How I recovered after becoming a quadriplegic at 18
In 2010 my life changed forever. I was rendered a wheelchair bound quadriplegic after a freak accident I had whilst representing Hong Kong at the under-20 Asian Rugby Championships in Thailand. Clearly this was the most challenging period of my life. I was forced to endure relentless physical and mental battles but I persevered. Whether Read more...
This man left us $58,000 and a car to support people with disability in the Riverina
A generous bequest from former Tarcutta and Wagga Wagga resident Frederick John Smith has enriched the lives of people with disability in the Riverina region. Frederick John Smith passed away last year at the age of 66 after being a highly valued member of the community for most of his life. Mr Smith was born Read more...
Be yourself
Everywhere you look these days, someone is offering advice on how to live your life. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Meditate. Do what you love. Be kind to others. Explore your passions. Push the boundaries. Be daring. Step out of your comfort zone. Be who you want to be. I apologise if this sounds cynical; Read more...
Disability might try but it won’t stop me from carving my own path in life
My name is Selina Broxom and I’m 27 years old. I have an undiagnosed illness that began when I was 19 and this unknown illness has left me wheelchair bound. I consider myself to be physically disabled but with a sharp mind. This is why I have started my Masters of Environmental Science and Management. Read more...
My eight year search for affordable accessible and disability friendly housing
For an able bodied person, the search to find a place to call home can be tough. But add a wheelchair to the equation and you’ve got an experience 10 times harder again. I first moved out of home when I was 19 to pursue an audio engineering diploma in Byron Bay, then followed that Read more...
Changes to disability support are making me anxious about the future
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) starts to be delivered, it is an exciting time for our disability community. However, for some of us, the transition to the new scheme is causing a significant amount of concern. I fear some of the freedoms, we have worked so hard to secure in preparation for the Read more...
How employment is helping me manage my anxiety and lead a full life
My name is Suzanna Poredos and I am 19 years old. I have been using Northcott’s services for six months now as part of the Transition to Work (TTW) program. This is my first year of the program. I have participated in the TTW sessions and completed some internal work experience. I am currently completing Read more...
Dates for your diary – National Disability Insurance Scheme info sessions
What is the NDIS and how does it work? Am I eligible for the NDIS? What kind of support can I get through the NDIS? These are just some of the many questions people with disability, their families and carers might be asking themselves given the NDIS is now fully rolling out across New Read more...
Stroke survivor gets voice thanks to assistive technology
Blinking was the only way stroke survivor Rachel Rohrlach could communicate for 25 long years. During that time she tried a range of assistive technology options that didn’t work for her but now Rachel has found a new option that is set to give her a whole new lease on life. Last month Rachel and Read more...
One stop JobAccess shop driving disability employment
A one stop shop for anyone wanting information about disability employment is now open online. The JobAccess website includes heaps of information to help people with disability looking for, or employed in, a paid job. Information for businesses who might want to employ a person with disability is also on the site. Organisations that deliver employment Read more...