Good News Stories
Robert’s hard work and determination is helping him to walk again
Robert Van Kuyl became a paraplegic after a helicopter accident four years ago; but with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports, is working towards his goal of being out of his wheelchai ...
Nathan gets out more with NDIS supports
Nathan Coyne is improving his community connections with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support. The 30-year-old Morningside local is utilising support workers to regularly visit a commun ...
Larissa keeping fit and having fun
Larissa Baker is keeping busy and having fun, improving her health with physiotherapy and an exercise program thanks to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The 30-year-old from Warne ...
Tim is making his sporting dreams come true
Local tennis and swimming champion Tim Gould is making his sporting dreams come true with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The 29-year-old from North Lakes attends regular speech ...
Patrick is building on his swimming future with NDIS supports
Swimmer Patrick O’Brien is on track to compete at the Paralympic games, thanks to the support he is receiving from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Six days a week Patrick’s support wo ...
Max is cooking up a storm with the NDIS
Max Elliott’s love of food has prompted the teenager to gain work experience to become a chef at his local rugby club. Max’s mum, Megan, said it was during speech therapy that Max realised that he wan ...
Mark’s project work supported with the NDIS
Mark Bolton’s passion for showcasing other people’s stories is being made possible with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The former radio producer from Margate is utilising a supp ...
Rowan gets out in nature with NDIS supports
Rowan Bridge is becoming more active and getting out into nature with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The 34-year-old utilises his support worker to go 4-wheel-driving, mountain ...
Tina gets out in nature more with the NDIS
Tina Sanderson is becoming more independent and actively getting out into nature thanks to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The Captain Creek local uses water-proof prosthetics to ...
NDIS gives Nikki independence and freedom for the first time
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is giving Nikki Dorling the freedom to not only do the things she wants, but also providing support to do something many people take for granted – sleep ...
Caring is the name of the game for Madonna
Madonna O’Brien continues to provide care and support in her work as a wildlife carer thanks to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For more than 25 years, Madonna – who has spina bifida ...
Titans taking the lead with social inclusion
The Gold Coast Titans are leading the way in social inclusion in Rugby League and their achievements have everything to do with culture, leadership and innovative thinking. We caught up with Renee Coh ...