Blog and stories

19/10/2026

The Right Way: How supporting staff leads to better support

For our Shared Living team in on the mid North Coast in NSW, helping staff keep learning has strengthened teamwork, built confidence and created new ways to provide quality support.

12/10/2026

Stronger Together builds momentum after Toowoomba success

Following the success of Aruma’s first Stronger Together event in Toowoomba, the series continued in Mackay and on the Gold Coast in September.

11/10/2026

National Carers Week: “Care for a Carer – Making Carers Visible”

From 11 to 17 October, we recognise the more than three million unpaid carers across Australia and the signification contribution they make each day.

09/10/2026

The best night ever: Kurt’s big night out, his way

Kurt from Charlestown Club Aruma set a goal to see DJ HABSTRAKT live in Sydney and made it happen, his way, with his support worker of choice.

07/10/2026

Game on: Charlestown Hub comes together for laser tag 

Charlestown Club Aruma members joined Newcastle NDIS provider ConnectAbility for an interagency laser tag battle. See connection happen the Aruma Way.

05/10/2026

Meet Amelia, Behaviour Support Practitioner in Central Coast, NSW

We sat down with Amelia to better understand her day-to-day, what she enjoys most and what she wishes you knew about positive behaviour support.

02/10/2026

Human Rights Conference roadshow gets underway in Forbes 

Our teams in Forbes gathered to talk about the importance of inclusive employment in building futures. Next stop – Newcastle.

01/10/2026

The Aruma Way is doing things Together 

Part of the Aruma Way Quality Framework, our Together goal is all about working in partnership with our participants and their support network. 

25/09/2026

8 movies and TV shows for teens that celebrate inclusion and belonging

Here are eight must-watch picks that challenge stereotypes and remind us that everyone deserves to feel accepted, valued and included.

21/09/2026

The day Matthew became his own decision-maker

Matthew's desire for independence leads him to advocate for himself at his Guardianship Tribunal.