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Kristian’s keen eye for performance and bringing his visions to life on film are key themes in scripting a fulfilling life of independence for the Lismore local. The NDIS participant, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been making his voice heard, literally. Combining independent living with a host of much-loved hobbies, Kristian’s “freedom of choice” saw the talented 25-year-old take to the stage with Bangalow Theatre Company for a role in well-known rock musical, Rent. “I was in the Ensemble of Rent, and I loved it so much,” Kristian said. “There was a lot of socialising and good friendships...

An Adelaide social profit organisation is helping people with disability in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities to understand and access the NDIS and disability services.

Throughout Melbourne’s six COVID lockdowns, 10-year-old Ace Bartlett’s parents struggled with the challenge of explaining to their son why he couldn’t attend his regular swimming sessions.

From making his mark in martial arts to leading a full and busy life, Michael is kicking goals through NDIS support.

NDIS participant Maria Pyatt’s trips traversing her family’s Mildura property on her all-terrain scooter play out on a path paved in figurative gold.

Thornbury NDIS participant Kira Young said her NDIS funding has changed her life, providing more opportunities to access supports and equipment than ever before, while also supporting her to attain her teaching degree. Kira, 25, who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis, along with glaucoma and uveitis causing low vision, said when she was younger, her parents tried to provide what they could but additional supports or equipment were costly. Now an NDIS participant, Kira can access all the supports and equipment she needs through a range of disability organisations like Guide Dogs Victoria and Vision Australia, who can help her build...

Burnie NDIS participant Joel Bradley is showing true leadership skills taking part in Multicap Tasmania’s horticulture program.

At six, he was scuba-diving in Bali. By 12, he was representing Victoria in wheelchair basketball. Now 19, East Brighton actor, model, para-athlete and disability advocate Oliver Pizzey Stratford has become the first wheelchair user with a disability to appear in Australia’s iconic TV show, Neighbours.