Freya Toussaint paving a future for herself in the retail industry. Photo: Jake Day. […]
By: Faith ValenciaDeaflympics athlete Jaime Howell takes a break from training – photo: Jackson Paine The Australian […]
By: Faith ValenciaPeople with intellectual disabilities often face the stigma of being asexual ‘innocents’ WARNING: This story […]
By: Faith ValenciaChoice Life Passion Client Liaison officer Nigel Webb Photo: Queenslanders with a Disability Network […]
By: Faith ValenciaCaption: Nick Fredriksen on his family farm at Kilcoy in South East Queensland. Photo: Maddelin […]
By: Faith ValenciaPatch and Trav at the Murray River Photo: School of the Road When you think about […]
By: Faith Valencia*listen to podcast of interview below Graeme Innes hasn’t had the right to a secret […]
By: Faith ValenciaBarry Harwood showing off one of the many kitchens at the ABC office. Photo: Jana […]
By: Faith ValenciaSocial Worker Donna Bryan and self-advocate Michael Cherry working together at Community Living Association (CLA). […]
By: Faith ValenciaPeople with an intellectual disability are struggling to obtain justice in our court system. The […]
By: Faith ValenciaBY MICHAEL HARRIS Assistant Director Jayson Harrahan makes the opening remarks at the NDIS Provider Readiness […]
By: Faith ValenciaTouch Football Specialised in action Photo: Madison Spedding Ex-Australian Touch Footballer Graeme Clancy wanted to […]
By: Faith ValenciaThis uniquely touching tale of sisterly bond is a celebration of the NDIS, and just […]
By: Faith ValenciaWhen a person is diagnosed with Autism, or Asperger’s it becomes difficult for them to […]
By: Faith ValenciaAlison Mosely in action on the basketball court Photo: supplied Alison Mosely Wheels squeal as […]
By: Faith ValenciaGetting into a vehicle is a simple routine taken for granted by many Australians. But […]
By: Faith ValenciaChithrani Palipana with her son Dr Dinesh Palipana Photo: Monique St Clair Tough times have […]
By: Faith ValenciaNew South Wales NDIS participant, Greg Standen. Photo: supplied by Greg Standen. With the National […]
By: Faith ValenciaWhen it comes to disability support care, it is common practice to assume that it […]
By: Faith ValenciaAccessible tourism advocate Brett Morris Photo: Jariah Travan “Accessible Tourism” is a destination management plan […]
By: Faith ValenciaListen to podcast of interview below… Imagine it’s 90 minutes before the big race. Bow […]
By: Faith ValenciaSelf-described as ‘a ragtag group of rebellious and rowdy rockers’, Sonik Mayhem’s Jake Salmon has […]
By: Faith ValenciaThat’s the magic of ice skating. Anyone can do it. You won’t find a […]
By: Faith ValenciaEveryday hundreds of men and women are breaking sporting records in stadiums, on fields […]
By: Faith ValenciaBrisbane has the largest percentage of taxis that are wheelchair accessible, while Uber largely disregards […]
By: Faith ValenciaWith around 12,000 children and one in six Australians now identifying as having hearing loss, […]
By: Faith ValenciaThe Noosa Tigers AFL club is giving people of all ages and disabilities the opportunity […]
By: Faith ValenciaAn innovative new self-management app that helps people with disability create customised plans for the […]
By: Faith Valencia“I’ve been here for three years and I’ve loved every minute of it. I love […]
By: Faith Valencia“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to […]
By: Faith ValenciaWith locals surrounding the riding arena at the Ballina Riding for the Disabled (RDA), two […]
By: Faith ValenciaThe Movement Innovation Team members Luke (trainer top left), Chris, Lachie, Jackson (bottom left) and […]
By: Faith ValenciaLauren Kirby was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy at just 13 years old. Now, five […]
By: Faith ValenciaAustralians with a disability are rapidly becoming a high-demand commodity in the workforce, as employers […]
By: Faith ValenciaFacilities like this exist only at select train stations, meaning those living with disabilities don’t […]
By: Faith ValenciaIt’s a sunny Saturday afternoon at Brisbane’s Roma Street Parklands and people arrive at the […]
By: Faith ValenciaStudents benefit from learning sign language to communicate with their fellow peers. Photo: Sara Weckerle Seeing […]
By: Faith ValenciaAutism Hub and Reading Centre. Photo: Demi Lynch Adrian Pooley is a man on the […]
By: Faith ValenciaMy Disability Matters club homepage. Screenshot Tayla Sudall A new social network is currently gaining […]
By: Faith ValenciaRunning out with his mates to play the game he loves is what it’s all […]
By: Faith ValenciaEvery two years, thousands of athletes travel internationally to compete at the Special Olympic […]
By: Faith ValenciaJESS BEER A newly formed Gold Coast board-riders business is helping people with Autism […]
By: Faith ValenciaThe benefits of sports are endless; they provide good blood circulation, strong muscles, better coordination […]
By: Faith ValenciaLearn. Connect. Grow. Students showcase their artist abilities. Photo: Lottey Willshire. Grace has been a […]
By: Faith ValenciaMost Australians would know there is an unemployment problem in Australia. But what they wouldn’t […]
By: Faith Valencia‘The Ataxian’ Photo: Tyla Els […]
By: Faith ValenciaA new non-for-profit organisation is hoping to provide young people with more opportunities to test […]
By: Faith ValenciaEnjoying a Jack Daniels at The Sharks karaoke. Photo by Michael Harris Mention the […]
By: Faith ValenciaHot Topics group members. Photo By Michael Harris The Gold Coast Hot Topics disability support […]
By: Faith ValenciaBy MICHAEL HARRIS. Getting on the grid team. Photo from NDIS Paul Gabbert Project Officer for […]
By: Faith ValenciaCalls are growing for a trial of ‘please offer me a seat’ badges for […]
By: Faith ValenciaRide sharing app, Uber is facing criticism that it’s […]
By: Faith ValenciaArtist Michael Tichowistch says discovering art helped him find his self-esteem. Photo: Lilly McKenzie Wesley […]
By: Faith ValenciaCapras player Junior Kirisome and Endeavour Foundation client Isabelle kick off at a group activity. […]
By: Faith ValenciaCelebrating disability sports during Disability Action Week Photo: Imogen McDonald One in five Queenslanders live […]
By: Faith ValenciaRoyal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Photo: Michael Zimmer Many people suffering from a mental illness are […]
By: Faith ValenciaFounder Brad Sparrow with Ali France. Photo: Angus Kennedy The decision-making tables of Australia are […]
By: Faith ValenciaEvery summer thousands of people on the Gold Coast make their way down to the […]
By: Faith ValenciaFor many non-verbal people, much of their individuality depends on the capacity of others to […]
By: Faith ValenciaMost Australians know what an assistance or guide dog is, but ask them what an […]
By: Faith ValenciaJames Fraser-Smith’s opponents in the wrestling ring keep learning the hard way that it’s the […]
By: Faith ValenciaFor many, one of first things that comes to mind when they think about the […]
By: Faith ValenciaA Hopkins Centre research team are piloting Queensland’s first early intervention vocational rehabilitation program for […]
By: Faith ValenciaDisabled people face many challenges in the workplace, as journalist John Catania gives his experiences.
By: Faith ValenciaThe AFL is leading the way for inclusion sport with its all abilities program that […]
By: Faith ValenciaIn a couple of weeks’ time, Australia will be competing on the world stage in […]
By: Faith ValenciaWhy it is important for journalists to form relationships with people with lived experience of disability.
By: Faith ValenciaQueenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is pleased to announce the official launch of our housing […]
By: Faith ValenciaSuncorp Queensland Cyclones captain, Chris Bond, was voted tournament MVP and a member of the All Star 4 after a torrid round of Fierce 4 Rugby action.
By: Faith ValenciaPhillip Weightman has endured Australia’s toughest endurance race bringing attention to his best mate’s hardship.
By: Faith ValenciaThe Surfers Sunrise – Rotary Wheelchair Project has built and delivered 80,000 wheelchairs to over 30 developing nations, for free.
By: Faith ValenciaThe Queenslanders with Disability Network Gold Coast Local Support Group invited an engineer who owns a nearly driverless car to talk to the group about the development of driverless cars.
By: Faith ValenciaKatie is bubbly caring, loving and family orientated. She loves reading and colouring and wants to make the world a better place for people with disabilities.
By: Faith ValenciaDean is a young man aged 22. He has autism, a moderate intellectual disability and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dean has demonstrated challenging behaviours for most of his life, sometimes resulting in a risk of harm to others.
By: Faith ValenciaThat the future says back to us: Of course it’s inclusive, why would it not be?!
By: Faith ValenciaPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s commitment to introducing a Human Rights Act in Queensland is a significant step towards achieving individual dignity and equal opportunity for all Queenslanders.
By: Faith ValenciaDebbie Brooks from Port Stephens, NSW, is mum to Peter Pattison, 27, and also cares for another person with a disability in a Host Care situation.She explains how the planning process has been for her so far.
By: Faith ValenciaEndeavour Foundation backs the strong stance taken by the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Report on the Indefinite Detention of People with Cognitive and Psychiatric Impairment in Australia.
By: Faith ValenciaHave you ever considered how to increase the independence of your loved one? Increased independence provides a greater sense of wellbeing and choice, as well as lightening the load for carers. Here are some tips to start.
By: Faith ValenciaProject Open Doors is an initiative of Griffith University’s Journalism Program to effect change in the way people living with disabilities, their families, carers and support workers are represented in the media, and to develop a body of media reporting about issues affecting the disability sector in conjunction with people living with disability.