Blog and stories

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Cycling for children with disabilities

Cycling for children with disabilities

The best way to raise funds for a cause is to combine it with an activity you love. That is exactly what three members of the House with No Steps (now Aruma) team did as they cycled across Cambodia.

Outcomes for Riverview Hostel residents

Outcomes for Riverview Hostel residents

Linda and Beverely are two of the 27 former residents who we were able to provide support to find a home due to the sudden closure of Riverview Hostel in Hunter NSW.

Amanda and Sean with their son Alex at an Aruma fundraising dinner

Raising my son who has autism and ADHD

Before Amanda received a diagnosis of autism and ADHD for her son, people would wrongly call him a naughty little boy.

Carer the everyday hero

Carer the everyday hero

House with No Steps (now Aruma) Support Worker, Kionne, shares the story of her grandmother who cared for her son with disabilities, Kionne's uncle, almost her whole life.

Aruma Supported Employee, Paul, working in the Packaging Business

A blood clot meant i’m lucky to be alive

Doctors told Paul that he would never walk or talk again, but he made sure he proved those specialists wrong.

Aruma Supported Employee Susy, working at an Aruma business

Growing up with Down syndrome and facing the bullies

Growing up with Down syndrome, Susy was bullied at school. She shares her story to raise awareness that bullying needs to stop.

Remembrance and memorial sculpture launch

Remembrance and memorial sculpture launch

We honoured benefactors who left us a gift in their Will by launching a Partners in Dignity Remembrance and Memorial Sculpture at Summerland House Farm.

Kate who has Prader Willi syndrome, in her backyard

My story living with Prader-Willi syndrome

This is Kate's story about living with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare disability which often causes chronic hunger and an obsession with food.

Peter Irwin in the Summerland House Farm nursery

Happy retirement Peter

Last month we said farewell to long term employee Peter Irwin from Summerland House Farm after an impressive 28 years working in the gardens and the nursery.