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By Lesley Chenoweth AO, Emeritus Professor Griffith University.

One of the ways we celebrated IDPWD in WA was by running a free Employment Workshop and Football Coaching Clin...

Fun, games and a Lord Mayor’s Champion Award nomination.

A piece on International Day of People with Disability by Chief Executive of Life Without Barriers Claire Robb...

Not all disabilities are visible - I can come across as disorganised, rude or strange.

Keeping in line with this years International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) Allan highlights the abi...

Resident graphic designer Dom Freestone brings an array of talent, creativity, ambition and experience to work...

Free Employment Workshop and Footy Coaching Clinic for people with disability interested in finding a job or p...

Dean is proud to have begun work in supported employment with Afford!

While residents and staff in Victoria’s Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses emerge out of lockdown, peop...

Judy had always dreamed of being a bride. At 69 years old Judy’s dream came true with the support of her Life ...

The NDIA is working to improve Supported Independent Living (SIL). They have already made some improvements to...

NDIS funds can be used to support students to transition to work, significantly improving their post school em...

We welcome the Federal Government’s response to the Tune review and introduction of the new NDIS Participant S...

New South Wales and Victorian disability services will now be able to claim costs directly from the National D...

This page provides information for people in our disability services, their families and support networks abou...

We have openings in our Life Without Barriers award-winning fine art program at Goodwood, for people who have ...

The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus guides the Australian health sector...

Joe has moved into a supported living home in Sydney, and is enjoying every moment!

Choice and control were at the forefront as staff supported residents to turn an unused space in their share h...

Tyson is looking forward to the Integrated Football League season starting again soon in Perth.

Six tips from the Disability Ability Wellness Network (DAWN).

Adapting to new safety measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people who receive our Disability Lifestyle Suppor...

At Life Without Barriers’ Shared and Supported Living houses social isolation hasn’t stopped the fun and games...

The Disability Information Helpline provides information and referrals for people with disability who need hel...

Transitioning to independent living has been a very positive step for Claire, and has helped her grow hugely a...

A visit to our Tuggerah office led to the creation of Adam’s very own catering and delivery business.

Taking the responsibility of being a pet owner seriously, Emma is having a wonderful time feeding and caring f...

‘F.I.T.S’ or Footy Integrated Training Session, is an exercise program specifically designed for Aussie Rules ...

Our Disability Ability Wellness Network (DAWN) Committee shares some insights on what people with disability m...

It’s always tempting to pet a pooch passing by, but when it’s a guide dog or assistance dog on duty, there is ...

Showcasing the power of support and technology, Tasha Paddy lives with cerebral palsy while pursuing an impres...

It has been a big year for Clive, who was supported by Life Without Barriers to achieve his goal of moving to ...

A wheelchair is more than a mobility device, it means independence.

Our teams know the importance of being in-tune with the behaviours of the people we support, that way they can...

Information has been released from the NDIS around support for people with disability affected by the bushfire...

It Begins With Drawing is a new exhibition launched recently by a series of artists supported by Life Without ...

To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, local disability providers in Rocherlea, Tasmania ho...

When it comes to the question 'is there disabled access?' a yes isn't always a yes.

Here is a wrap up of some of the events Life Without Barriers took part in on IDPwD.

Today is a very special day – its International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) – and everyone across th...

Before starting at Life Without Barriers, Nadia found it difficult to tell employers about her disability.

Paul’s experience of being a person with disability in the workforce hasn’t always been positive.

Norfolk Island, located off the Queensland coast is an idyllic place to live and raise a family, but prior to ...

Imagine you spent three or four years completing a degree and all your university friends were easily able to ...

“With Life Without Barriers, the difference is that I don’t have to ask. People come up to me and say, ‘Is tha...

Based west of Launceston in regional Tasmania, foster carer Nelly is an admirable force.

“I think organisations need to look at what people with disability can bring as opposed to what they can’t. So...

Everyone deserves the chance to gain meaningful employment. Yet, far too many people with disability are denie...

I felt so proud – I was over the moon and was happy I could finally say I had a job!

Life Without Barriers and Joblife Employment, a Disability Employment Service, have joined forces again to tak...

How far has Australia progressed with ensuring that people with disability have the same rights as other citiz...

With International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) only two weeks away, it’s time to plan how you’ll cel...

In the spirit of International Day of People with Disability, we tackle the biggest myths and misconceptions a...

C'MON PLAY! Free Inclusive Football Clinic at Claremont Oval in Perth, WA - A Celebration of International Day...

Participants from our Forster day program took a roadtrip to Murrook Cultural Centre to learn more about Abori...

Watch as Rhondie, a traditional owner from Kowanyam, returns to camp on Olkola Country with his Mob. It was an...

There’s no doubt that Aussies are passionate about their sport, whether it be watching it or playing it! We’re...

The people we support are supporting others at their local Foodbank.

With the onset of the new financial year, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released its new...

Train enthusiast Paul joins Pacific National as a Strategic Planner after featuring in the ABC documentary Emp...

Self-advocacy groups provide support, choice and control for NDIS participants in Victoria.

We were thrilled to see Paul, one of the people we support featured in the second season of the ABC series Emp...

Matt is kickstarting his dream of one day opening his own café with the support of Life Without Barriers and t...

The draft terms of reference have been released for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exp...

International Day of People with Disability occurred on Monday 3 December. Here is a snapshot of some of the a...

Today we are celebrating International Day of People with a Disability all across Australia. The theme this ye...

As part of our sponsorship of the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference we had the pleas...

LWB has welcomed Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher’s recent announcement of a new task force that aims to...

New alliance of disability service providers partnering to improve the NDIS

A warm welcome from all of us at Life Without Barriers

Meet Hannah and Chantelle. Both young women live independently with support from Life Without Barriers.

The closing of the LWB Day Centre in Claremont and the introduction of the NDIS has meant greater choice for o...

An Aboriginal teenager who lost an eye to a rare cancer 14 years ago says learning to drive has transformed he...

Joblife believes in a job for everybody and they exist to partner with those with disability to help them find...

Life Without Barriers (LWB) has been awarded the latest icare Aware Award from Insurance and Care NSW (icare)....

“Colours” Art Therapy Workshop is an art workshop for both adults and children with disability and mental heal...

The Seventh Annual Rocherlea LWB Sports Challenge was a smashing success.