Echuca Discoveries

Happy Friday all! 🍻

🍻 Friday Knock-Off at Laundry Mates! 🎉

The week is done, so it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy some Friday knock-off drinks! 🥂✨

Thanks for all the support this week — we love being part of our community!

While it’s never just about the finished artwork—it’s about the confidence built, the creativity encouraged, the hand-eye coordination developed, the choices made, and the independence gained—you still have to stop and appreciate just how awesome it looks!

🧺 Pop in and check it out! Looks so great! 🧺

The Permaculture group made newspaper seedling pots to donate to Campaspe Library Service to accompany the Seed Library. After you’ve grown your seeds you can simply plant the pot in your garden! Thanks to Echuca Authorised Newsagency for the newspaper!

🌿Sunday Sensory Stroll 🌿

It may be fresh and foggy out but there’s nothing better than starting the day by boosting the endorphins and tapping in to the Sensory input of nature.
From the sounds of the leaves, gravel and sticks crunching underfoot, the birds in the trees whistling, paddlesteamer t***s, and the river bubbling by to the smells and the feel of leaves and sticks twirled through fingers, sensory needs are met- all in a simple bush track walk.
How lucky we are to live in such an amazing environment. 😊

Huge congratulations to the team at Laundry Mates- the laundry makeover looks so amazing! New floors & new machines with Tap and Go have given it a new lease of life.

Be sure to pop in and say hi to the Laundry Crew who are so, so proud and would love to show it all off!

Make sure you tune in to EM/FM on Monday morning, after the 8am news to hear Connor and Sally chatting about Laundry Mates. Super exciting!!

Driven by his quest to buy all the games and movies in the world, Ty has been working hard on the log splitter the past couple of days. For $10 you get all you need to get your fire going!!! Paper, kindling and a fire lighter!! Available from Coriander Lodge or local delivery. Message 0408057024 😁

The sensory room is now fully operational, offering opportunities for tactile exploration and relaxation; we would like to extend our genuine gratitude to all staff and community members involved in its development.

Support the team at Laundry Mates! Service with a smile. 😊

Community Update – We Need Your Support

Many of you may have heard about the proposed road closures outside Laundry Mates due to the planned demolition of the historic water tower located across the road.
These works will severely limit access to our Laundry and have a major impact on our business.
Laundry Mates is proudly owned and operated by people living with a disability. Disruptions like this don’t just affect trade - they affect livelihoods, independence, and wellbeing.

We’re also deeply concerned for our neighbours, other local businesses, and residents who will all be impacted. Small businesses are the heart of our community and rely on access, visibility, and your support to survive.

We understand safety is important - but so is ensuring proper planning, communication, and real support for the people and businesses affected.

Now more than ever, local support matters.
You can help by:

🧺 continuing to visit us
🧺 using our laundry for your washing needs
🧺 sharing this post
🧺 leaving a review
🧺 supporting nearby businesses
🧺 respectfully raising these concerns with decision makers

We truly hope our community’s voices are heard 💛