Lion and Mouse

30/05/2026

We are a nominee at the Hobson's Bay Community Recognition Awards. It's great to be in a room filled with positive change makers.

27/05/2026

Today we announce the roll-out of The Inclusive Roots Project. A program where we build assessable tailored edible gardens for people living with disabilities.

We can't do this alone, with the help of many businesses, such as Seeds Of Plenty, we are giving our participants the opportunity to grow their own food. If you are keen to help, feel free to reach out.

14/05/2026

The risk of overburdening unpaid carers, as well as Local Councils, and State Government, is very real.

Carers Australia welcomes important Federal Budget investments in workplace inclusion, aged care and respite support, but serious concerns remain about the impact of NDIS reforms on carers and people with disability.

Carers Australia CEO Joanna Cave says while some of the funding announcements will benefit carers, reducing NDIS supports risks shifting even more pressure onto carers who are already under strain.

Key figures from the Budget:
• $3.2 million over four years to continue the Carer Inclusive Workplace Initiative (CIWI)
• $3.7 billion investment in additional aged care beds, packages and improved care
• $6.7 million for innovative respite care grants for carers of people with dementia
• $37.8 billion in Budget savings over four years linked to NDIS reforms

“We know that whenever there are system gaps, family, friend and kin carers are the fallback option, and many carers are already at breaking point.” — Joanna Cave

Carers Australia will continue advocating to ensure carers and the people they care for are not disadvantaged by these changes.

Read the full media release here:https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13052026_Federal-Budget_FINAL.pdf

12/05/2026

Worried about the upcoming changes to the NDIS?

We are here to help. Reach out today if you would like to have a chat.

12/05/2026

If you are part of a young families, this program may be of interest...

ENVISAGE Families is a supportive peer program designed for parents of young children with disability or developmental delay from birth to 8 years.

05/05/2026

For the Dads out there....

A place for dads to talk honestly 💜

Parenting a child with disability can feel isolating. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Working Out Dads is a free six-week online peer support group for dads of children aged 0–9 with disability. It’s a dads only space to connect, share experiences, and focus on wellbeing in a way that fits real life.

What to expect
🔹 Genuine conversations with dads who understand
🔹 Simple movement and wellbeing strategies you can use day to day
🔹 A supportive facilitator who’s also a dad

Dads who’ve joined tell us the confidence they gain, the connection they build, and the relief of being able to speak openly makes a real difference at home and beyond.

📅 Next group starts 14 May

💜 Register now or tag a dad who could benefit: https://bit.ly/WODt226Post

24/04/2026

The Australian Government announced the most significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since it began.

If you are an NDIS participant, family member, or carer, you may be wondering what this means for you – and when changes will actually take effect.

This article explains what has been announced, when changes are expected, and what (if anything) participants need to do right now.

The Australian Government announced the most significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since it began. If you are an NDIS participant, family member, or carer, you may be wondering what this means for you - and when changes will actually take effect. This article explain...

24/04/2026

We.won the Golden Buddha at our this week, so he is out and about on our rounds today with Jerome.