#disability Lismore

[dabbamallangyirren]

Disability Services Providers - Putting People First

Disability services providers across the country are turning away new clients, shutting down programs and struggling to maintain quality standards. That’s according to a new survey from the American Network of Community Options and Resources.

Located on Bundjalung Country, CPL - Choice, Passion, Life offers disability support in three Northern NSW locations. Their community programs help participants develop their creative side and connect with passionate support workers. To know more about Disability Services Provider Ballina, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

Located in Northern NSW on Bundjalung Country, Dabba Mallangyirren is a specialist Disability services provider that puts people first. Its team helps participants achieve the outcomes that matter most, including specialised accommodation and employment. It also operates Summerland Farm, a macadamia and avocado farm that offers employment opportunities to people with disability. Its community programs foster inclusivity and empower people to explore their creative side. It also connects passionate support staff with people who need care.

The company’s support workers are well-equipped to help people with disabilities navigate the complex complexities of the NDIS and make the most of their funding. Their personalised approach prioritises genuine connections and inspires participants to add a bit of adventure to their lives. In the aftermath of the Northern Rivers flood disaster, Dabba Mallangyirren’s staff played a critical role in helping people with disability find safe accommodation and connecting them to new support networks. It now provides a range of NDIS Support Coordination services for people with disabilities in the Ballina Shire, Byron Bay and Lismore regions.

Dabba Mallangyirren is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit disability service providers and a registered NDIS provider. The organisation works with customers to realise their potential and provides empowering, personalised services to over 13,500 people with disability, their families and carers each year.

The Northern Rivers Orthotics Service project, funded by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, is a collaboration between Northcott, Ability Made and Northcott Innovation. This pilot program uses telehealth to deliver Orthotic care to children in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, which would usually require them to travel to Sydney, Brisbane or Newcastle.

The project is offering assessments, scanning and fitments through a video conference with a skilled Orthotist supported by highly trained local allied health professionals. The appointments can be attended by children’s parents, and any support people they wish to bring along. If you would like to find out more, contact Karen via the details above. This service can be funded through your child’s NDIS plan.

A key theme from conference presentations was the value of people with disability being involved in organisational design. This included being inducted into organisations, running self-advocacy groups and delivering training. Delegates also highlighted the importance of empowering frontline staff via award programs.

One of the ways to get support through the NDIS is by working with a Local Area Coordinator. These are partners that can help you understand your NDIS plan, create or implement your plan and review your plans as needed. They can also link you to community and mainstream supports in your local area.

NDIS Local Area Coordination partners can also work with you to develop your capacity to make decisions and choices, find the most suitable disability supports in your community, sustain informal support arrangements and build capacity of mainstream services and communities to become more inclusive. They can also provide information about NDIS, your rights and links to online resources. If you have a permanent and significant disability, you may be eligible for NDIS support coordination.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a way for people with permanent and significant disabilities to access funding that can help them live their lives the way they want to. This includes accessing supports that enable them to achieve their goals and participate in the community.

The process begins with creating a personalised NDIS plan, which is developed in collaboration with a planner or local area coordinator. The plan sets out the individual’s goals and the specific disability support services that will be funded to meet them. To know more about Disability Services Provider Ballina, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

Participants can choose to self-manage their plan, have a plan manager or have the NDIA manage it for them. Each option has its own benefits, and participants can change their management options at any time if their circumstances change. NDIS planning is dynamic and will change over time. A person’s plan will be reviewed periodically to ensure it is meeting their needs. This can include reassessing their goals or modifying the specific disability support services that will be funded.

[invisibleicewands]

We, the undersigned, come together as creatives and artists, recognising the immense power held within each voice, especially those often underrepresented in our society. 

Art and creativity shapes and reflects the diverse experiences of our communities. It’s vital that politics does too, and that everyone’s voice is heard in our democracy. 

But in Britain today, as many as 8 million people are not registered to vote at their current address. Turnout of younger voters has been falling considerably.  New rules requiring photo ID risk excluding hundreds of thousands of citizens, and disproportionately affecting poorer people, those with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

We, the undersigned, stand united in our belief that participation in elections is not just a right, but a profound responsibility—one that should extend to everyone, at the heart of a vibrant democracy. 

That is why we urge you to join us in registering to vote for the upcoming local elections before the deadline of 23:59 on Tuesday 16 April, at https://qrco.de/giveanx. Remember, you are also eligible to register if you are a qualifying EU or Commonwealth citizen. 

We join hands with the young people leading the Give an X campaign in emphasising the importance of young people shaping the future, and we urge each and every citizen to claim their seat at the table.

Voting is not just casting a ballot; it is narrating the stories of our communities and painting a vision of a better tomorrow. In the face of huge challenges nationally and globally, that has never been more important.

Let’s all of us write the next chapter together. We Give an X – will you?

Signed,

Michael Sheen - Actor

Paapa Essiedu - Actor

Meera Syal CBE - Actor and writer

Armando Iannucci - OBE Writer, director, producer and performer

Amelia Dimoldenberg - Comedian and presenter

Billy Bragg - Singer and songwriter

Samuel West - Actor and director

Sharon Gaffka - TV personality

Es Devlin CBE - Artist and designer

Ahir Shah - Comedian

Ralf Little - Actor and writer

Sir Stephen Frears - Director

Misan Harriman - Photographer and Chair of the Southbank Centre

Mei Mac - Actor

Sally Lindsay - Actor

Siobhán McSweeney - Actor and presenter

Sir Alistair Spalding CBE - Artistic Director, Sadler's Wells

Alice Aedy - CEO, Earthrise

David Lan CBE - Writer, producer and director

Georgia Harrison - TV personality

Timothy Sheader - Artistic Director, Donmar Warehouse

Henny Finch - Executive Director, Donmar Warehouse

Paule Constable - Lighting designer and Associate Director of the National Theatre

Daniel Lismore - Sculptor and designer

Luke McQueen - Comedian

Elliot Levey - Actor

Joseph Henry - Architect

Charlie Condou - Actor

Seeta Indani - Dancer and actor

Ania Magliano - Comedian

John O'Farrell - Author and scriptwriter

Emily Berrington - Actor

Rebecca Hendin - Illustrator

Jack Guinness - Writer and founder of The Queer Bible

Michael French - Head of Games London

Joseph Zeal-Henry - Director, Sound Advice

Sacha Lord - Co-founder of The Warehouse Project & Parklife festival Sam Evans - Musical Director

Estelle van Warmelo - Director

Bernard Donoghue OBE - CEO, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions

Stephen Skeet - Director of Impact, Volunteering Matters

Kayleigh Wainwright - Director of Youth Sector Innovation, UK Youth

Joe Bailey - CEO, Brighten the Corners/Out Loud Music

Jack Gamble - Director, Campaign for the Arts

Mete Coban MBE - CEO, My Life My Say

Lauren Kay-Lambert - Co Managing Director, Shape History

Sami Gichki - Co-Chair of the #iWill Movement

[grandmaster-anne]

PRINCESS ANNE The Royal who can’t get enough of Australia

The Australian Women's Weekly

By Juliet Rieden | Published 20 April 2022

The Princess Royal is famously pegged as the British monarchy’s hardest working royal because of the hundreds of engagements she carries out each year, so it came as no surprise that Her Royal Highness was the first member of the House of Windsor to fly out to Australian shores when border restrictions lifted.

True to form, the three-day tour, followed by a hop over to Papua New Guinea to mark the Platinum Jubilee, was carried out at a frenetic pace. But with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, by her side, the Queen’s only daughter was in her element reconnecting with a part of the world she tells me she has always loved.

The Princess was ostensibly here for a working visit as patron of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) for its bicentenary. To mark the occasion the royal couple had been invited to the opening ceremony of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, spending the whole day at the showgrounds.

Palace aides then tailored a bespoke program of engagements to touch on other key areas of interest for the Princess, especially talking to members of frontline services for fire and floods. “My husband’s brother lives at Lismore. Fortunately, up the hill. We’ve been kept in touch with the flooding,” she explains in my exclusive interview in England in advance of the tour. “I have to say it’s one of the things about the Sydney Show which I think brings together so much of the impact of what’s been happening, the extreme of the fires you’ve suffered and the floods. Sir Tim and I are working farmers so very much appreciate the opportunity to visit the Sydney Show.”

Princess Anne first visited back in 1970 and today she and Sir Tim arrived at the opening ceremony in the same historic horse-drawn calèche that 52 years earlier she had climbed into with her parents, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, and elder brother Prince Charles. That trip was the young Princess’s first major overseas tour and also the first time the now ubiquitous ‘walkabout’ had been tested in Australia.

This was the groundbreaking new way the royal family connected with the public, no longer standing on ceremony, but heading out into the crowds to meet people face-to-face. While it is now considered a cornerstone of royal tours, for the shy 19-year-old such encounters proved intimidating. “To be faced with a wall of strange faces, which may look very friendly at the time, but where do you start the conversation? That is quite a daunting prospect,” she confesses, smiling at the memory.

“We started the trip further south, so the introduction to the walkabout was in Melbourne. Sydney was a lot more buzzy, and of course, in a way the Easter Show is exactly the right place to go when you first go to Australia because there is everything that is Australian there and people from all over the country. It is a huge introduction to Australia; a really good place to start.”

Despite the anxiety of fronting up to crowds – which were huge – the Princess’s passion for the Show was ignited that day. “I was really delighted when my father asked me to succeed him as Patron of the RASC,” she said on this visit and her fervour was clear to see.

The Princess insisted on staying on foot in the showgrounds rather than being chauffeured in a buggy, so she could chat to as many people as possible. As she strode through the crowds she was greeted by excited faces and gasps of delight. And when she was called on to hand out ribbons for prize-winning calves and rosettes to youngsters involved in Riding for the Disabled, of which she is also the patron, she eagerly shared her knowledge of farming and rural life.

Watching from the sidelines, it was obvious that the royal has an army of fans in Australia. Indeed, as soon as her attendance was announced some weeks before the visit, ticket sales soared. Usually it is the following Easter weekend that is most popular, but the star power of the Princess Royal pushed April 9 to the top of the show’s sales’ charts, with 55,000 through the gates that day.

As a member of the royal family, crowds are an occupational hazard, but I wonder if the Princess still found them as confronting today. “It’s always interesting – because you just find people with stories to tell. So yes, I’m less daunted but maybe approach it slightly differently. Of course, weirdly, technology rather gets in the way now because whereas in those days [there was] the odd camera – now if you’re not careful it’s a wall of phones and you can’t actually see anybody,” she laughs.

Back in 1970 Princess Anne watched and learned from her parents, a necessary process of osmosis that formed her initiation into a life of service. “We’d been away for a while by then so we were getting into the swing of it. I think there is no way they [the Queen and the Duke] could have prepared you for just how tiring it gets. Suddenly you find that you’ve woken up in the middle of the night having a nightmare that you’re standing in the middle of a reception and you can’t speak. That creeps up on you and I think you just learn to pace yourself. I can now sleep in any form of transport, which does help!”

Choosing the right wardrobe was another learning curve. On that first trip the Princess’s hat was caught in a gust of wind and reporters famously heard her utter “bloody wind”, a comment which fuelled the tabloids. “Milliners do things which make perfect sense when you’re standing still inside; it makes slightly less sense when you’re outside in a draught, especially when it’s blowing from behind you, but that’s experience, as they say. These things you learn how to deal with.”

Another sartorial lesson adopted from her mother was putting weights in skirt hems. “For some materials that was an absolute necessity. It’s fine if you want to wear light clothes but airports, always breezy, never a good idea, so you find some way of dealing with that. It’s a very old-fashioned habit. You wouldn’t find it much now unless you actually asked or had things specifically made.”

Prince Charles had been to school in Australia at Geelong’s Timbertop and was already a fan of our outdoor lifestyle, ocean swimming and surfing. “We did go to his school in Geelong and I had a chance to meet some of his friends,” the Princess recalls. “I rather envied him that opportunity, I have to say. I could have done with seeing a bit more [of Australia].”

Nevertheless, on that first trip the Princess did manage to fit in her own private time out. “I was race riding at the time and I actually went out and rode for three days. From my perspective it was trying to keep fit because I was coming back to riding at home so I didn’t really want to spend a week sitting on my backside doing nothing. I rode a horse that had been in the Australian [1968 Mexico Olympics] team in Centennial Park in Sydney. That was, in retrospect, one of the bravest things I’ve ever done but he was a lovely horse,” she tells me.

Why brave? “Because I jumped some of the fences there,” she beams.

Princess Anne is adamant that agricultural shows like the Easter Show still have relevance. “The great thing about the Sydney show is since it first began it’s been bringing people [together] learning about Australia and how to be more successful in farming to build on its strengths in that time,” she explains. “The emphasis will have shifted [and] we certainly found in this country that agricultural shows have made a bit of a comeback because they’ve recognised that it is not so much about the farming community that needs to be stuck together, it’s introducing and making sure people understand farming who no longer have that automatic connection.

“Two hundred years ago everybody would have understood perfectly what the shows are trying to do, but that would have been a market, somewhere where you could promote how good you were in front of other farmers. Now, it’s more a question of educating populations as to the issues and challenges that farming faces.”

On the second day of the tour the Princess was eager to meet with Rural Fire Service volunteers and pay her respects to the families of two firefighters who had tragically lost their lives in the 2019 bushfires. It was emotional for Errol O’Dwyer who held his son Andrew’s framed photo as he talked to the Princess. Standing next to him was Andrew’s little girl, Charlotte, who was just 19 months old when her father died aged 35. In her speech the Princess highlighted the impact of loss on a community and the risks volunteers take on. She had no notes and spoke from the heart.

Afterwards she visited the Sea Heritage Foundation’s MV Cape Don, a lighthouse tender vessel under restoration, where her brother’s charity, Prince’s Trust Australia, is partnering with an initiative to train First Nations’ youth in the maritime industry. The Princess and former naval officer Sir Tim were fascinated by the ship and the project. “I think there’s the scope for making use of the history to inspire the next generations, because we’re all short of maritime workers,” she comments.

In a few weeks the Princess Royal will be joining the celebrations for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee and inevitably our conversation turns to her mother’s legacy. “It’s a very difficult thing to put your finger on. I doubt if there’s a single description that would fit the bill,” she muses. “There is an element of constancy here in terms of attitude to service and recognition of service, the values that individuals bring ... I think she’s been able to support that and bring those people to the fore in a way that is so important.

“[Likewise] The Queen and I had a discussion the other day about the difference between fashion and style and I think maybe that’s relevant in the sense that she didn’t do fashion but she certainly does style, and style tends to last longer. You have an individual style and it’s a quality which has a long-term value.”

And while the longevity of Her Majesty’s reign is historic, her sheer volume of knowledge is also quite mind-blowing. “Yes, when you tot up the number of leaders of countries and her own prime ministers, that’s a quite extraordinary perspective.

“Her memories and understanding of each of those was they reach that point and the impact they can make – but equally having the ability to recognise that every individual could do it slightly differently. That may be part of the value. We’re not all the same.”

The Princess’s father was her mother’s “strength and stay” and now he’s gone, his contribution is fully recognised. “Unwavering support is probably the best way of describing it,” his daughter notes. “I think he also understood the things he was better staying out of – although it was quite difficult in the early days – but there were also distinct areas where he could help and did. His input and perspective and the fact that his travels took him to a slightly different area of the country and internationally could have a real impact. I think he learned how to distinguish when those moments were.” The Princess concedes that her father would have had a tough initiation. “I’m sure it wasn’t very easy to begin with because there was no such thing as a role then. He had to invent that one.”

When I ask what lessons she has learned from her mother, Princess Anne returns to the idea of style. “Maybe it is that style in the long term and the way you do things, remaining constant. I think it’s the way you treat people, with respect for individuals. When you’ve been around for long enough and people keep changing at the top of your organisations, if you’ve had a good relationship, a bit like prime ministers, you need to accept the next one because that isn’t necessarily the only way of doing anything. There are moments when you think, ‘are you sure that’s what you ought to be doing?’, but you have to stand back and let them get on.”

When the Queen was crowned, her daughter was second in line to the throne; today she’s 17th behind her younger brothers. It’s a gender penalty that is no longer applied and many feel it should be fixed retrospectively to reflect The Princess Royal’s unfailing sense of duty and service that, at 71, is as strong as ever.

But Princess Anne says she feels her gender has never been an obstacle. “I have been treated as an honorary man for a lot of my life. I did take part in a sport which didn’t have any gender balance. It was open to both, end of story. So, I had the benefit of being treated equally … although oddly enough when I first went to Australia I found a difference, the men went down one end of the room and the women went up the other. I didn’t think that was entirely appropriate.”

Now, Princess Anne thinks Australia has moved on and it’s a place she never tires of visiting. “I think Australia remains as one of the most attractive places to go to, for whatever reason – work or leisure.” 

[delvedinto]

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(  maia mitchell,  cisfemale,  she  /  her  )  —  🎬  just  announced,  FLORENCE  DUCATTI  is  casted  as  CAROLINE FORBES  in  upcoming  THE VAMPIRE DIARIES  reboot.  the  twenty  eight  year  old  is  trending  as  people  are  debating  if  the  middle  finger  as  a  automatic  answer  ,  dior  shades  hiding  sour - some  glares  ,  rubbing  sea  salt  into  deep  wounds  ,  a  closet  packed  with  monsters  from  hellish  nightmares  ,  yelling  at  the  top  of  her  lungs  in  italian  at  the  smallest  of  inconveniences  that  they  are  known  for  is  enough  to  make  them  as  good  as  original.  a  quick  google  search  shows  that  their  fans  call  them  diligent,  but  internet  trolls  think  they’re  more  bloodless  i  guess  their  newest  interview  for  variety  where  they  talk  about  her  newest  addition  to  her  vinyl  collection  will  let  people  to  know  them  better. 

triggers: mental health specifically ptsd and psychosis , stabbing , murder , psychological and physical abuse.

STATISTICS.

full   name  :   florence  ducatti  ,  gwyn  isaac. nickname(s)  :   flossie  ,  flo. gender   /   pronouns  :   cisfemale  /  she  &  her. birthday  &.  age  :   august  18th  ‘97,  26. hometown  :   lismore ,  australia. current location : soho , new york city. accent : mild australian. languages : italian ( native ) , english ( fluent ). sexual   orientation  :   bisexual. romantic   orientation  :   biromantic. relationship status : recently single , heart broken. religion : athetist. occupation  :   former prima  ballerina  ,  singer  /  songwriter & actress. voice claim : renee rapp. character inspo : isabel ' belly ' conklin ( the summer i turned pretty ) , belle fox ( the artful dodger ) , callie adams foster ( good trouble ) , harper mclean ( heartbreak high ) , veronica lodge ( riverdale ) , quinn fabray ( glee ) , cassie salazar ( purple hearts ).

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

face   claim  :   maia mitchell. height  :   5′5″   /   1.68  m .eye   color  :   brown. hair   color  :   dark  brunette. piercings:  ear lobes ( both ), seconds ( both ), thirds ( both ),  conch ( left ), daith ( right ), forward helix ( right ), industrial ( left ), tragus ( right ).  left nipple.  belly button. tattoos:  eight , see pinterest board. signature scent : bitter peach , tom ford.

HEALTH.

mental disorders : anxiety , insomnia secondary to night terrors. learning disabilities : severe dyslexia. physical disorders : a torn ligament in right wrist , type one diabetes. allergies : penicillin , peanuts. sleeping habits : night owl , insomniac , consistent night terrors since the age of sixteen. addictions : disposable vapes , nicotine. drug use : weed , has used ketamine previously. alcohol use : occasional.

FAMILY.

father  :  rowland isaac (  55,  deceased  ). mother  :   grace  isaac  nee  ducatti.   (  51  ).

florence  ,  known  strictly  to  family  only  as  gwyn  ,  was  born  and  raised  in  australia  by  her  parents  ;  grace  and  rowland  isaac.  rowland  served  as  lead  for  education  ,  whereby  he  was  the  rank  of  a  warrant  officer  ,   of  the  australian  air  force.  one  of  his  first  deployments  at  the  age  of  twenty  led  him  to  sicily  ,  italy  ,  where  he  soon  met  and  fell  in  love  with  grace  ducatti.  at  the  time  ,  grace  was  a  law  student  and  planned  to  become  a  criminal  defence  lawyer  for  high  prolific  cases.  their  romance  was  fast  -  progressing  ,  an  engagement  with  a  year  and  plans  for  a  family  came  soon  after.  

with  rowland’s  return  to  his  home  base  ,  grace  didn’t  follow  straight  away.  maybe  that  should’ve  been  his  first  red  flag  ,  but  instead  she  chose  to  go  travelling  with  some  university  friends.  it  was  there  ,  she  met  another  man  and  fell  into  another  whirlwind  romance  without  informing  her  fiancée.  reuniting  with  rowland  was  electrifying  ,  a  night  spent  under  the  stars  and  an  announcement  she’d  been  hiding  to  tell  him  in  person.  she’d  fallen  pregnant  with  their  first  child  ,  a  boy  ,  or  that’s  what  she  told  him.  failing  to  mention  it  wasn’t  his  child  ,  leading  him  into  a  false  sense  of  commitment.  

as  rowland  was  none  the  wiser  to  grace’s  heated  rendezvous abroad  ,  he  raised  dylan  as  any  loving  father  did.�� he  was  taken  under  his  wing  from  the  moment  he  could  walk  ,  or  that  was  the  story  repeated  year  or  year.  cut  to  nine  years  later  ,  grace  and  rowland  were  separated  again  when  her  work  took  her  across  country  and  left  him  home  alone  to  battle  the  reality  of  being  a  war  hero  and  first  -  time  father.  memories  of  war  began  to  dismantle  rowland’s  interior  ,  first  it  was  the  flash  backs  that  paralysed  him  in  his  sleep  then  it  had  audio  follow  its’  pursuit. 

trying  to  navigate  a  stable  home  became  difficult  ,  hard  to  hide  the  aspects  of  a  deteriorating  mental  health  in  view  of  a  young  child  who  didn’t  understand  at  first.  rowland  decided  to  leave  the  air  force  before  grace  returned  ,  discovering  him  more  feeble  than  previous.  he  was  a  man  who  didn’t  believe  in  therapy  ,  would  sit  through  the  memories  of  a  bloodbath  that  plagued  his  mind.  grace  ,  on  the  other  hand  ,  didn’t  pay  a  single  thought  to  him  or  their  family  while  away  ,  entangling  herself  in  another  man’s  sheets  once  again.  

nine  months  on  ,  she’d  convinced  rowland  he  was  going  to  be  a  dad  again.  being  a  father  was  his  greatest  love  but  the  man  knew  it  was  the  wrong  time  to  raise  another  ,  he  tried  to  discuss  other  options  for  their  unborn  child  but  grace  was  adamant  she  was  having  their  second  child  ,  a  girl  to  complete  their  quad.  violent  arguments  grew  between  them  ,  grace  always  having  the  upper  hand  by  any  means  necessary  ;  whether  that  was  blackmail  or  an  attempt  to  guilt  trip  him.  

with  another  set  of  little  feet  running  around  their  home  ,  florence’s  father’s  mental  health  took  another  plummet.  episodes  of  disorientation  and  agitation  happened  more  frequently  ,  his  anger  spiking  at  a  single  squeak  that  escaped  his  daughter’s  mouth.  he  knew  he  was  a  hazard  in  the  home  but  still  refused  to  seek  medical  help  ,  grace  simply  dismissing  his  behaviour  and  labelling  him  as  a  neglectful  father  instead.  neighbours  raised  concerns  for  the  young  child  ,  often  overbearing  the  heated  discussions  shouted  through  thin  walls  ,  every  word  enough  to  make  a  small  girl  cry.  

his  squash  of  memory  happened  more  frequently  ,  not  remembering  where  he  was  or  who  was  there.  believing  him  to  still  be  in  an  active  war  zone  ,  a  weapon  carried  at  his  side  every  minute  from  the  moment  his  son  left  for  university.  florence  ,  an  upcoming  ballerina  ,  still  in  junior  school  but  a  top  performing  in  fine  arts  and  struggling  with  literature  ;  specifically  reading.  

words  melting  together  like  alphabet  soup  ,  spelling  so  atrocious  that  a  child  her  inferior  age  could  correct  her.  italian  was  her  first  language  ,  one  she  didn’t  struggle  as  much  with  but  still  noticeable  errors  occurred  ,  english  on  the  other  hand  was  another  story.  undergoing  examinations  and  assessments  led  to  a  diagnosis  of  dyslexia  but  with  a  father  so  unwell  and  a  mother  who’s  barely  home  ,  she  was  a  lost  cause  until  approaching  her  best  friend’s  father  ,  begging  for  some  sort  of  guidance  to  help  navigate  her  school  work.  she  couldn’t  continue  to  fail  ,  with  the  help  of  his  oldest  ,  acer  ,  she  started  to  improve  enough  to  get  the  minimum  she  needed  to  pass.  

her  sixteenth  birthday  came  quick  amidst  the  decline  her  father  faced  ,  it  was  now  advised  she  shouldn’t  be  left  home  alone  with  him  but  grace  found  that  hard  to  believe  ,  he  wouldn’t  hurt  his  only  daughter.  that  day  proved  grace  wrong.  

it  started  as  any  ordinary  day  ,  school  drop  off  and  eight  hours  locked  in  academia  before  florence  returned  home.  she’d  gone  straight  to  her  room  ,  rowland  taking  his  usual  afternoon  nap  to  calm  the  terrors  in  his  mind  but  instead  ,  they  became  a  reality  &  their  home  was  a  new  territory  to  defend  from  the  enemy.  believing  his  daughter  to  be  an  opponent  ,  he  charged  through  the  home  with  a  hammer  secured  tight  in  a  fist  and  all  florence  had  was  a  dirty  butter  knife  to  her  defence.  she’d  manage  to  throw  it  to  cause  a  distraction  ,  allowing  her  seconds  to  escape  from  a  corner  where  he’d  trapped  her  and  she  landed  in  the  kitchen.  not  her  greatest  idea  with  all  the  possible  fatal  objects  but  there  was  nowhere  else  to  hide.  

the  island  in  the  middle  was  her  greatest  tactic  ,  able  to  shift  the  opposite  way  to  a  swinging  hammer  determined  to  meet  her  head.  she  cried  ,  begged  for  him  to  awake  from  his  nightmare  ,  but  no  amount  of  pleading  did  her  justice.  another  corner  and  she’s  trapped  ,  her  only  option  was  to  fight  back  and  that’s  when  she  reached  for  a  sharpened  knife  ,  plowing  the  blade  deep  into  his  chest.  she  tried  to  stop  the  bleeding  ,  to  call  an  ambulance  who  responded  as  a  category  one  emergency  but  there  was  no  saving  him  ,  he  died  in  her  arms  and  covered  linen  white  trousers  in  a  bloodbath  ,  a  puddle  seeping  underneath  her  that  greeted  her  brother  on  his  return  home  from  the  semester.  

to  this  day  ,  florence  has  never  forgiven  herself  or  forgotten  that  night.  often  woken  by  night  terrors  of  her  own  in  fear  the  event’s  repeated.  the  case  was  dropped  &  she  was  encouraged  to  change  her  name  when  settled  away.  no  one  would  know  the  story  of  what  happened  ,  gwyn  isaac  never  existed.  very  few  people  know  the  truth  ,  but  even  then  she’d  never  told  the  whole  story.  

resentment  grew  inside  grace  towards  florence  for  what  she  did  ,  accusing  her  of  ruining  their  family  and  bringing  nothing  but  horror  to  their  name.  to  this  day  ,  grace  never  told  anyone  that  florence  was  never  rowland’s  daughter.  she  was  a  second  product  of  an  affair.  instead  ,  florence  has  only  recently  discovered  this  herself  after  agreeing  to  do  a  dna  test  for  ‘  shits  and  giggles  ‘. 

she  became  a  principal  ballerina  after  her  studies  ,  flying  back  to  italy  to  attend  its’ dance  program  and  achieving  many  accolades.  she’s  danced  at  the  royal  albert  hall  in  london  ,  plus  the  infamous  sydney  opera  house.  however  ,  bad  luck  struck  again  for  her.  

when  she  turned  twenty  five  ,  she  started  having  her  own  ‘  funny  ‘  episodes.  nothing  like  rowland’s  ,  it  was  more  her  physical  health  that  took  a  decline.  passing  out  ,  unable  to  rouse  ,  eyes  rolling  to  the  back  of  her  head  were  all  serious  concerns  and  she  was  found  unconscious  one  night  in  her  own  home.  rushed  to  hospital  ,  it  was  there  she  got  diagnosed  with  type  one  diabetes.  

she  struggled  for  months  to  come  to  terms  with  it  ,  not  understanding  or  processing  how  it  took  so  long  to  become  known.  there  was  no  family  history  ,  no  previous  signs  that  indicated  to  such  a  life  -  limiting  condition.  self  -  injecting  became  her  next  fear  ,  afraid  audience  members  would  be  able  to  see  through  her  leotard  where  her  monitor  hid  was  enough  to  consider  an  early  retirement.  

after  seven  years  dedicating  her  life  to  ballet  ,  she  hung  up  her  slippers.  for  months  ,  she’d  spiralled  about  what  to  do  next.  she’d  built  a  name  for  herself  in  the  world  of  dance  ,  gathered  attention  on  social  media  for  her  performances  for  that  to  all  suddenly  end  in  the  trash.  to  top  it  off  ,  her  brother  was  taken  prisoner  of  war  and  entire  support  system  was  slashed  after  yet  another  argument  with  her  mom.  

a  love  for  music  genres  bounced  her  into  some  luck  ,  she  dipped  her  toes  into  creating.  landing  herself  two  huge  gigs  in  broadway  ,  then  signed  onto  a  contract  to  make  her  own  music  after  a  video  of  an  original  song  of  hers  ,  ‘  too  well  ‘  went  viral  on  social  media.  

but  bad  luck  was  never  too  far  away  and  caught  up  with  her  in  the  last  month  ,  falling  into  a  private  relationship  over  a  year  ago  was  fun  and  games  until  it  was  revealed  he  was  sleeping  with  one  of  her  closest  friends ( wanted connections ). to distract her , she's found a new love of acting and is continuing to audition while creating music. she's finally landed her first breakout role in tv which happens to be the role of caroline forbes in the vampire diaries reboot.

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Finding an NDIS Service Provider

If you’re thinking about using NDIS services, it’s important to find a provider that can adapt to your needs over time. You want a provider that values clear communication and conducts regular reviews.

iCare Recruit is an NDIS service provider that believes in helping people live a more fulfilling life. Their extensive range of services, personalised approach, and dedicated team make them an ideal choice.

iCare Recruit

The NDIS is a transformative system that empowers individuals with disabilities to live more fulfilling lives. It also aims to cultivate a society that celebrates inclusivity. In this regard, Ndis service provider Brisbane, A good NDIS provider should have a personalised approach and provide comprehensive services that address your specific needs. They should also be able to adapt their services as your needs and circumstances change. iCare Recruit understands the importance of this and is committed to providing a range of flexible and responsive support solutions.

They believe that a strong partnership with you and your family is essential. This is why they prioritise understanding your needs and ambitions, while upholding the highest professional standards. They are also passionate about advocating for you and empowering you to express your views. This reflects the NDIS’s focus on community participation and is consistent with their values of respect, compassion, and integrity. Their team of skilled and experienced therapists are dedicated to meeting your individual needs.

Sunnyfield

The NDIS is all about empowering participants to have choice and control. A key part of this is finding a provider that understands your goals and will work with you to achieve them. The team at iCare Recruit has a strong reputation for delivering highquality services and personalised care. Their therapists are qualified and registered with the NDIS, and can provide in-home and clinic support.

NDIS registered providers can be found using the ndis service provider sydney Finder or myplace portal. Choosing a provider is an important decision, and it’s best to talk to the person who will be providing your support before signing a contract. Ask about their approach, experience, and staff.

Sunnyfield is a historic farm that has hosted famous riders from various disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, and racing. The current owner, the Nielsen family, maintains its focus on breeding top-notch racehorses while offering exceptional accommodations to tenants and their horses. The farm’s picturesque fields and woodlands have even attracted renowned photogs like Slim Aarons.

Champion Mentors

Champion Mentors is a NDIS-registered disability services ndis provider, helping participants to live their lives their way. They offer a range of disability support services, from community access and help at home to adventure buddies and funfilled short term accommodation breaks. They also prioritise genuine connections with their participants. They have a strong regional presence across Brisbane, Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire, Byron Bay, and Lismore.

A mentoring champion is a leader who inspires engagement in the program. They are often responsible for promoting the benefits of mentoring to both mentors and mentees, such as professional growth, increased job satisfaction, and improved retention. They also serve as a liaison between stakeholders and ensure that the mentoring program is aligned with organizational goals and values. They also conduct regular assessments to evaluate the impact of the mentoring program on employee development and success. They also develop and implement guidelines that define the structure of mentorships. These guidelines will be based on the specific needs of the organization.

Easy Healthcare

If you have a disability and need help to manage your NDIS plan, you can hire a disability service provider. They can assist you with planning and organising your supports and services, and provide effective NDIS plan management. They can also make payments to service providers, and monitor the delivery of your supports. They can also help you find local service providers that meet your needs.

The NDIS is built on consumer choice, and the team at Easy Healthcare can help you develop a personalised plan that aligns with your goals and preferences. The NDIS will also review your plan on a regular basis to ensure that it is up-to-date and continuing to address your changing needs.

NDIS participants can use their SIL to access support services such as assistance with daily tasks, personal care, behavioural management, and access to community activities. These services can be organised through an NDIS registered provider or through the myplace portal.

[qnewsau]

ACON is hiring for their Sydney and Lismore teams

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/acon-sydney-lismore-job-ad-may-2024/

ACON is hiring for their Sydney and Lismore teams

ACON is looking for exceptional people to join our dedicated Client Services teams in Sydney and Lismore.

Director, Client Services – Gadigal Sydney

Looking to further your career promoting the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community?

Can you deliver sustainable and equitable services that make a meaningful difference to clients?

We are on the lookout for an exceptional person to join ACON’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) led by the CEO to lead the Client Services Team to deliver therapeutic individual and group support to people living with or affected by HIV and people of diverse genders and sexualities (LGBTQ+ people).

The team currently comprises:

Government-funded services including specialist sexual, domestic and family violence support, HIV and LGBTQ+ counselling, trans mental health, substance support, and suicide prevention and aftercare. Delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors and Peer Workers across Intake, Care Coordination, Counselling, Peer Work and Aging Support Services teams.

Pride Counselling Programs – ACON’s fee-for-service social enterprise counselling model offering counselling to individuals and employees of Pride EAP member organisations, and secondary consults through Pride Supervision.

Team Leader Client Services – Bundjalung Lismore

ACON Health provides services to people living with (PLHIV), affected by or at risk of HIV, and to sexuality and gender-diverse people in NSW who are aged 18 or over.

ACON’s regional services are responsible for the delivery of ACON’s programs and services in regional NSW, with a focus on Health Promotion, Mental Health Services, and Needle Syringe Program operations and Harm Reduction.

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader and Counsellor to manage our Client Services team and provide Counselling and Care Coordination to clients.

The ACON Northern Rivers Client Services Team is a small team of 3-4 staff who cover the region from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie and provide:

Up to 12 free one-hour counselling sessions over a period of up to 6 months, with no MBS mental health treatment plans required. Counselling is provided with a short-term solution-focused framework where clients are encouraged to identify 1-3 goals.

Care coordination of up to 6 months, depending on needs, to help people; access relevant healthcare and support services, increase their ability to manage their care and reduce social isolation.

Both of these services are offered via telehealth or from the ACON Northern Rivers office.

If either of these roles sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please visit: https://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/jobs/

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Ensuring to Reach the Destination Safely and Comfortably

There are many occasions when a shuttle bus service rental may come in handy as some instances when may need a bus for rent and need to move a large group of people from point to point then a bus rental may be the way to go. Whether it is for work training, a church outing or a student excursion, a bus rental is a safe and convenient way to ensure all the passengers reach their destination in time. A service rental is one of the most cost-effective modes of transportation, so if the event remains affordable for the participants and organisers alike. If looking for a bus for rent for event, the wide range of vehicles available may be confusing as some of the most common types of courtesy bus Lismore rentals needed to transport a smaller group of people over short distances. As transporting a wedding party between the ceremony and reception then a small bus is a great choice as the shorter route in comparison to most bus routes.

There is everything that need to know about renting a courtesy bus with a capacity of few passengers and amenities such as air-conditioning and baggage storage depending on the model. They are an excellent option for shorter trips and if needed the comfort of a coach bus for smaller passenger groups then rental bus are the way to go as they can accommodate passengers comfortably. These are well-suited for shorter trips as they typically offer limited luggage storage as some minibuses are standard for disability accessible compliant and can accommodate wheelchairs. All event participants can take part regardless of their condition and be comfortable and safe during the trip as mini buses are as comfortable as their full-size counterparts and have a capacity of passengers. They are an incredible choice to use as a wedding transport to ship visitors between the gathering site and their inn or for more modest church trips. They typically include amenities such as air conditioning, spacious seats and legroom and nothing beats the comfort of a courtesy bus for more significant events or long distances.

With a capacity of passengers and plenty of under-body luggage storage they can transport large groups on trips that require plenty of gear such as band concerts and camping trips also include many other amenities. The passengers remain comfortable no matter how long the trip may be as work mobility groups often require punctuality and all workers to arrive simultaneously. It can be an issue if the worksite is isolated or not served by public transportation as many corporations such as government groups, construction companies, or the military may find courtesy bus for rent. It has to be the most convenient mode of transportation and there are many occasions when students need to attend events off-campus: student trips, competitions and job fairs. These events often have odd hours or limited transportation options and the courtesy bus rental ensures that all participants get to the right place at the right time and can keep the event affordable.

[positiveaboutdisability]

Sylwia Błach is an amazing, 29 year old writer, entrepreneur, fashion model and disability advocate from Poland.

After high school, Sylwia graduated in Computer Sciences at the Poznań University of Technology.

Since 2010, Sylwia also published several thrillers, horror and crime novels. You can see her full bibliography at her website (Polish language, link down below).

Besides her busy career as a computer scientist and author, she also finds the time to maintain both a blog and a YouTube channel about a wide variety of topics, such as literature, disability, programming, travel and fashion. Sylwia also featured as a fashion model in several photo shoots.

Sylwia has been using a wheelchair for all her life because of spinal muscular atrophy(SMA) ...

[ollyarchive]

Years and Years’ Olly Alexander, Lucy Spraggan and Sir Ian McKellen among Top 100 in 2019’s Pride Power List

The list celebrates all that is good and great in the LGBT+ community

This year’s Pride Power List has been released and it includes musicians Years and Years‘ Olly Alexander and Lucy Spraggan, and also actor Sir Ian McKellen.

Today, celebrations are taking place in the nation’s capital to commemorate Pride in London – honouring the lives, achievements, history and future of the LGBT+ community.

To coincide with the occasion, the Pride Power List 2019 has been released, revealing the members of the LGBT+ community in the UK who have made a significant impact in the fight for the equality and inclusion of LGBT+ individuals.

“The list celebrates all that is good and great in the LGBT+ community and has a unique mix of celebrity, community, celebrity and business leaders,” said Linda Riley, founder of the Pride Power List.

Individuals included in this year’s list include musicians  Years and Years‘ Olly Alexander, Lucy Spraggan and Westlife’s Mark Feehily, and actor Sir Ian McKellen.

The Pride Power 2019 List Top 100 LGBT+ individuals:

Ruth Hunt – chief executive of Stonewall.

Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE – actor and LGBT+ rights advocate.

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah – co-founder of UK Black Pride.

Owen Jones – columnist, author, commentator and political activist.

Peter Tatchell – LGBT+ campaigner and activist.

Sandi Toksvig OBE – writer, actor, comedian, presenter and producer.

Michael Cashman CBE – Labour peer, actor, former MEP and LGBT+ campaigner.

Munroe Bergdorf – DJ, activist and feminist.

Edward Enninful OBE – editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

Liz Carr – actor, comedian and disability rights campaigner.

Clare Balding OBE – broadcaster, journalist and author.

Graham Norton  – television and radio presenter, comedian and actor.

Gok Wan – fashion consultant, author and television presenter.

Saara Aalto – singer and musician.

Mhairi Black MP – Scottish politician.

Heather Peace – actor, musician and LGBT+ rights activist.

Nicola Adams OBE – professional boxer.

Liv Little – founder of gal-dem magazine.

Stephen Fry – actor, presenter, writer, comedian and activist.

Anthony Watson – founder and CEO of TBOL.

Lord Waheed Alli – media entrepreneur and politician.

Dawn Airey – Getty Images board and NYT chair.

Alan Carr – comedian, television personality and author.

Cressida Dick – commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

Paris Lees – journalist, presenter, feminist and transgender rights activist.

Hannah Bardell MP – SNP MP of Livingston Constituency.

Lucy Spraggan – singer and songwriter.

Adele Roberts – radio presenter and DJ.

Sara Geater – chief operating officer of All3Media.

Alison Camps – partner and deputy chairman of Quadrangle.

Claire Harvey – diversity and inclusion consultant.

Charlie Condou – actor and columnist.

Ruth Davidson – Scottish politician and leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.

Mark Feehily – musician and one of the lead singers of Westlife.

Dr Ranj Singh – TV presenter, author, columnist and doctor.

Jane Hill – BBC journalist and broadcaster.

Olly Alexander – songwriter, actor and lead singer of Years and Years.

Chardine Taylor-Stone – cultural producer, writer and activist.

Tim Jarman – assistant director for diversity and inclusiveness at EY.

Amy Lamé – writer, performer, presenter and London’s night Czar.

Evan Davis – presenter, economist and author.

Annie Wallace – actor.

Kiki Archer – author.

Bobby Cole Norris – TV personality and presenter.

Horse McDonald – singer and songwriter.

Susan Calman – comedian, television presenter and writer.

Dr Elly Barnes MBE – CEO and founder of Educate and Celebrate.

Ollie Locke – television personality, presenter and writer.

Angela Eagle MP – Labour MP for Wallasey.

Brian Ashmead-Siers – partner at PwC.

Reeta Loi – writer, musician and activist.

Sophie Anna Ward – actor and author.

Vincent Francois – regional chief auditor executive at Societe Generale.

Jack Monroe – best-selling author and activist.

Baroness Liz Barker – House of Lords, Liberal Democrats.

Benjamin Butterworth – journalist for i newspaper.

Dr Liam Hackett – founder and CEO of Ditch The Label.

Pema Radha – chief of staff to Global Head of Managed Services at EY.

Mark McLane – head of diversity and inclusion, M&G Prudential.

Bisi Alimi – gay rights activist, public speaker and blogger.

Julie Wilson – CEO of Optimus Cards.

Mary Portas – broadcaster and TV personality.

Val McDermid, FRSE, FRSL – author.

Michael Salter-Church MBE ​– co-chair of Pride in London.

Ryan Atkin – professional referee.

Kelly Simmons MBE – FA director, Women’s Professional Game.

Wes Streeting MP – Labour politician.

Ryan John Butcher – journalist.

Andy Woodfield – partner at PwC.

Charlie Craggs  – trans activist and author.

Dan Hughes – PR specialist.

Dolly-Rose Campbell – actor.

Suki Sandhu OBE – founder and CEO of Involve and Audeliss.

Charlie King – celebrity personal trainer and columnist.

David Ames – actor.

Emma Woollcott – partner at Mishcon de Reya.

Polly Shute  – partnership director of Parallel Lifestyle. ‏

Kezia Dugdale – director of John Smith Centre.

Cliff Joannou – editor-in-chief of Attitude magazine.

Jacqui Gavin – Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Excellence manager at Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

Jodie Taylor – professional footballer.

Mark Anderson – executive vice president of Customer Experience at Virgin Atlantic.

Professor Sue Sanders – professor and chair of Schools Out. UK.

Daniel Lismore – artist, designer and writer.

Simon Jones – PR specialist.

Ian Massa-Harris-McFeely – events producer, voice coach and makeup artist.

Justine Greening – Conservative Party politician.

Darren Styles OBE – publisher of Attitude magazine.

Rikki Beadle-Blair – actor, director, screenwriter, singer, choreographer and songwriter.

Lord Collins – Labour peer and LGBT+ rights advocate.

Jen Brister – comedian, writer and actor.

Russell T Davies – screenwriter.

Amrou Al-Kadhi – writer, performer and filmmaker.

Pav Akhtar – co-founder and director of strategy of UK Black Pride.

Tag Warner – CEO of Gay Times.

Dr Catherine Lee – deputy dean of Anglia Ruskin University.

Suzi Ruffell – comedian.

Scott McGlynn – presenter, blogger and author.

Mridul Wadhwa – transgender rights campaigner.

Dotty – rapper and radio presenter.

Read more at https://www.nme.com/news/lucy-spraggan-years-and-years-olly-alexander-and-sir-ian-mckellen-among-top-100-in-2019s-pride-power-list-2525081#w1Fgr9ZqxIuiStF7.99

[dabbamallangyirren]

NDIS Services Providers Ballina

Disability support includes assistance with daily living activities and participation in social, cultural and recreational activities. It can also include overnight residential care. This type of support is referred to as Specialised Substitute Residential Care and is usually funded by the NDIS.

Ballina is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, south of Byron Bay and east of Lismore. It is known for its beaches and fishing. To know more about NDIS Services Providers, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

If you have a disability and are looking for NDIS services providers Ballina, you can contact your local area coordinator to help you understand your plan and find service providers that suit your needs. They can also monitor your disability support and provide feedback. They can even assist you with budget management and plan reviews.

NDIS capacity building supports are designed to improve your self-care and daily personal skills. They may include funding to assist you to access community activities and find employment or accommodation. Capacity building supports can also be used to increase your independence and social connections.

Dabba Mallangyirren is an NDIS registered service provider in the Ballina Shire, and they offer a variety of supports to suit your needs. Their allied health supports are available to ATSI children and adults with an active Agency or self-managed plan. They also provide specialised independent living homes that meet NDIS 'Robust' and 'High Physical Support' requirements. These smart homes have oversized doors and corridors, large open-plan spaces, and assistive fittings customised for each participant.

Funded by property investor DPN and designed by Aaron Stevens Architects, the home in Oran Park will act as a pilot for future dwellings. It will accommodate four participants in one dwelling and two in the other, with residents sourced from Dabba Mallangyirren’s Supported Independent Living partner Northcott set to move in next month. The homes will be fitted with oversized doors, corridors and large open plan spaces to allow for mobility devices. They will also feature custom-designed assistive fittings including automated blinds and doors, eight adjustable benchtops and hoists.

The updated high intensity skill descriptors include a new section that establishes additional specialised capabilities for providers who support participants receiving enteral feeding. This is an important change because it enables providers to meet the needs of individuals with complex requirements in the community.

The Northern Rivers region of NSW is known for its beaches and fishing, with Ballina located south of Byron Bay and east of Lismore. There is a growing need for specialist disability accommodation in the region, and several groups are working to address it. Ballina, Byron Bay and Lismore are also home to many community groups for people with disabilities that offer social support. These groups can help to connect participants and provide them with opportunities for social interaction, which can increase their self-confidence and self advocacy skills.

Dabba Mallangyirren provides high-quality support services for people with disability. Their services include pre-planning, support coordination and allied health. They also offer positive behaviour support, which is a person-centred approach to helping individuals reduce challenging behaviours that affect their quality of life. This can help prevent the use of restrictive practices, which are prohibited by NDIS guidelines.

They also provide home and community based supports for people with disability. These can include assistance with personal care, daily activities, social support and cultural and community participation. They can also assist participants with gaining employment and managing their budget. Their services are delivered by a team of qualified and experienced staff. To know more about NDIS Services Providers, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

They recently opened a new state-of-the-art independent living options in Ballina, which are designed to meet the NDIS HLN and HLRP requirements. Their service is aimed at supporting people with complex needs and disabilities, including those who are high-risk. These services can be provided through their residential, community and group homes. These services can be customised to suit individual needs. They can also support people with specific support needs such as relapse prevention, medication management and crisis support. They also have a dedicated 24/7 response team. They are one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in NSW, with offices across metropolitan and regional locations throughout Australia.

[sugarmandotorg]

Fan Message from Australia

Fan Message from Australia

Hi Rodriguez,My name is John. How are you? I hope you are well. I just wanted to say that I am a massive fan and have been since I was a teenager. I’m 47 now and it’s funny to think that I remember first listening to Cold Fact seems like yesterday.I live in the Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia. A town called Lismore, not far from Byron Bay. I work as a disability support worker. One of…

[sugarmusicnews]

Fan Message from Australia

Fan Message from Australia

Hi Rodriguez,My name is John. How are you? I hope you are well. I just wanted to say that I am a massive fan and have been since I was a teenager. I’m 47 now and it’s funny to think that I remember first listening to Cold Fact seems like yesterday.I live in the Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia. A town called Lismore, not far from Byron Bay. I work as a disability support worker. One of…

[ivisitlondon]

iVisit... Royal Museums Greenwich Celebrates Pride 2020 Online

ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH CELEBRATES PRIDE 2020 ONLINE 

Pride 2020

Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) will host a weekend of online events to celebrate Pride 2020 on 27 and 28 June 2020 . In recent years, the museums have provided an accessible, family-friendly hub for celebrations on the weekend of Pride in London. This year celebrations will move online and coincide with the launch of ‘Pride Inside’, pioneered by Amnesty International, UK Black Pride, Stonewall and ParaPride.

The 2020 online celebration provides an opportunity for those who would have taken part in Pride in London events to come together and celebrate on an online platform. RMG’s Pride celebrations aim to centre those who may not have been able to attend the Pride in London parade and may have found themselves cut off from their communities by lockdown. The weekend has been designed with accessibility in mind, through work with Queer disabled communities, Queer communities of colour and RMG’s LGBTQ+ Family Network.

Pride brings RMG together with local community groups to highlight queer stories in the collection. RMG’s LGBTQ+ Family Network will meet for a live online session and those partaking in the weekend’s activities will be encouraged to share their art via social media.

RMG will mark this year’s festivities with online performances from Quiplash, Adam All, Bird la Bird, ShayShay and Lady Shaka. Activities for all ages will include creating badges, taking inspiration from Museum’s collection of polar badges, designing a Pride ship at home and joining the virtual parade.

For more information about Pride 2020 at Royal Museums Greenwich visit…

EVENTS

Saturday 27 June

 Pride and Polar Badges Craft

Pride in Polar is a community that brings together LGBTQ+ scientists working in the Polar Regions. Inspired by the Pride in Polar badges in the Museum's collection, and the rainbow they incorporate, this craft activity shows you how to create your own badge celebrating you and your identity.

 LGBTQ+ Family Network Live Session

This Network, hosted by RMG, usually provides a safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within our collection. For Pride 2020, this will be taken this online for a live session.

Session access via closed Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/647598599306675/) for Network members.

 My Favourite Thing - Huw Griffiths

In this series, they ask staff and friends of RMG about their favourite thing in the collection - Marine biogeographer Huw Griffiths tells us about Polar Badges.

The Armada Portrait with Bird la Bird

This performance piece explores queer and class themes in the Armada Portrait in an entertaining and tongue-in-cheek way that creates contemporary relevance for Elizabeth I. The performance video is accompanied by an audio-description file and autism friendly introduction.  Facebook Live Discussion - Queer readings of the Armada Portrait

Hosted by National Outreach Curator at Royal Museums Greenwich, Matty Pye. Featuring artist and campaigner Daniel Lismore, performer Bird la Bird and Dr Kit Heyam, interdisciplinary scholar on medieval and early modern gender and sexuality.

Sunday 28 June

Pride Parade Craft

Inspired by the long history of LGBTQ+ communities at sea, create your own colourful ship with lots of rainbows and bunting. We might not be able to celebrate Pride with a parade, but we can still celebrate at home.

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Adventure: David Reilly's Journey on the Caledonia Way

David Reilly during his adventure on route 78

The route offers some magnificent views

David Reilly celebrates completing the 10-day long Caledonia Way challenge ride

In September 2018, disability sports and travel writer David Reilly cycled 237 miles from Campbeltown to Inverness along National Cycle Network Route 78, The Caledonia Way.

We filmed his 10-day adventure along the route, to help raise awareness of accessibility along National Cycle Network routes in Scotland and to help challenge perceptions about disability participation in cycling. This is the story of his adventure, in David's own words.

Embracing the challenge

It didn't matter how steep the hill up to Inverness Castle was, I was just smiling and feeling such elation that I had made it.

Standing on the steps and looking back into the distance, it was hard to believe that I had cycled the 238 miles to get there. Eight days ago we set off from Campbeltown on what was to be my biggest challenge yet, to cycle the length of The Caledonia Way. Supported by Sustrans Scotland, we embarked on a journey that would take us through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery, up the Great Glen and into Inverness.

Leaving the ferry terminal in Campbeltown felt like quite a moment because so much planning and preparation had gone into the journey. The seeds of doubt in my mind were asking if I could really do this, and would I really make it to Inverness in a weeks’ time. But, before I knew it, we had done 12km, and then 20km became 30km, and we were well underway. I soon settled into the ride and I was enjoying the rolling roads of Kintyre that took us along some forest lined roads as well as open farmland.

Battling Storm Ali in Argyll

The next three days would take us as far as Taynuilt just short of Oban, with overnight stops in Tarbert and Ardrishaig.

Cycling up the Kintyre peninsula was a joy with its mixture of forests and open coastal stretches. The way the light shone across the Kilbrannan Sound to Arran for example, was quite majestic. In this section, I catch sight of an otter on the shore of Loch Caolisport and an eagle high over Inverliever Forest.

The weather during this section was not however in our favour. High winds and rain brought a storm that only added to the challenge and the adventure. Raining or not, I felt so alive and happy to be doing what I loved most, just riding my bike. The only saving grace was that the wind was right on our backs pushing us along and helping us over some of the Argyll hills.

More settled weather arrived when we reached Oban which made for very pleasant riding for the next stage of our journey. Segregated cycle paths along with the autumn colours made this particularly flat stage of the journey very enjoyable indeed. I was surprised how little of the route was on main roads, and how much was on 'B' roads or traffic-free cycle lanes. Safe paths made it easier to enjoy the stunning surroundings and backdrop of the mountains. This stage of the route struck me as being one of the most accessible to families or for disability cycling.

From The Caledonia Way, it wasn't difficult to find smaller routes that would make ideal loops for shorter day trips. This section of the ride was fairly flat so it gave lots of options to less able cyclists.

I particularity enjoyed the final two stages from Fort William to Fort Augustus and onto Inverness. The route took us along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal which, with the autumn colours against the backdrop of the Monadhliath Mountains, was quite spectacular. Skies were often clear and crisp making for some wonderful views.

The most difficult climb of the route was shortly after we left Fort Augustus. The road climbs very steeply up the east side of Loch Ness, and this was quite challenging. We were soon rewarded, however, with spectacular views across the Great Glen and a long descent towards Foyers, then a relatively flat road right into Inverness.

Watch the video of David cycling the Caledonia Way

The experience has changed me

I do feel a tremendous sense of achievement to have cycled The Caledonia Way in its entirety.  If I hadn't had the offer of support from Sustrans, I wouldn't have attempted it under my own resources.

I have not always had the confidence to tackle challenges like. The physical logistics of organising a trip like this would have been a struggle, so I feel particularity grateful for this opportunity.

The experience has changed me. So many adventures or outdoor experiences have a huge influence on people's lives. It has given me so much more confidence in my own ability and given me a thirst to get out, explore, and see what else I can achieve. I was really surprised by my own capabilities.

Accessible routes

Although there may be pieces of the route are still to be developed, I was really encouraged by the thought that had gone into accessible cycling.

Brand new bridges with all ability access such as that at Soldiers Bridge at Inverlochy, are a great example. While I suspect the numbers of disabled people riding the route in its entity will remain low, parts of The Caledonia Way lend itself nicely to inclusive cycling. The stretch around Appin, for instance, is also particularity flat and accessible to less able riders.

There are stretches of the route that follow the towpaths of both the Crinan and Caledonian Canals. These sections provide lovely flat, traffic-free cycling on particularly nice surfaces that would be ideal for less confident riders. I thoroughly enjoyed following the Caledonian Canal. With shelter from the wind and lined with autumn trees, it was really pretty.

Having cycled the length of 'The Caledonia Way', I don't think there is any of it that I wouldn't happily go and ride again. I would particularity like to return to Appin, cycle there and maybe take in the island of Lismore.

Whatever I do in the future I will do with a sense of confidence that this ride, with the support of Sustrans, has given me.

Find out more about the Caledonia Way, and plan your own adventure.

Watch the video of David Reilly riding the Caledonia Way

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Dabba Mallangyirren is an NDIS Registered Provider of Disability Services

The NDIS is a new way of supporting people with disability. It gives you more choice and control over the supports you receive, and helps you achieve your goals.

The Specialist Indigenous List at Lismore builds on the work of local Indigenous community support services, including Relationships Australia and WDVCAS. It also complements the work of the Family Court’s Indigenous Family Liaison Officer, Kygim King. To know more about Aboriginal Lismore, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

Dabba Mallangyirren is an NDIS registered provider of disability services offering low -- high complex disability home and community care, personal care, social support, day respite services, accommodation assistance, transport and Allied Health. They are dedicated to genuine connections and safety, and offer a range of specialised supports to meet individual needs. They follow strict privacy rules and will never share your information with anyone else without your consent.

Bullinah is a NDIS Allied Health Partner in Ballina Shire and delivers a wide range of Allied Health supports for Agency, Plan or Self-managed participants. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology.

Vaccine hesitancy is a significant barrier to service access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. A culturally safe approach to vaccine hesitancy can address the underlying causes of the issue, including distrust of government systems. This will help people get the best outcomes from their NDIS plan. The Specialist Indigenous List commences in Lismore, and builds on the work of local community support services such as Relationships Australia and WDVCAS, which provide culturally appropriate assistance to families involved in family law proceedings.

As a ceramic artist, OSHC director and trained mental health first aider, Tarlai King brings a diverse range of skills to her role. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a post graduate diploma and is currently working with the Family Court as an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer.

She is based in Lismore and is available to support families during Family Court processes including the Specialist Indigenous List. She will be on hand to support families in the lead up to and on their hearing day, and can assist with coordinating local supports if necessary.

The NDIS has recognised that remote Aboriginal people require additional support to access the Scheme. The NDIA Rural and Remote Strategy and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy set out a vision for engaging with this priority group in culturally appropriate ways. However, implementation remains a challenge. This article explores the process and early outcomes of a program to increase Aboriginal people’s awareness and access to the NDIS in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Having a good support coordinator can make all the difference on your NDIS journey. They can help you turn challenges into opportunities and aspirations into realities. They will also assist you in accessing the right NDIS providers and mainstream services. They will also provide a detailed understanding of your NDIS plan and the NDIS price guide, which will allow you to maximise your funding.

Exceptional support coordinators are clear communicators both verbally and in writing. They will explain complex concepts to you in a way that you can understand, and they will actively listen to your needs. They also have a deep understanding of the NDIS and its processes, and they will keep up to date with new policies, regulations, and service provider offerings.

If you are a disability service provider, you can promote yourself by attending Local Area Coordinator meetings and NDIS information centres. You can also list yourself on the NDIS Provider Finder, which is a great tool for attracting inbound inquiries.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of providing support for Australians with disability. It aims to give people with disability more choice and control over their supports. It also helps to connect people to community services and support networks. However, the NDIS is facing challenges.

One of these challenges is that the NDIS needs more specialist navigation support to help participants navigate the NDIS and interface with other service systems. Currently, some NDIS participants are not funded for support coordination and others have limited access to it. The NDIA has a lot of work to do to improve its NDIS navigation support. To know more about Aboriginal Lismore, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

Bullinah can help you to arrange your COVID-19 vaccination, including organising group bookings and supporting at home co-ordination visits. To find out more about how we can support you to get your vaccines, please visit our NDIS support coordinator page.