Tag: disability
Callee defies all odds
Doctors didn’t expect Callee Petropoulous to ever walk, talk or live beyond the age of 12.
But the 24 year-old from Caroline Springs has defied...
Carers call for more out of NDIS
Two leading voices for carers in Brimbank have questioned whether the community is better off – a year after the National Disability Insurance Scheme...
Grants to help build disability empowerment
Disability groups are being encouraged to apply to a new grants program to help those with disabilities be heard.
The state government‘s recently announced Disability...
Disability hub a step closer
A disability hub for Brimbank is a step closer.
The council has undertaken a feasibility study into creating a hub in conjunction with the Brimbank...
Help is at hand for volunteers
People with a disability are under-represented in the volunteer sector and Duke Street Community House wants to know why.
A project launched by the organisation...
Brotherhood gets NDIS nod
Brimbank has received its highly sought after NDIS local area coordinator (LAC).
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) last week announced the Brotherhood of St...
Program helps enable women
A new program is helping Brimbank women with a disability improve their leadership skills.
The ‘Brimbank Enabling Women’ program is delivered by the council with...
MPs blast toilet charge
The state government has labelled as discriminatory a $20 fee to access disabled toilets at Sunshine Plaza and has vowed to take action.
Housing, Disability...
Disability exhibition opens this week
An exhibition that highlights the creativity of Brimbank’s disabled community will launch this week, with a special celebration.
This Friday marks International Day of People...
Jerusha continues her remarkable journey
Jerusha Mather has been defying immense physical challenges and external expectations her entire life.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, doctors in her home...
Disability sports recieves boost
A special group of Brimbank residents has given the thumbs up to a new fitness initiative tailored to put their particular passions and abilities...
‘Arrogant parking rife’ at Brimbank Central
Brimbank Central shopping centre management and Brimbank council will work to stamp out illegal parking.
St Albans resident John Kruger has repeatedly called for action...
Aleiah’s brave steps to the MCG
Aleiah Farrugia is a typical little girl. She loves Barbie dolls, fashion and dancing, and she’s a bit of a party goer.
It’s only her...
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Dragons looking to step it up
Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season.
After a late coaching change and a bit...
