Marie Johnson has arrived at a special moment in her life. Marie is finding new meaning in surviving the road accident that took her fiancé’s life and left Marie with life-changing disabilities. “It feels so good to be useful again after 13 years, and that my opinion and thoughts are wanted and validated,” says Marie, …
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Sam Valavanis is taking control of his future. He’s looking forward to a busy working life and fulfilling career. The 21-year-old is building a broad range of skills that make him more employable by participating in youth employment assistance, funded by the NDIS. School leaver employment supports open up future pathways and job prospects by …
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Turning the streets of historic Williamstown purple and white for the annual A-T Wheelathon marked a double delight for founder and local, Luke Ogden. Luke, who was who was born with a rare condition called Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT), created the event in 2022 to shine a light of support on the disease. The NDIS participant said …
Recognised on 3 December, IDPwD aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Our IDPwD theme for 2023 is ‘We’re better together’. It highlights that as a community, workplace, team, friendship group or family – we’re better together. By recognising the talents, skills, experience and ideas of all ensures better outcomes for all. …
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From isolation to becoming a “disability champion”, connecting with the community through support from the NDIS has seen Sengo shine. Sengo, who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Congo in 2019, has become a Community Connector, where he actively educates others in his community about disability and the assistance available through NDIS. Also running …
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