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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.

The best of both worlds for Nate

When reunification equals twice the family.

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 order.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Our COVID-19 response

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

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...

Do you see what I see?

Nadia Abdel-Hamid, Communications Officer at Life Without Barriers, shares her lived experience with invisible...

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.

A brief history of the disability services sector in Australia

By Lesley Chenoweth AO, Emeritus Professor Griffith University.

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.

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...

Family ties – the culture of caring and making childhood dreams c...

When she was a young girl, Nicole had a dream – she wanted to ‘adopt’ lots of children and live in a fairy tal...

NAIDOC Week 2020 - a virtual success

'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent f...

Support Giving Tuesday this December 1

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

Always was, Always will be - NAIDOC Week

As we celebrate NAIDOC Week, we want to take a moment to reflect with you about why this week has significance...

Special care packages surprise supported homes in Victoria

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

NAIDOC Week and Cultural Connections in the Riverland with Sam Mi...

Cultural Connections is a program aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men to Heal through connectio...

WA Mental Health Week Beach Clean

Destiny Swann, Team Leader in Mental Health, shares her thoughts on the day.

A special trip for Michael

Michael was living in our residential care program when COVID-19 hit meaning he was unable to return to countr...

A wedding dream come true for Judy

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

Kirra socks it to ‘em!

Kirra went from hating school to loving it, with a little help and support.

The best of both worlds for Nate

When reunification equals twice the family.

Aged Care

How we're supporting people in our aged care services during COVI...

This page provides information for people in our Aged Care services, and their family members, about how we’re...

Keeping kids safe online with Leonie Smith

Six tips from Leonie Smith aka The Cyber Safety Lady

Social worker, art therapist, counsellor and foster carer - meet ...

I couldn’t change the past, but I could provide safe opportunities to experience the wonders of childhood.

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.

The great outdoors and a lot of CARE

“We think mental health and wellbeing are so important and approach this topic quite openly with the boys."

WA Mental Health Week T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

Strengthening Our Community – Live, Learn, Work, Play.

This World Mental Health Week “Look after your mental health, Aus...

Mental Health Week aims to activate, educate and engage Australians around mental health and related issues th...

Life Without Barriers Tasmania - Employer of Choice 2020

Recognising Australia's Leading Employers

Why We Care - Carers Week 2020

National Carers Week 2020 runs from 11 – 17 October and aims to raise awareness of unpaid carers and their car...

Have your say on Supported Independent Living

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

Mental Health Week Virtual Art Exhibition Entries

“I feel inspired by the depth of the stories demonstrated in the art that has been exhibited. To be able to e...

Meet ‘Unbroken Land’ Artists Tiffany Malthouse and Lizzie Trew

With inclusion and access fundamental to Unbroken Land, these short films model ways of providing access to pe...

Supporting young people with disability to access NDIS employment...

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

National Child Protection Week Wrap Up

From 6 to 12 September 2020 Life Without Barriers recognised National Child Protection Week: one of the most i...