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Life Without Barriers Launches Strategy 2025

Strategy 2025 charts the five-year vision for Life Without Barriers from 2020 to 2025.

Catch-a-Reader with Life Without Barriers

We can all encourage reading with our children and young people.

Life Without Barriers partners with SNAICC for kids in out-of-home car...

Historic commitment to transfer out-of-home care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Mental Health

Positive mental health is key to children’s wellbeing

Good mental health is the key to positive development of the overall wellbeing of a child.

A brief history of the disability services sector in Australia

By Lesley Chenoweth AO, Emeritus Professor Griffith University.

National Children’s Week - keeping kids connected

Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others.

A country music star is born in the Hunter

Tex is ready to take on the world with a little help from his support staff.

There’s a new virtual sensation at Life Without Barriers

No matter where you work, there’s something about arriving at Friday afternoon which shifts the mindset of an ...

Aged Care

Rosslyn enjoys her independence with Life Without Barriers

Rosslyn loves being independent, she also loves a helping hand when needed.

Opportunities to increase NDIS related jobs for people with disab...

Life Without Barriers’ Executive Lead Disability Engagement, Chris Chippendale, will present at Federal Parlia...

Life Without Barriers joins the #RaisetheAge Campaign

We can do better than placing children in prisons.

Reading Out Loud Without Barriers

During the Hook into Books campaign, we’re asking you to tell us what books hooked you?

My sixteen years of ‘lockdown’ - living with a disability

By Dominic Freestone.

Life Without Barriers' Grand Central Floral Parade float

The people we support got creative and made a beautiful butterfly float for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

Life Without Barriers supports the new Child Wellbeing Taskforce

A new child protection taskforce will work to prevent vulnerable children slipping through the cracks, by bett...

Life Without Barriers partners with SNAICC for kids in out-of-hom...

Historic commitment to transfer out-of-home care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities...

Our COVID-19 response

We are actively responding to the coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic and have taken steps to keep staff, carers, ...

The Life Without Barriers Travelling Book Suitcases

The Hook into Books Campaign promotes a LOVE of reading!

Foster and Kinship Care Week at Life Without Barriers

Foster and Kinship Care Week is an annual event which celebrates our carers and raises awareness about foster ...

Strengthening commitment to children in care with Cornell partner...

Improving the quality and experience of children, young people and families who come into contact with the chi...

Connecting to dreams and a helicopter ride!

LIVING your dreams is never an easy ask, but when you are a person with complex needs, in a wheelchair and non...

Hook into Books with Virtual Storytelling Sessions this school ho...

You’re invited to the Life Without Barriers School Holiday Virtual Storytime – Come Hook into Books with us!

Building accessible housing in the Northern Territory

We are incredibly proud to be a part of this project, which recognises the importance of providing greater hou...

Diversity and Inclusion

George and Collin, Collin and George for Wear It Purple Day

George loves the freedom of expressing his identity as he sees himself: Man, Girl, Gay.

Life Without Barriers lends its voice to #WeThe15

Not Super, Just Human: How '#WeThe15' Hopes to Change the Conversation Around Disability

Refugees and asylum seekers

A family-focused and community-based program at Life Without Barr...

Multisystemic Therapy in Australia.

An open letter of support to people of Afghanistan

Like many Australians, as we watch the distressing scenes from Afghanistan, our hearts break for Afghani peopl...

How we're supporting people in our Disability Services during COV...

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

Aged Care

Aged Care Employee Day - when Aged Care makes a real difference!

We extend a heartfelt thanks to our Aged Care team members, without whom we would not be able to make a real d...

Catch-a-Reader with Life Without Barriers

We can all encourage reading with our children and young people.

Life Without Barriers is leading a focus on innovation for NDIA u...

"We invest in technology that is person-focused, through consultation and giving feedback.”

Rainbow family, foster carers, dads – meet Brodie and John

Brodie and John always knew they wanted to be dads – they just didn’t know how that was going to happen – unti...

Kevin’s art exhibition fundraiser for Aged Care

Something special happens when disability support and art come together.

Refugees and asylum seekers

Harnessing children's potential with Life Without Barriers' educa...

"Our task is to educate our students whole being so they can face the future. We may not see the future, but t...

Finding refuge with Life Without Barriers - the journey of one Af...

After spending five years on Nauru, Khan is now finding happiness in Australia

Heal Country, heal our nation - NAIDOC Week at Life Without Barri...

The National NAIDOC Committee has announced NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 4-11 July 2021.

Mental Health

How Life Without Barriers’ Mental health home helped Vee fly

How wonderful it is to have a safety net when it comes to Mental Health and Homelessness.

Rise in children receiving child protection services in Australia

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report in May 2021, providing key details about chil...

Annie Moors Artist Residency – Milingimbi Arts & Culture Centre

This mentorship program gave Annie an incredibly special immersive experience enabling her to access artistic ...

Green Shoots Forum with Life Without Barriers

Hear how parents’ lived experiences, tenacity and teamwork have produced green shoots of inclusion within the ...

A small island with big plans for people with disability

How a training initiative has inspired positive momentum in the community.

Mental Health

Jane finds confidence in Tasmania’s #synergy program

Through #synergy, our 12-month youth mental health program in Tasmania, Jane has kicked many goals and is exci...

Championing a love of learning by Clea North

If I can see one young person in my care succeed; to progress through the education system and feel supported ...

Changing the story on workplace sexual harassment #IStandForRespe...

Life Without Barriers has joined more than 100 of Australia’s leading businesses as signatories in the #IStand...

Life Without Barriers joins the COVID-19 vaccination push for dis...

Life Without Barriers is working with the Federal Government and other disability service providers to provide...

Your role in Positive Behaviour Support with Life Without Barrier...

Small changes. Big differences.

We welcome the COVID-19 vaccine for Victorians with disability an...

Life Without Barriers supports the Federal Government’s announcement today to boost vaccine support for people...

Diversity and Inclusion

Life Without Barriers Achieves AWEI Bronze Employer Recognition

Life Without Barriers celebrated its Australian Workplace Equality Index at the Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awa...

It's time to nominate for the WA Disability Support Awards!

Is there a disability support star in your life who deserves to be nominated?

Chief Executive Claire Robbs is a champion of National Families W...

National Families Week is held annually from 15 May to 21 May (coinciding with the United Nations Internationa...

Barrier breaking funding for Aged Care and Disability Services we...

The focus on sustainability of high quality essential service for those who need it is so important.

Life Without Barriers supports the Family Matters Week of Action ...

Family Matters National Week of Action: Our Mobs Matter is 9-15 May 2021.

How to make more housing choices for Tasmanians with disability

How can we ensure people with disability are able to get the homes they want and need?

Meet Life Without Barriers Carer Ambassador Katie Wells at Agfest...

"The best job in the world."

Did you know these famous Aussies have hearing disabilities?

Hearing loss can be a devastating experience, it is also a fairly common one in Australia with 1 in every 7 Au...

Travel Without Barriers – enjoying holidays with a disability

Many travellers like to take each day as it comes, however if you or your travelling companion has a disabilit...

Angelina and Tasha tell their Stories at The Big Rivers Creative ...

The Big Rivers Creative Industry Summit brings together a myriad of creatives, entrepreneurs, youth, and membe...

Peer Parent and Family Advocacy in Child Protection

By Jessica Cocks, Churchill Fellow 2016, New South Wales

Our submission to the Disability Royal Commission - Pathways To E...

People with disability experience more barriers to employment than people without - we think this is unaccepta...

Life Without Barriers appoints new Chair of the Board

The Life Without Barriers board is delighted to announce it has appointed esteemed international business lead...

Not all disabilities are visible - by Corrina Phillips

Not all disabilities are visible.

Mat champions disability on radio

Beyond the support that Mat receives from Life Without Barriers, he helps the community understand the challen...

Dean is a 'working man' now!

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

Designing a new career - by Dom Freestone

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

Brett receives Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccine

With the support of his mother, his support worker Kathy and Life Without Barriers, Brett Rasmussen was amongs...

Life Without Barriers joins the campaign for Building Better Home...

Right now, nearly three quarters of Australians with mobility impairment live in housing which does not meet t...

Matthew finds his voice in Supported Independent Living

From needing his mum for everything to thriving in Supported Accommodation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Life Without Barriers awarded Disability Confident Recruiter stat...

Every member of our team is committed to employing more people living with disability and we are thrilled to a...

Refugees and asylum seekers

Project XOX – the spirit of giving this December

At Life Without Barriers, we know that the festive season can be particularly difficult for people who may be ...

Junior joins the workforce with our Employment Mentor Program

From seeking asylum in Australia as a teenager, to launching a career in warehousing, find out how Life Withou...

Foster carers work together in Tassie for the perfect partnership

Community, partnership and water safety along the Tasmanian coast.

Alexandra and Kelly are a 'virtual' foster care success story

Their story is one of courage, resilience, flexibility and hope.

A country connection along the mighty Murray

Lindy is a single specialist carer based on the mighty Murray River in South Australia.

It takes a village to raise a child - foster care at Christmas

Amy has always loved Christmas and the sense of belonging that each Christmas day signified.

Life Without Barriers joins the Equal Employment Opportunity Netw...

The EEON committee comprises people drawn together through personal connection and commitment to increasing th...

IDPWD wrap up in WA - snags, push-ups and job advice!

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

Celebrations in Darwin for NAIDOC - saltwater ceremony at Lake Al...

There was a wonderful turnout by our Darwin team and clients in the Northern Territory for events during NAIDO...

International Day of People with Disability ‘Carnival of Fun’

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

Unbroken Land wins the Projects category award at the NT Arts Acc...

In 'There Was A River', the artists from the stArts with D Performance Ensemble tell their story of a river fl...

See the talent, see the skill, see the ambition. See the ability.

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

Corrina finds employment without barriers

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

The disability doesn’t define the person - IDPwD with Allan

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

Life Without Barriers Launches Strategy 2025

Strategy 2025 charts the five-year vision for Life Without Barriers from 2020 to 2025.

Support Giving Tuesday this December 1

We know that giving generously is ingrained in carers – it’s part of your fabric.

Living Arts South Australia have hit the road

Our Living Arts Team has gone mobile!

Join the Job Employment Training Squad this IDPwD

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

Keeping children water-safe this Summer

Swimming lessons are great, but they are no substitute for active supervision and a pool fence in good working...