in the community. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 19 “…the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others…and facilitate their full inclusion and participation in the community.” In this video, narrated by Brodie McElroy, Belonging Matters talks with a variety of people with intellectual disabilities who are prospering in their respective communities through valued roles.