“Why do you think someone would ask you ‘How do you identify?'”
What label/s do you use to describe yourself? It’s a fair question to ask because to relate and connect in the social world we need to define and differentiate. Labels are useful, they give us an indication of a person’s lived experience, orientations, inclinations, preferences, political leanings, and how they navigate the world. I could […]
Stay Healthy This Flu Season: Influenza Update
Your health and well-being are paramount, and as we approach the upcoming flu season, we want to emphasise the importance of influenza vaccination. Why is an influenza vaccination a good idea? Vaccination serves as an important measure to safeguard against the potential risks posed by the flu virus. Influenza can have serious consequences, especially for those […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 (IWD)
On Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, and cultural, achievements of women. This day is a powerful reminder of the progress being made towards gender equality but also highlights the work that still needs to be done. What is the theme for IWD? The […]
How we shine and sparkle helps us imagine and create an expansive future
In line with the 2024 Mardi Gras theme of ‘Our Future,’ I’d like to share with you how that would ideally be like for a queer, non-binary, transgender person who lives with complex disabilities. I’d like to experience a future that uses our collective experiences, a future that validates and values new ways of […]
Qualities and outcomes of effective support for people with disability
We celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3rd – just before Christmas and New Year. And as with everything, the disability community has a wide range of views as to whether and how it should be celebrated – and each of these perspectives is valid in its own way. So for me, […]
Join the celebrations for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
This month, we join together to highlight the unique strengths of every person as we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Sunday, 3 December. Held annually, IDPwD is a United Nations (UN) observed day celebrated internationally. The goal of IDPwD is to encourage awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disability. […]
Annual General Meeting Announcement
The Annual General Meeting of Living My Way Ltd will be held: Date: Monday, 27 November 2023 Time: 4:00 pm Location: Teams Video Conference and at Living My Way office Ground Floor, 44-60 Allison Crescent, Menai NSW 2234 AGENDA Welcome Acknowledgement of Country Declaration of quorum and opening of meeting Introduction of Directors, CEO […]
Holiday Closure Update
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, we wanted to inform you about our office closing dates. Our office in Menai will be closed from: Monday, 25 December to Friday, 29 December 2023 Monday, 1 January 2024 We’ll resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 We have a dedicated team who […]
Raising our expectations of and for people with disability
Society’s expectations of people with disability are generally far too low. I’ve always said that we should do what we can to change that perception. It starts with active listening, offering choices and holding everyone to a higher standard. It involves assuming ability first and adjusting our support based on what we need. It means […]
Everything you need to know about PACE
1 November 2023 Latest updates for NDIS participants and LMW Members: The NDIA will delay the full rollout of PACE until February 2024. From 31 October, participants getting an NDIS plan for the first time will have their plan built in PACE. From 31 October, any existing NDIS participant who has an identified change […]
