Innovative Community Participation is changing the way people with disabilities access their communities. It’s not just about gaining access to programs or events; this is all about forming real impacts in the lives of individuals, instilling confidence, and allowing people to lead more fulfilling and independent lives. In Brisbane, and across the country more generally, service providers are starting to really push themselves creatively in person-centred ways to break social barriers for participants. What Is Innovative Community Participation? New Age community participation is a person-centred support service which encourages people with disabilities to participate in their local communities. Unlike typical group endeavors, it focuses on creativity, individual growth, and social inclusion in a manner that is tailored to each participant’s interests, aspirations, and specific strengths. Opportunities are as diverse as volunteering, mentoring, and peer...
Throughout Queensland, people with disabilities are enjoying a greater level of support and care thanks to customised programs that aim to foster independence, well-being and every day living in Home Care Assistance. With the demand for more flexible, person-centred support rising, Disability Services QLD is changing to provide more choice and empowerment options than ever. Today, however, helping the disabled no longer means just taking care of basic personal needs or confining them to funneled group activities. By the time you read this bulletin, the program has expanded to encompass various forms of support including personal care, community access, supported independent living, development of life skills and assistance with activities of daily living. Whether it is more independence, companionship or help at home, the right service can make all the difference to someone’s life. One of the best things about disability services Queensland is that they are governed by the Nationa...