Blog and stories

09/11/2026

Positive Behaviour Support at Aruma: person-centred support for everyday life

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach to understanding behaviour and developing practical strategies that aim to improve quality of life.

06/11/2026

A new direction. A career with purpose in Aruma’s Children’s Services

Change a child's story. Grow your own.

06/11/2026

A passion for young people. A pathway to leadership in Children’s Services. 

Change a child's story. Grow your own.

06/11/2026

Opening doors to the dignity of work 

Aruma CEO Martin Laverty and Supported Employee, Rhiannon were interviewed by ABC Newcastle on the importance of dignity of work following the Human Rights Conference at Warabrook on 29 October.

05/11/2026

Breaking barriers and building futures in Newcastle 

Breaking barriers and building futures, brought to life by the amazing work our social enterprises do day in, day out.

02/11/2026

Could AI help people with intellectual disability get the right healthcare sooner? 

The Know Me, Support Me research project, led by Margo Barr, Associate Professor with the University of New South Wales International Centre for Future Health Systems, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) could help address these challenges.

30/10/2026

Cody takes the next step towards independence 

After almost five years of working towards his goal of greater independence, Cody has reached an exciting milestone.

28/10/2026

Stronger Together brings disability communities together 

Newcastle, Canberra and Melbourne are the latest locations to host Aruma's Stronger Together series.

26/10/2026

Creativity shines in The Aruma Way calendar competition 

Congratulations to our competition winner – Brie Ballard.

23/10/2026

Victorian State Election 2026 

The Victorian State Election is going to be held on Saturday 28 November.