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"My ambition is to bring together my work in community and in governance, and to build empowering organisation...

"Not for me, but for her." Matilda tells us how she rebuilt her life and reunified with her daughter, supporte...

Life Without Barriers marched side by side with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies at the 2025 Adelaide Pride March, ce...

The final chapter in our series celebrating 30 years of Life Without Barriers, a journey shaped by people, pur...

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in November.

"Their guidance has been life changing," Sha said about the Housing and Employment Team at Life Without Barrie...

Frightened of being forced to marry against her will, and with a history of experiencing family violence, Alis...

Celebrating 30 years of partnering with people to change lives for the better.

The 2025 mindshare Exhibition showcases artists with lived experience in a vibrant celebration of creativity c...

Mental health is not a campaign, it’s a commitment.

Reflecting on 30 years of collaboration, connection and progress with the people and communities we support.

Looking back on 30 years of Life Without Barriers walking alongside people and communities across Australia.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in October.

“We need to follow the lead of the person at the heart of it all.”

This September marks 30 years since Life Without Barriers began with a conversation in a Newcastle pub on the ...

This year, we celebrate three decades of milestones, memories and community spirit. Throughout September and O...

Hook into Books™ celebrates its fifth anniversary of inspiring a love for reading and storytelling.

Toyota Finance Australia’s participation in Hook into Books™ has created lasting change, one book at a time. 

'To any young person reading this, I see you. I was you.' This Wear It Purple Day, Japhia shares why showing u...

Wear It Purple Day is a powerful movement to show rainbow young people they are seen, valued, and supported.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in September.

"I love how they converted my drawing, and also am very grateful that I got to do such a fun activity/artwork....

"In one of the most meaningful full-circle moments of my life, I now facilitate the very same SMART Recovery g...

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in August.

The words we use matter when supporting people at risk.

This is an opportunity for children and young people to enjoy reading and stories while spreading kindness in ...

Join the Hook into Books™ team challenge to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day and discover stories from Aborig...

Libraries are a place of adventure and wonder for kids and adults of all ages.

How Hook into Books™ is nurturing a love of reading, one story at a time!

Let’s Hook into Books™ and catch-a-reader!

Stephen gained confidence and more control over his life with support from his Case Worker, Heidi.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in July.

A practical guide for Disability Support Workers, family, friends and for people organising events.

As we mark National Refugee Week’s theme of Finding Freedom, Life Without Barriers reflects on an innovative p...

"Like every other mum, I hope that Scott will be able to live as normal a life as possible." Marjorie, Scott's...

Demystifying forced marriage statistics in Australia. There’s no such thing as a 'typical' forced marriage exp...

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in June.

"I think if we continue to work really hard to accept and care for each other as a community and as a society,...

Our team understands what you’re going through and wants you to know they are here to listen.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in May.

Life Without Barriers has joined forces with Dynamo Melbourne FC to create more opportunities across Melbourne...

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in April.

For people living in the impacted areas, it can be really unnerving, so we all need to look after one another....

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, we’re actively working to ensure everyone is as safe and con...

Saturday, 8 March, is International Women’s Day and this year Life Without Barriers is thinking about the them...

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, meet the incredible Life Without Barriers staff providing holisti...

In Australia, the goal is simple: people should have freedom to choose how they live and work, in communities ...

As a Community Support Worker, Sahad offers empathy, provides guidance, and practical assistance to people in ...

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in March.

Warning signs and support for victims of forced marriage.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in February.

Join Life Without Barriers for fabulous celebrations with the LGBTQIA+ community at Victoria’s Midsumma Festiv...

A positive step in Australia’s Anti-slavery commitments.

Life Without Barriers staff and the people we support came together to celebrate the end of 2024.

Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in December.

We supported 21,203 people across Australia with a community of over 12,362 staff and foster and kinship carer...

"I've got a lot more confidence in myself, and I know that I'm not going to go backwards."

Communication, Marketing and Digital Accessibility.

Candidate and Employee Experience.

Premises, Procurement and Customer Experience.

Premises, Procurement and Customer Experience.

Working without barriers, every day.

The Hook into Books™ campaign celebrated its fourth year of inspiring a love for reading and storytelling.

By implementing workplace accommodations, employers can foster a supportive environment for all.

Life Without Barriers is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where employees with disa...

Lucy builds the foundational skills she needs to thrive with support from Life Without Barriers Non-Acute Psyc...

The 2024 mindshare Exhibition showcases how artists with lived experience use creativity to navigate their men...

"The ongoing support from leadership and my team makes work a safe space where I can be 100% me," Dinalise Swa...

Did you know that only 2.8% of kids in out-of-home care make it to university, compared to 38% of the general ...

Challenging misconceptions and breaking down the barriers faced by people with invisible disabilities.

Life Without Barriers joined the Doing School Differently conference to highlight educational opportunities an...

Ashleigh Sternes, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Life Without Barriers, reflects on the journey to disability...

Fathia joins Life Without Barriers as a Board Observer, as part of the Observership Program.

Selam’s biggest motivation to seek refuge was a safe life for her daughter, Liya.

Across the globe, people make the difficult decision to leave their home countries in search of better lives i...

"Cooking makes me feel calm and I also find it fun. I find I can now concentrate better and have more energy."

“I highly recommend working a Life Without Barriers.”

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our LGBTQIA+ community.

At Life Without Barriers, we celebrate diversity, and we practice inclusion.

Life Without Barriers commends some of the Federal Government’s investment including dedicated education fundi...

We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community on IDAHOBIT, and every day.

"If we choose to sustain the status quo on income support, we will entrench poverty for years to come," Claire...

Six steps to support and enhance accessibility at an event.

“I feel like I have a life again. That's what you've given back to me."

Ashleigh, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, shares simple adjustments workplaces can make to improve accessibility...

Debbie Heron is a senior leader with a disability who is working to co-lead Life Without Barriers.

Scout, Professional Learning Specialist, shares simple actions that go a long way towards creating a safe envi...

Inspiring inclusion and empowering women across Life Without Barriers.

Life Without Barriers returned to Oxford Street to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community.

Collaborative actions led by young individuals are key when supporting young Tasmanians to recover from mental...

"The support you gave has helped me to live again.”

Ebrahim worked with our National Immigration Support Service team to make his settlement journey a smooth one.

Midsumma Carnival is an iconic day out featuring an exciting array of LGBTQIA+ acts and stalls.

Across the country, Life Without Barriers staff and the people we support gathered to celebrate the end of the...

We supported 23,740 people across Australia with a community of over 13,119 staff and foster and kinship carer...

Trans Day of Remembrance honours the memory of the trans lives lost.

11 actionable steps you can take to practice workplace allyship and create a more inclusive, equitable, and su...

Hook into Books™ celebrates another great year of promoting the joys of reading and storytelling!

Now we reconcile what this means for the country we are and the nation we seek to become.

Artists with lived experience shed light on the complexities of mental health at the 2023 mindshare Exhibition...

Mental health and well-being in the lead-up to the Voice to Parliament.

Life Without Barriers joins the call for a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.

The Life Without Barriers Board supports a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament.

LGBTQIA+ at Life Without Barriers.

Life Without Barriers to separate Supported Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation to enable choice fo...