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Mind matters; Mental health when living with disability
Did you know almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime? People with... Read more
‘Reach for the stars’: living and working with a vision impairment
In a world often presenting barriers for people with disability, one South Australian woman is evidence that having a... Read more
Caring for a teen with disability – Sabine and Monice
CONSUMER STORY – “Literally from one day to the next, our lives changed and it was never going to be the... Read more
The roller coaster of an autism diagnosis – Harry’s story
“If there is a bigger word for overwhelming, then I would use it! Name an emotion and we experienced it… the roller... Read more
A challenge for the whole family – Nat and Jess’ story
Caring for twin boys Cameron and Aydan, who have both been diagnosed with varying levels of autism, developmental delay,... Read more
Madeline’s story: Walking the runway for equality
In 2015, an 18 year old woman from Brisbane, Australia made history while strutting her stuff on the catwalk at New York... Read more
Liam’s story: how plan support can help you too
CONSUMER STORY – When we hear about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) we’re often told about the... Read more
Janelle’s story: campaigning for change
Janelle McMillan’s artworks are not only impressive but serve a purpose. The 42-year-old with cerebral palsy is... Read more
Nathan’s story: finding meaningful employment
They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. For 31 year old Nathan, that saying couldn’t... Read more
Natalie’s story: Representing Australia in wheelchair basketball
Proving that a disability doesn’t have to hold you back in chasing the sporting dream, 28 year old Natalie is waiting... Read more
Robert’s passion for wheelie good cruises
Living with a disability hasn’t stopped one South Australian man from discovering the world, and even turning his... Read more
Sharon’s story – a journey of ups and downs, reaching great heights
Sharon’s journey with her now adult son Lee and teenage daughter Keeley, both diagnosed with autism, has been about... Read more
Finding passion and purpose for Nick
SPONSORED STORY – Nick Palmer is living life on his terms. On his living room wall is a photo of him sitting on a... Read more
The right ingredients for a happy household
On Monday evenings, you’ll find housemates Dale, Tim, Josh and Paul winding down from work, preparing dinner, and... Read more
Natasha builds confidence while staying true to herself in the ‘perfect’ workplace
If you told Natasha Ricks a few years ago that she’d be working in customer service and talking to people on the phone... Read more