Creating Independence
Our Creating Independence group is looking for interested members to join them. Creating Independence is a group of people with disability who are interested in helping other people with disability have better services and
Handmade by Sopha Bear
Sophie gained an interest in textiles during High School, but it's in recent years that it's taken on a life of its own, with Sophie now running her own stall - Sopha Bear -
World Autism Awareness Day 2022
Did you know that males are four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than females, despite females being just as likely to have ASD? This is because of historic gender biases
Scavenger Hunt
Cherie and Richard have been meeting up for a lovely lunch each week for some time. Recently though, Cherie and Richard have started going on a SCAVENGER HUNT before lunch. The object of the hunt
Communication Training Makes a Difference
Outcomes for two men with intellectual disability following communication support training for their workers. Authors: Meg Irwin & Tara Sheridan Abstract For many people with intellectual disability, successful participation is restricted by inadequate or inappropriate
Creative Moves
Described by Australian theatre industry leaders as having ‘what it takes to be a professional theatre company’, Bendigo’s CreateAbility Performance ensemble are continually developing new work. CreateAbility’s powerful productions are devised and performed collaboratively by
A slow cooker made it easy
Cooking has always been difficult for Ivan. “It wasn’t easy to learn how to cook,” he said. “Until I purchased a slow cooker.” “I’ve cooked a roast, a chicken and tonight I am cooking pickled
Doing Business
Melissa Gordon-Cooke’s small business “Mels Munchies” has been operating for several years now. One of Mel’s favourite parts of any workday is counting the earnings and banking her proceeds. Over quite a few months, Mel
Choice to change
It happens to all of us – sometimes the same routine stops giving us challenges and meaning, and we are ready to try something new. Ross, a man with a disability, has been attending the
Cooking to share
Tam’s housemate Paula inspired her to start cooking. “When I came around for a sleepover she was baking,” says Tam, a young woman with a disability, who recently celebrated her 21st birthday. With her support