Tag: NDIS
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...
Fight for Barbara
It’s been eight years since Barbara Sass has had a full meal.
The Kings Park woman has a rare condition called gastroparesis – a disorder...
Renewed hope for Brimbank carers hub
There is renewed hope that a carers hub could be established in Brimbank.
In early July, carer advocate Despina Havelas told Star Weekly that Brimbank’s...
‘Exhausted, alone’: Call for help
A leading advocate for carers in Brimbank is calling for the establishment of a carers hub to be made a priority.
Despina Havelas said she...
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...
Action needed on NDIS ‘anxiety’
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is being criticised for creating frustration and anxiety.
Calwell MP Maria Vamvakinou raised a number of concerns about the assessment...
St Albans home to housing first
Construction has begun on a pioneer disability housing development in St Albans.
The Browne Avenue project is one of the first developments being built to...
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Schwartz with will to twin
Young golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply...
