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Real stories about community inclusion, future planning, employment and individualised living. If you have a story to share, please contact us!

The Meaning of Thriving

When we are seen as someone who contributes, who has something to offer, life opens up. We’re treated with respect. People make space for us. We belong. It’s no different for people with disability; but too often, the roles available to them in community life are limited or even negative. What changes everything is when someone has the opportunity to hold valued roles: to be known for their gifts, their interests, their contributions.

Successful post school transitions

Many families whose son or daughter is in year 8, 9 or 10 ask themselves, ‘when should the preparation for transitioning to post school employment start?’ Annette says that it’s never too early; no matter what stage you find yourselves in at this moment, preparation can begin. Annette shares the story of her son Jacob's successful transition and shares tips on how to make it happen for your son or daughter.

What will happen to my son/daughter when I die?

Perhaps the greatest fear expressed by families is the uncertainty about the future of their loved ones with disability when parents are no longer able to advocate and support them. Linda writes about her own experience and what she is doing now to make provisions for the future of her son.

Individualised Living Story

Often families believe, or have been told, their son or daughter with disability will have to live in a group home. But there are other options. Linda shares the story of her son Jacob’s journey to a home of his own, where he decides who he lives with, who comes over, and where he is in charge of his life.