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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 ...
Women carers to be better supported in the workplace under a new program
In a win for women carers looking to combine work and care, Carers Australia has been announced as a grant recipient of the Federal Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program. The Women’s ...
Steve is finding his voice
Steve Taylor is finding his voice, helping him to achieve his goals of living independently and getting a job. Before accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) three years ago, Steve – ...
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Joshua on the path to his dream
Joshua is a different man now that he is using his National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding for a support worker and to help him become job-ready. Nineteen year old Joshua, who has autism, ...
Carers Queensland earns Rainbow Tick accreditation for the second time
Carers Queensland has gained the Rainbow Tick Accreditation, leading the way on inclusive work practices and being the only organisation to hold this recognition in Queensland. Once again, independent ...
Increased funding for respite and support services for carers welcomed
The Treasurer’s announcement tonight of an additional $798.3 million to support carers of the aged has been welcomed by the national peak body for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. “It is pleasi ...
