Living with disability

Living with disability

• Art for everyone
  Great art makes the audience feel something – and for collaborators Grace Colsey (they/them) and Jaziel ‘Jazz’ Siegertsz (he/him), they want their audience to feel seen, connected and inspired.
  1 May 2024
• Connection perfection
  Delivered by Local Area Coordinators (LACs), Community Connections can link people with disability aged nine and older with mainstream and community supports.
  5 March 2024
• Unleash your inner traveller
  The summer holidays are fast approaching and, whether you’re off to explore your home state, planning a trip to an Australian destination, or travelling further afield, there’s lots to consider and get excited about. After all, the anticipation of a holiday can be almost as exciting as the trip itself! But how can you get creative, so you have the supports you need to assist you on the holiday of your dreams? Read on.
  5 December 2023
• Tips for getting to the top of the waitlist
  Waiting lists for therapists in some areas of the country are blowing out for NDIS participants. Here's how you can get to the top of the waitlist faster!
  4 December 2023
• Inclusive solutions
  Ben Waechter and his wife Suzi aren’t afraid of a challenge. Ben tells us all about their business ventures and his hopes for the future of the disability sector.
  3 October 2023
• Deep dive into... day programs
  Learn what makes day programs a great option for adults with disability, how to handle challenges, and tips for finding the perfect day program for you.
  1 August 2023
• Risky business
  Dignity of risk is a basic human right for people with disability.
  3 July 2023
• Inside OT knowledge
  Learn what an occupational therapist (OT) is, what they do, and how to get occupational therapy funded in your NDIS plan.
  5 June 2023
• United front for children with disabilities
  In its role as a global children’s charity, UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, has developed the Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) as a roadmap to removing barriers for children living with disabilities.
  28 February 2023