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 […]
Building Connection and Social Inclusion
I see life as like eating an ice cream – it’s often difficult, sometimes messy, but always enjoyable .… if you can find the sweetness in it! And it’s true. Living with cerebral palsy affects my whole life, and gives me my fair share of challenges. But my life is still pretty big, busy and […]
How to Help Improve Nutrition for People with Disabilities
Making choices about your food, drink and dining experience means you can consume the foods you want, in the way you want, however people sometimes have difficulty making healthy food choices. As a healthy diet is important for health and wellbeing, it can help to establish good habits. If you or your loved one is […]
5 Home Activities for People with Disabilities
Keeping engaged in life’s activities is important for health and wellbeing. To be engaged, activities need to be meaningful and personalised to the individual. For a person living with disability, engaging in meaningful activities that focus on their strengths and abilities can help them have a sense of purpose, learning and develop and/or maintain independence. […]
How to Help Maintain Professional Boundaries in Disability Support Work
Trust is important for any relationship to work, and this especially holds true in Disability Support. Good rapport and confidence help cultivate successful working relationships. Support Workers need to help make our Members feel at ease when relating to them. It is also recommended to establish professional boundaries in Disability Support Work. Setting clear professional […]
Alex will give anything a go
Epilepsy is one of the most common and serious brain disorders globally and yet there is a great lack of knowledge and misunderstanding about this brain disorder, and how people living with epilepsy go on with their daily living. Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain which takes a form of recurring seizures, and over 800,000 […]
Get ready for Sydney WorldPride 2023
Sydney WorldPride 2023 is set to transform Harbour City with hundreds of events and with half a million people expected to be in attendance. Happening from 17 February to 5 March 2023, this is the first time, WorldPride will be hosted in Australia to celebrate the brilliant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community. What is WorldPride? For […]
Celebrating Sydney WorldPride Festival
This week, we celebrate the very first WorldPride Festival in Sydney. Both Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride will unite LGBTIQ+ communities and Prides from across the world for an exciting festival of events. With support and focus on diversity and inclusivity for communities with disability, Living My Way spoke with Member Emily Dash, who is a talented […]
Why is Safer Internet Day important for NDIS Participants?
Why is Safer Internet Day important for NDIS Participants? Digital technology is for everyone, but unfortunately.. , it can also be a means by which people are taken advantage of. With the celebration of Safer Internet Day, it provides the opportunity to learn more about the most common scams done online. As awareness builds empowerment, […]
Key differences between using a provider’s Support Workers vs. employing your own
If you or your loved one is living with a disability, the importance of a Support Worker cannot be understated. After all, your Support Worker’s role is to help you with your daily tasks to ensure that your health and well-being will be attended to, and help you get on with life – which is […]
