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.
Blog and stories
Our blog is about sharing stories, videos, and interviews about disability. Jump in and get involved with the conversation.
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
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.
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.
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.
Peta and Nat’s house of dreams
Peta and Nat are the first people with an intellectual disability to be approved for a home loan in their home town of Newcastle - a dream come true for the pair.
Disability: It’s not a “bad thing”
Hannah knows people with a disability are not broken and do not need to be fixed. The community needs to stand up and say, 'this is not good enough'!
A legacy of volunteering
Every Wednesday since 1973, Vera and Margery arrived at House with No Steps (now Aruma) in Belrose, armed with baked good, to volunteer their time.
Self Advocacy = Speaking Up
Self advocacy is about speaking up for yourself and others, standing up for your rights and what you believe in, and giving a voice to people with a disability.