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Horse riding is in Noella Angel’s blood. Her father was a professional who qualified for two Olympic teams, while her mother is a lifelong rider and now instructor. Noella, 27, was diagnosed with arterial vascular malformation as a child, also known as Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, which affects the development of blood vessels, soft tissues and bones. For Noella, it’s impacted the mobility of her right leg, spending the last 17 years of her life on crutches. As she went through her younger years and into adulthood, enduring treatment and over 100 embolisations, horse riding was the constant in her life. “Horse...

Despite the COVID-19 environment, Queensland National Disability Insurance Scheme participants Jess (6), Eden (4) and Jake (23 months) have been able to continue their therapies online.

The 38-year-old’s goal of work and independence combined to spark the idea of her own custom-made candle business.

Daynah Hopkins, 26, is a NDIS participant living in Melbourne. He has an intellectual disability and autism and like so many young Australians, he is a huge lover of sports. Daynah plays cricket, AFL and basketball – but his favourite out of them all is cricket. “I play for the Victorian Vikings, Victoria’s cricket team for players who have intellectual disability. I’ve also played two national-championship winning sides, and I’ve represented Australia twice,” Daynah said. While he has a natural talent for sport, Daynah often reflects on where he would be if it weren’t for the NDIS. Before joining the...

The 42-year-old said now she’s got her independence back, she and her giant spider, Rex, are turning heads zipping in and out of shops, chatting to people, spreading Christmas cheer.

Now Dave’s happy, working in mainstream employment, gaining even more experience in hospitality, and according to Café Bear & Scoobs owner, Mark, customers are flocking.