The Disability Company launches new Supported Independent Living Services
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a specialised service designed to empower people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. At The Disability Company, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, which is why we are proud to announce that we have started offering SIL services to our clients.
Navigating Centrelink Disability Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide
In this comprehensive guide, we aim to provide you with an overview of the Centrelink disability assessment, the necessary preparations, and valuable insights that can help ensure a smoother experience during your assessment journey.
9 Tips on what to look for in Day Group Programs
Day group programs have shown to have a range of benefits and play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Typically, these programs often organise community outings and participation in community events, allowing participants to actively engage with the broader community.
Understanding how to access the Disability Pension
Our team at times receive calls from people asking about the disability pension, also referred to as Disability Support Pension (DSP). For those interested to learn more about it. It is a vital financial aid offered to people with disabilities by the government.
7 tips and strategies on how to get the most out of your NDIS Plan
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a funding program designed to support Australians living with a disability. However, navigating the NDIS can be daunting, and it’s essential to understand how to maximise your NDIS funding. In this article, we share 7 tips and strategies on how to get the most out of your NDIS funding.
Meet Belinda, DisabilityCo’s General Manager
We are excited to introduce our new General Manager at The Disability Company (DisabilityCo), Belinda Thompson, who brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to the DisabilityCo team. She has been working in the disability sector for 19 years and confesses she is ‘’a self-proclaimed NDIS nerd.”
Sports and Culture at Grattan House
It’s winter time and why not get out and about to explore all the sports and culture that Melbourne has to offer? Grattan House has a sports and culture themed respite getaway experience coming up this July and August.
Melbourne Street Winter Adventures
It’s winter time and why not have some fun adventure in the city? Grattan House has an interactive Melbourne street themed respite getaway experience coming up this July and August.
Casey Demons Support their local All-Abilities Cranbourne Eagles Team
This month, the Casey Demons VFL team invited the local All Abilities Cranbourne Eagles Team to come down and play during the half-time break of their game against Collingwood. It was a proud moment for us to see the crowd on the day cheer and support the local All-Abilities players.
DisabilityCo Webinar on Easy Read Documents and Accessible Communication for People with Intellectual Disability
Did you know research has shown that 44% of Australians have low English literacy? If you have clients that have low literacy skils or an intellectual disability, this is a great opportunity for you and your team to ask questions to our guest speaker, Caroline Livanos, the Founder and Lead Writer at Easy Read Australia.