At The Corner

01/06/2024

Not sure where to begin with this one

Cost-saving reforms to the NDIS will allow debts to be raised against disabled people and give extraordinary new powers to cancel support entirely.

04/02/2024

Source Kids have put together a list of family activities for everyone to enjoy ☀️

From outdoor activities, accessible beaches and inclusive places to play, the list has lots of family friendly things to do this summer.

Tap to see more ideas: https://bit.ly/47MgSjw

17/12/2023

We speak to many people who get exploited by this kind of price discrimination. Nice to see it being taken seriously

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/17/new-taskforce-to-crack-down-on-price-gouging-by-unscrupulous-ndis-providers

One scheme participant tells how he was quoted $800 for a wheelchair fix a panel be**er did for free

04/12/2023

Busting myths and stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important as it helps people to avoid making assumptions, write Anna Hennessy and Aiden Marks.

12/09/2023

Yes I fear that the greed of providers in over providing and over serving for their own sake has created a culture of unhelpfulness and expectation among the general population
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/11/the-disability-paradox-i-want-to-get-bogged-at-a-beach-in-my-wheelchair-and-know-people-will-help

I could go around all day with a support worker and be safe, but I don’t want to be confined to my own little lifeboat. The NDIS needs to lead cultural change

10/04/2023

So many ways to be your own kind of beautiful. Here’s just one of them

Louisa Jones has a passion for filmmaking and is among the first induction of students in Tasmania taking part in a film-making program for young adults with an intellectual disability.

06/04/2023

Looking for something fun to do with the family these school holidays? Why not head down to Balcombe Heights Estate and enjoy a Family Fun Day brought to you by Hills Community Aid! Our friends from Sunrise Rotary will be there cooking up a sausage sizzle and the Hills Daily Grind coffee van will be available to purchase beverages on the day.

🗓️ Thursday, 20 April
⏰ 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍Balcombe Heights Estate, Turner Buildings Carpark

Suitable for families
For more information, visit https://hca.org.au/event/youth-week-family-fun-day/

06/04/2023

Who's ready to show off their skills on the basketball court? 🏀 We're celebrating youth week with a competition for all genders and abilities - don't miss out! 🔥

🗓️ Friday, April 21
⏰ 1:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Bernie Mullane Sports Complex

This workshop is for ages 12 to 24 years. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youth-week-2023-get-moving-3x3-basketball-competition-tickets-535001623257

06/04/2023

Come and join us for some relaxing art therapy! This workshop is a safe space for young people to process any difficulties that they've been facing. This workshop will also focus on looking after our emotional and mental wellbeing.

🗓️ Saturday, 29 April
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Vinegar Hill Memorial Library (Rouse Hill Town Centre)

Suitable for ages 10-15 years. For more information visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youth-week-2023-art-therapy-tickets-535112725567