Penrith is transforming to meet the needs and aspirations of people across the region. It is important that we create a future where everyone can benefit from this growth and its opportunities. In 20[...]
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SeeAbility – Participant testimonial
Living with SeeAbility has enabled me to become more independent. I moved from my parent’s home into a Seeability home and at first I was scared but the SeeAbility team made me feel very welcome and c[...]
Read moreUniting Local Area Coordination – “If you need help, raise your hand” – Brad’s Story
Brad Hanns was 12 years old in 1980 when a horse-riding adventure took a terrifying turn. “The horse decided to take off and I fell off the saddle,” he recalls. “I got my foot caught in the stirrup an[...]
Read moreThorndale Foundation | Supporting People With a Disability For Over 60 Years
Our vision is to ensure that all people with disability live in a community where equality is a way of life. Melissa’s Story Melissa is a young woman with Downs Syndrome who has worked in our Au[...]
Read moreChanging Lives through Connected Communities
The overarching purpose of the NDIS is to provide funding to people with disability with the goal to grow a greater independence, learn new skills and overall improve quality of life. So now with more[...]
Read moreUnravelling the Mystery of Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, epilepsy remains a mystery to many. In this article, we will discuss what epilepsy is, its sympto[...]
Read moreEvolution: Stand for Inclusivity and Be the Change | McCall Gardens Community Services
Let’s play a game of word association. Computer? Technology. Chocolate? Dessert. Disabled? Wheelchair. Contrary to popular belief, to be human is to experience some form of disability within your life[...]
Read moreBuilding a beautiful life with Mable
“I’d definitely recommend Mable to everyone. Looking for ratings is easy, you have pictures, bios, and contacting people is easy. I think that’s the best thing about it: it’s just easy.” – Angel[...]
Read moreBreaking Barriers: How recreational activities have become accessible through the years
Recreational activities have long been a source of enjoyment and relaxation for people of all ages and abilities. In the past, these activities were not always accessible to individuals with disabilit[...]
Read moreYasmin Akinstall: The Nepean Disability Expo’s ‘OCDiva’ Ambassador
This year, the Nepean Disability Expo is excited to partner with Yasmin Arkinstall as our Expo Ambassador. Yasmin is a talented opera singer and an advocate for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ca[...]
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