…been delivering an employment program to people in social housing for several years and has experience empowering people to return to the job market after experiencing hardship. * Queensland Police…

…skateboard competition was held at Hermosa Beach, California … as they say the rest is history.” Registration opens for the Yamba Kick Flips and Tail Whips skateboard and scooter competition…

…Bathurst’s first-ever blind cricket community challenge.” Prior to the match, a free come-and-try session for the community was held run by Blind Sports NSW and delivered by NSW blind cricket…

…(Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health) and Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP officiated at the launch. A much-needed…

…students and families. Some other actions emerging from the sessions were collecting data and research about how local communities were impacted by COVID-19 to share with government and peak welfare…

Gold Coast women, putting their lives back together after experiencing domestic family violence, can now get specialised, trauma-informed support when searching for employment. The Standing Strong program, delivered by community…

…“This encapsulates the program’s goal of teaching young people to use the latest tech tools to create and express themselves,” Mr Davies said. “Think of all the flow-on benefits for…

…the community. Byron Shire Council is managing the transformation of the former Byron Hospital and once complete will appoint not-for-profit Social Futures to manage a social impact community-based and for-purpose…

…and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221, and if you choose, you can be anonymous when you phone. The Ageing and Disability Commission’s website can be found at:: https://www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/…

…and then showing yourself that you can go out and do what you want to do and be who you want to be. Care Connect can help. To contact Care…

…development should be identified and when suitable opened up for housing. We also need to follow Western Australia’s lead and end ‘land banking’ – when privately owned blocks approved for…

…a lot of drive. She wanted to prove to herself that she could be independent – and independence and freedom meant a great deal to her. We linked her to…

…acknowledging the achievements and contribution people with disability make to society…and also highlighting the need for greater awareness of diversity and inclusion in schools, workplaces and in society in general.”…

…(DFV) in the community, to give people experiencing abuse and violence a voice, and to take a strong community stance against violence. The name comes from the opportunity for people…

…nice part of town, close to the CBD, with easy access to transport, and it has air conditioning. All just in the nick of time for summer and for a…

…and becoming familiar with disability helps to remove awkwardness. Through this program we support young people to feel comfortable with difference and open avenues toward understanding and respect,” Maree said….

…important to the recovery of this area – Social Futures is determined to be there for Lismore. We want to see people in person. “And by coming back into the…

…for division winners. Skaters and scooters can register ahead of the event https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/502886235267 In case of bad weather check the Clarence Valley Youth page for updates on the event: https://www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyyouth/…

…a society where everyone gets a fair go and is included. “Young people are open to new ways of thinking and have questions about disability and are curious about difference,”…

…For example, just stopping to say hello to someone who is homeless costs nothing, but is incredibly important. Sometimes people just want to be seen and acknowledged. There are other…

…and her husband have built two houses on the block, one for Elise “and one for us to move into when we’re ready to properly retire.” Elise’s home has three…

…with increased supports for people who are struggling but of course the community service sector would like the government to go further and deliver more provisions for those doing it…

…Community to the NDIS, and we are passionate about supporting people with disability to live life the way they want to and pursue their goals, which in Bill’s case includes…

…Yaegl and Gumbaynggirr Country to come together and connect face-to-face after years of disruption from natural disasters and the Covid pandemic. “Workers are keen to meet, connect, and strengthen the…

…the ADF, volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations and state-based services in disasters. Social Futures CEO Tony Davies called for a framework outlining how disaster-response agencies can work with not-for-profits and community…

…around 30 varied programs funded by state and federal government and support some 27,000 people. We have offices as far south as Gosford, west to Broken Hill, and into Queensland,…

…“The grief that follows suicide is complex, and from one suicide up to 135 people may be impacted. We’re proud to be able to offer support the Gold Coast region,…

…has worked with some 60 former ADF members and families in the past year and this year is expanding into the Hunter Valley. Veterans Connect offers support to Veterans and…

…he and his parents, Andrew and Melanie, have no answers. He is non-verbal and needs a wheelchair to get around. But last year, Jack and his parents met Angela. And…

…own place to live and enjoys listening to music and riding her horse – “those two things are really good for self-therapy”. “I adopted a horse about a year ago,…