26/08/2026
It was an honour to lead the first Peer Work Dance Party this morning at the Penrith Medicare Mental Health Clinic, spreading some Zumba Gold joy to the local Peer Worker network and celebrate the vital work they do in our community helping our most vulnerable people. Thank you all for getting out of your comfort zone and giving it a go, you were fantastic!
Special thanks to Jemima Isbester for your vision in creating this event and bringing people together. Thank you for the opportunity!
REPOST from Jemima Isbester: National Lived Experience Practice Lead for Neami National on LinkedIn
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Today was one for the books.
We held our first ever Peer Work DANCE Party in Penrith — and the energy was unreal.
Neami peer workers Jade Garcia and Dave Grooube came together with Senior Peer Worker Tamara Northey, Koori Yarner Lance Chilley, and local Zumba instructor Bec Lewis to create a space built on joy, movement, culture, and connection.
We were joined by allies Veronique Jordaan and Jae Radican rounding out a circle of people who care deeply about community and peer‑led spaces.
What happened today wasn’t “just a dance session.”
It was the seed of local area talks, stronger peer networks, and a growing ecosystem of connection across the Nepean region. Western Sydney is full of incredible peers — and when we gather, something powerful happens.
Joy builds trust.
Movement builds community.
And peers build each other.
I’m excited for what this moment will grow into.
If you were there — what was your favourite moment?
