Overcoming the odds is always inspirational, and as an NDIS provider on the Gold Coast, we are always thrilled to read about people who fought back when life dealt them a rough hand. Rafi Salaiman is a great example and has become an ambassador for Borparan Charitable Trust, a charity that gave him his start…
This year’s transport, research and innovation grant program has been introduced by the UK government. Jesse Norman, the technology minister, has announced that currently, 67 projects who are involved in innovative transport technology development are being funded, receiving a share of the pot, which is just under £2 million. As disability workers on the Gold…
Disability support workers on the Gold Coast we are all about empowering our clients and helping them access anything they want. We are delighted to hear that the world's first disabled astronaut has now started training at the European national centre in Germany.
UK Paralympian
John McFall has previously represented the UK in the Paralympics…
If you have a pre-schooler, and watch television, either across the Internet or terrestrially with them, thank you are probably familiar with Arthur. He is an incredibly popular cartoon character, and alongside his friends, they have adventures that have entertained children for many years. Now the creator of this show is embracing a new project…
As NDIS care providers on the Gold Coast, we love stories of triumph against adversity, and this is a cracker. The day before his 27th birthday, life changed forever for George Peasgood. George had been a passionate triathlete for many years and was part of the British Paralympic team when he decided to go out…
When Elsie Normington gave birth to her son, it became clear that little Andrew had a few medical conditions that made it harder for her to access events designed for able-bodied children. Andrew was born with learning disabilities and suffered frequent epileptic fits, which necessitated him wearing a helmet to protect his head. As NDIS…
A new study was published this week that focused on information gathered during interviews with the family and caregivers of children who had medically complex needs aged 18 months right up to 18 years. It was published in the Journal of Paediatrics, and 30 families took part, many of whom sought medical care over 20…
Individual education programs are quite common for children who have additional needs or have a condition such as autism. These often involve making transition plans for what happens when a child turns 16 and can leave education. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA has recently carried out a survey about post-16…
Celebrities tend to be trendsetters; they dictate the latest fashion and diets and not always in a positive light. However, disabled celebrities do seem to be providing support and encouragement to other non-famous people who made themselves be struggling with mobility issues and concerns around using AIDS in public. As an NDIS provider on the…
If you are looking to get away from it all and book a breakaway, cities are a great option. Around 1/6th of people in the world has a disability, and this can make travelling a lot harder, so it always helps to do some research before you leave. As NDIS providers on the Gold Coast,…
Acting is one of the oldest professions in the world and has gained near universal recognition and praise. From Hollywood movie stars to Broadway legends, we can all point to a famous actor and say “that one there, that’s my favourite”.
However, for disabled people, it was normal to grow up and see a lack…
For a lot of people, it’s probably easier to say that the acting bug took them by surprise. Nearly everybody wants to grow up and be an actor, especially after seeing the amazing work that some people do in front of a camera.
However, while it is understandable that many simply don’t achieve lifelong goals…