NDIS Support Coordination Team Leader Shows How Inclusive Cheer Inspires Confidence and Connection “It’s not about ability, it’s about attitude, teamwork, and seeing people for who they truly are.” — Chelsey Stephenson The crowd erupts in applause as the music starts. A group of athletes rush onto the stage, full of energy, movement, and big...
Zena’s Crochet Blankets of Care “Crocheting makes me happy and passing them on gives me purpose. We can all help to make the world go around.” Zena Blackwell has a big heart and busy hands. Since moving into Aveo in 2014, she has made and given away hundreds of crochet blankets. Each one is full...
Based on a real life event and told from the perspective of someone navigating the world with a disability Invisible in the system: the silent barriers people with disability face. I’m not asking for special treatment. I’m asking for equal access. There’s something quietly terrifying about realising you can’t fix a situation that affects your...
A Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd Kinship and Foster Care (KICS KFC) Support Worker has been able to champion for a kinship carer to access animal therapies to be included as part of a child’s NDIS plan. And following a proactive suggestion from the NDIS Support Coordinator during a stakeholders meeting, equine therapy...
In the realm of disability, the voice of the caregiver can sometimes go unheard. Add in the complexities of being a kinship or foster carer where authority for decision making passes through the Chief Executive, or The Office of the Public Guardian and if can feel very disempowering. Every day the carer of a child...
Positive change is not just a goal for people living with disability; it’s a tangible reality within the Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (ICS) NDIS Support Coordinator Team. The key ingredients for the recent successes the team have celebrated has been tenacity, persistence, and consistent communication with and for the participants they support. While it is...
Social justice is a verb, not just a concept or an ideal. It demands action, engagement, and a commitment to dismantling the barriers that enable inequality. It requires us to actively challenge injustice, speak out against discrimination, and work towards creating a world where everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has equal opportunities and...
For children, speech therapy plays a crucial role in building the foundational skills needed for effective communication. These skills encompass articulation, language comprehension, and social communication—cornerstones that shape a child’s ability to express themselves and connect with the world. Early intervention is key, as addressing speech and language difficulties during formative years can significantly impact...
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) is a day led by the United Nations on December 3rd every year. Australia has supported IDPwD since 1996, funding a program through the Department of Social Services to promote and raise awareness. IDPwD aims to make people more aware, understanding, and accepting of those with disabilities. This...
Attending school holiday camps is a rite of passage for many children, however, when you have a disability, the right to inclusion is often challenged. Yet it shouldn’t be. Reasonable adjustments can be made for children with disability to attend camps and school excursions. With careful planning and consideration for individual support needs, school camps...
