Good News Stories
Getting out in the great outdoors is the plan for Bevan
Going fishing and camping with his grandchildren is now a lot easier for Bevan, using his powered off-road wheelchair, funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The ‘Freedom Trax ...
Bailee builds on woodwork skills
A passion for woodwork is seeing Gladstone local Bailee build on his carpentry skills and showcase his work at a local market. The 21-year-old utilises a support worker, funded through the National Di ...
Kate’s moving on with life thanks to the NDIS and Zeus
Since joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in January 2021, Kate has already achieved her goals – to be fit and healthier, to live independently and to become a responsible pet owne ...
Leah educates others on autism and shares her success with the NDIS on social media
Leah is like any other teenager, utilising social media to document her life, and showcasing the successful results of her National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. With help from her dad, ...
Sandy Paws possible with the NDIS
Song has turned her passion for dogs into a rewarding and successful business that is making Sunshine Coast canines and owners very happy. Song, 17, who has auditory processing disorder, first access ...
NDIS is music to Brad’s ears
Brad has always wanted to play guitar, and with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports is working towards achieving his goal – performing at a local music event. Brad, who has multiple h ...
A hair cut with a difference
For Rhiannon and Olivia, developing their customer service and hairdressing skills at a Toowoomba hair salon is working wonders for both the girls and the business. Jazzy Lane Hair Studio is providing ...
Rob is keeping his mind active with the NDIS
Rob is now able to explore his hobby of tinkering on vintage engines and machines thanks to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Rob has muscular dystrophy, a condition which affects the m ...
Payal spreads her wings with the NDIS
Payal Patel’s newfound confidence is a far cry from the introverted mum of just 12 months ago. Since accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in July last year, the Runcorn local – wh ...
Brad is cruising independently with the NDIS
Brad Kinsela is enjoying his independence and freedom for the first time in 30 years after receiving his Batec, an electric attachable handbike/power assistance for wheelchairs, thanks to National Dis ...
Community gardens blossoms for people with disability
For Ben Bassingthwaighte, being able to make new friends who share an interest in healthy lifestyles is what local community gardens are all about. That’s why the Auchenflower local – who has a physic ...
Bridging the gap: how the Murri Court is working with Carers Queensland to support people to access the NDIS
It has been almost 18 months since Owen and Marshall last set foot in front of the Magistrate at the Murri Court in Brisbane. And both credit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for helpin ...
