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When Alex joined the NDIS early last year, he says his own life changed for the better. Most importantly, it accomplished his longterm goal of riding a horse for the first time in over a decade.

In a remote Aboriginal community of fewer than 500 people in the far north of Western Australia, seven-year-old Kelvina Benny is a long way from the specialised medical support she sometimes needs.

NDIS Participant Song’s love of dogs sparked the idea for a rewarding and successful business that is hitting all the right notes for very happy Sunshine Coast canines and their owners.

For Adam, making a stand against the odds delivered more than three decades worth of joy. The Mullumbimby-based NDIS participant, 50, who had a stroke at 11, marked a magic moment recently after standing by himself. “It was something he hadn’t done in 36 years,” Adam’s father, Brian said. “Previously, he’d had no movement, so it was quite miraculous, the big goal is to have him walking independently by the end of the year.” Praising the NDIS as a “godsend”, Brian said access to supports combined with Adam’s drive and determination led to the milestone. However, belief at times had...

Shelley Holland’s ongoing success in living independently while pursuing her social and employment goals has the NDIS participant on the move… literally.

A mild intellectual disability hasn’t stopped Ballarat NDIS participant, Courtney McLelland from finding work. Now, with the help of APM Employment Services, she’s conducting weekend tours at Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens.