Joe Pascoe’s career as a poet all started when he was faced with a dilemma. In need of a wedding anniversary gift for his wife, and with no ideas coming to mind, he wrote a poem instead.
He has since released two poetry books through Melbourne-based independent publisher, Readings Sideway Press. His latest book, Frangipani, is a series of poems exploring nature, childhood, work ...
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A chance visit to Melbourne Cable Park is what led Lachlan to discover a passion for wakeboarding and find new employment opportunities.
Lachlan, 19, who has cerebral palsy, has always been excited about his future but struggled to find the right opportunities that met his needs.
Lachlan worked with Brotherhood Local Area Coordinator, Sasha, to develop ...
Continue Reading →The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have announced the introduction of a six-month interim plan for young children to resolve the delays and backlogs for children with disability in accessing Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports through the NDIS.
Following on from this announcement, the NDIA has released further information on the short term initiatives programs currently underway in order to make an impact and reduce wait times.
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Workforce Advisor from Brotherhood NDIS Services, Helene Dore, was invited to share her experience to help Cambodian non-profit organisation Children’s Future International (CFI).
Children’s Future International (CFI) supports children experiencing extreme disadvantage in rural Cambodia with social work and educational services.
At the Brotherhood, Helene is Workforce Advisor for our Local Area Coordination team, and has a background in disability service and development advice.
Invited to share her expertise on disability and mental health as part of an outreach program, Helene joined ...
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Finding her talent in floristry, Maddy one day hopes to open her own florist and gift store.
Over the last 12 months, Maddy, 22, who has an intellectual disability has developed a new outlook on life and is harnessing her creative talents.
But for Maddy, trying new activities and being out in the community wasn’t always easy.
Struggling with depression, ...
Continue Reading →The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced the introduction of a six-month interim plan for young children to resolve the delays and backlogs for children with disability in accessing Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports through the NDIS.
Details of how this will be implemented and when it will commence will be known in the next 3-4 weeks. We will be able to provide more information after this time and will post these updates to our ...
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Strutt Your Stuff is an inclusive fashion show and community fair celebrating self-expression, connection and the power of recycling. Organised by a group of passionate volunteers, Strutt your Stuff provides an opportunity for people of all abilities and backgrounds to celebrate fashion and creativity together in an inclusive community environment.
Over 200 people from the ...
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For Mahmood, 29, who has muscular dystrophy the NDIS has given him increased independence and a motivation to help create change in the community.
Mahmood worked with Local Area Coordinator (LAC) Laura in March 2018 to develop a plan that addressed his goal of gaining independence.
Prior to the NDIS, he relied on family members to help him get ready each morning, waking up early ...
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Robert Hill hasn’t stopped smiling thanks to his newfound confidence and independence since joining the NDIS in August 2018.
Robert, 31, has vision impairment, microcephaly and autism and over the last eight months his vision has further deteriorated.
Prior to the NDIS, Robert was isolated from the community and relied solely on his mum Kim for everyday support.
“It was just the ...
Continue Reading →During a meeting with her Local Area Coordinator, Melonie Harpham paused for a moment, and said “Wow, I can hear a motorcycle coming up the road!”
Melonie realised the sounds many people take for granted – footsteps, birds chirping, even traffic noise – she was now hearing all at once for the first time since she was five years old.
Melonie said her experience with the Brotherhood NDIS Local Area Coordination service was life-changing.
She had been hard of hearing since she was ...
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