Coffs Coast Advocate

Finally, some good news for those on NDIS waiting list

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has had more than its share of troubles but there is finally some good news for...

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14th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Gaining independence through specialised housing

A Bundaberg not-for-profit is helping locals with a disability gain independence with specialised units.

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08th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Kate Juillerat has gained her independence living in her own unit.

Rare opportunity for independent living in Mackay

Endeavour Foundation is looking for a couple of good housemates to fill vacancies in its specialist disability housing.

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30th Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

Residents John O'Sullivan and Eric O'Neill in the Endeavour Foundation's newly renovated pool in East Mackay. Photo: Zizi Averill

Oh sew sweet success for ‘determined’ entrepreneur

Living with an intellectual disability has never stopped Noosa’s Hannah Parkes’ dream to launch a fashion business and now...

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30th Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

OH SEW HAPPY: Noosa's Hannah Parker's fashion business Hannah Goes Retro is on an upwards trend thanks to NDIS funding.

Innovative way to get information out on community services

Organisers of the first Clarence Valley information market for local services have come up with an innovative format.

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30th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

Finding out what community services are available in the Clarence Valley has got easier with an information market to be held on November 14.

Health battle left former groundsman homeless

Bill Nolles found himself homeless, without a job and roughing it on the streets.

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28th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

THNAKFUL: Former Ipswich resident and school groundsman Bill Nolles is finding his feet once again through support from the NDIS.

Fun farm launches disability jobs program

LIVING with profound disability can be a lonely experience with few options for employment, but Kerrie Coulstock and her...

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25th Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

Keen to help people with a disability find a job are (from left) Kerrie Coulstock, Gavin Edmonds and Brett Coulstock from Catalyst Farms.

‘It’s the only option we have’ Mum’s last resort

Regional location has 12-year-old out of reach from vital services

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23rd Oct. 2019 1:10 AM

IN NEED: Jordyn Weller’s NDIS case is being reviewed in a bid to help the 12-year-old with Syngap1 syndrome

Small glimmer of hope in brave boy’s health battle

Jarrah Jones, 14, has returned to the small comforts of being close to home after 380 days stuck inside a bleak hospital...

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22nd Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

Jarrah Jones, 14, is supported by his siblings Akasha, 11 and Calypso, 8 and mum Nathalie Brouard at the Queensland Children’s Hospital where he had been battling Wilson’s disease. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Teen with disability now able to fulfil her dreams

Erin Grills has Down syndrome, yet this fact is last on the long list of how you would describe her.

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19th Oct. 2019 5:10 AM

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