Disability Services Stories Archives

Disability Services Stories

World MS Day: Talking about MS with Matt

Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic disease where the immune system attacks the Central Nervous System (including the brain, spine, and optic nerves), often causing inflammation and damage to the nerves, making it hard for the brain to send signals to the rest of the body. People with

Disability Services Stories

Matt’s Story – How Karen helped me in my Support Coordination plan

I have been an NDIS Participant since July 2017 and have been living with the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis since I was diagnosed in 2003. Originally, I did not have Support Coordination in my initial NDIS Plan, but I wish I had! After a debacle with my first Plan (with another provider), I then

Arts and Culture

Disability Services Stories

Employment Services Stories

Anna’s novella brings Cupid to life!

After building building a career in science and software development for years Anna is now pursuing her dream of being a writer and sharing her unique stories.

Disability Services Stories

Brad’s Dream Comes True

Adam who met with Ability Options to explore his job opportunities has found employment at Sperling Enterprises and completed a Certificate III in Logistics. Adam’s commitment to studying Logistics has been a big step in his career as it has given him direction and a clear path to follow.

Disability Services Stories

International Day of Sign Languages: Gabrielle’s Story

Gabrielle uses Auslan to communicate with others on a daily basis. For Gabrielle, knowing Auslan allows her to ‘communicate with people in different situations,’ and engage and share her perspectives with the outside world, making it a part of her identity

Disability Services Stories

Matt’s Journey Towards Independence

Karen an Ability Options Support Coordinator, has been supporting Matt, a participant with MS, for four years.

Disability Services Stories

Kylie and Ben’s Story

Kylie, was 40 when she was discharged from the Royal North Short Hospital following a serious brain aneurysm. Here is her story of finally moving out with her partner to live independently.