Our Member Stories
Our Members are at the heart of everything we do. Our community includes a diverse group of Members, and here, you can meet some of the people we support, as shared through their own words and stories.
Latest stories
Scott
In 2022 Scott moved house and has been living independently for the last 3 years. With the help of his Support Workers, and members of the community, he’s built a new life that he loves.
Garth
Over five years ago, I was travelling to a friend’s wedding in Ireland when I got very sick. I was able to return to Australia a few months later, for more treatment and eventually I became an amputee. Suddenly, it was like everything I knew had been taken away from me. I had to re-learn from scratch.
Gerry
Gerry is a farmer. He spent many years working his 4,000-acre farm in Condobilin with his wife and three sons. In 1975, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy (MD), but that didn’t stop Gerry. He adapted his farming equipment to continue working on the land he loved for many more years.
Angela
I’ve been with LMW since about 2007, though it was called Allowance Incorporated back then. A Support Worker told me about this great organisation and I decided to give it a try: little did I know I’d still be here all these years later.
Dr Steve
Steve Peterson is a 38-year-old doctor, and local city councillor living in Orange with his wife and two sons. In 2018, he had an accident while riding his bicycle to work at the Orange Emergency Department and became quadriplegic. He shares his story…
Rose
Advocating for accessibility is a continuous journey for us, especially since it’s challenging for Gerry to go anywhere. While we actively participate in local Advisory groups, there’s still much work ahead.
Philip
When Philip Hills was initially diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at the age of 49 it was devastating for him and his young family, but he quickly decided there was an important thing he needed to do with the time he had left. His wife Melinda tells the story…
Fiona
We both agreed early on that our only way forward is to keep moving, and that has remained throughout our journey.
Round Table Talk
International Day of People with Disability
In December 2023, we celebrated International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) by hosting a cosy Round Table Talk.
We gathered with four advocates and storytellers – Emily, Danny, Garth, and Dan, who shared their unique experiences about life with diverse disabilities.
