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Bobbie weaves some magic into every band she creates
Late at night while her family sleeps, Bobbie sits quietly, gently weaving bands, not just to soothe her soul but to help provide a future for her beloved family. The Bundjalung woman who was raised i ...
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Welcome to our December 2022 e-newsletter, where you will find all the latest news and information that’s important to you, your family, or your workplace. ...
Equestrian champion conquers her fears thanks to NDIS supports
Shelby first sat on a horse when she was 5, and ever since she’s dreamed of being an equestrian rider in the Special Olympics. Not only has she achieved this many times since 2017, but the 23-year-ol ...
Haydn urges others with an intellectual disability to believe in themselves
Haydn lives and breathes cricket, so it’s not surprising the 31-year-old North Lakes local was given top honours and named the 2022 captain of the Australian Cricket Squad for Players with an Intellec ...
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Welcome to our latest NDIS LAC eNewsletter November 2022. ...
Penelope* chases employment dream
David* was looking for ways to support his teenage daughter, Penelope*, as she completes year 12 this year, when he decided to attend Carers Queensland’s School to Adult Life Transition – Family Forum ...
Michelle credits her disability with enhancing her photography skills
Being diagnosed with Autism in her late 40s was a relief for Michelle, with the nature photographer saying it enabled her to embrace her disability and stand up for herself. “A lot of people don't lik ...
Ben’s engaged in community after Carers Queensland helps family understand NDIS plan
Gold Coast mum Amber says Carers Queensland has completely changed her son and family’s life, hailing the Local Area Coordinator who supported them as an “angel and “a bit of a legend.” “Benjamin join ...
Carers Queensland celebrates inclusion and accessibility as part of International Day of People with Disability celebrations
As the world prepares to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on December 3, Carers Queensland’s campaign ‘Celebrating Inclusion. Creating Opportunities’ focuses on highlighting and ...
Shane is smartening up his home with NDIS supports
Shane Falconer is working harder than ever developing his new online personal training business, opening up his home as an Air B&B, while also becoming a dad for the first time. The Cleveland loca ...
Diversity Council Australia announces 2022-2023 Inclusive Employers
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has today announced the list of 30 employers who have been recognised as Inclusive Employers for 2022-2023 and Carers Queensland is one of them. Recognition as an In ...
What the 2022-23 Federal Budget means for carers
The Albanese Government’s 2022-23 Federal Budget was delivered on 25 October 2022. It contains several measures that may indirectly support carers through increased supports to the person receiving ca ...
