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Life Without Barriers' bold plan to employ more people with disabilities

We champion diversity, inclusivity and equality in all we do.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

How to deliver an Acknowledgement of Country

Learn how you can acknowledge and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and ...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.

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Life Without Barriers

Life Without Barriers Launches Strategy 2025

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

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Life Without Barriers

What's on at Life Without Barriers in February!

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

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Disability

Emily uses art as a method of communication

Since partnering with her support team and the right art therapist, Emily’s talent as an artist has bloomed.

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Life Without Barriers

Life Without Barriers is deeply committed to reconciliation in ac...

Life Without Barriers acknowledges the deep sorrow and lasting impact of January 26.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Gearing up for a great school year in 2023

Life Without Barriers joined Kurbingui’s ‘Back to School Day’ event, giving local Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

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Disability

Bruce turns his life around with some support

Thanks to Bruce's resilience and the support of the people around him, Bruce's story is now one of joy and hop...

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Housing

Together at home: Christmas comes early for five best mates

A search for a new home highlights the need for better housing choices for people with disability.

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Life Without Barriers

Caroline receives Australian Human Rights Young Person Award

Congratulations to Caroline, Case Manager Next Steps Plus, who has received the Australian Human Rights Young ...

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Refugees and asylum seekers

Shahid shares how lived experience helped him to become a recover...

Now I'm sitting this side and helping people.

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Education

The Life Without Barriers Human Library Podcast Project

Human libraries give a short insight into the lives of someone you might not ordinarily meet in your day-to-da...

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Disability

Did you know these famous Aussies are neurodivergent?

It’s time to shake off stereotypes and reject harmful representations of neurodivergent people.

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Child, youth and family

More support for young people’s mental health with Multisystemic ...

In Tasmania, the implementation of a new mental health program focused on Multisystemic Therapy is underway.

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Careers

Life Without Barriers calls for employment of more people with di...

Australian workforces should reflect the composition of the Australian community and that means the inclusion ...

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Child, youth and family

Life Without Barriers South Australian team celebrates CARE certi...

The Life Without Barriers South Australia Child, Youth and Family team has been awarded CARE Certification.

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Child, youth and family

Bringing the school formal experience to young people in care

Inside Life Without Barriers' Western Sydney office, you'll find The Boutique, offering free formal wear, inte...

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Disability

Inclusion Australia's 'experiences of employment' survey

Your opportunity to take part in an important survey about the employment of people with disability.

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Life Without Barriers

What's on at Life Without Barriers in December!

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

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Child, youth and family

Supporting young people to achieve their goals

Young people need support and opportunities to forge a sense of purpose.

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Careers

Employing people with disability: it's no joke

Emma Bennison, Manager of Strategic Engagement Disability Employment, at Life Without Barriers.

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Disability

Keeping people safe and well through COVID-19

How the Life Without Barriers COVID-19 Response Unit helped keep people connected.

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Disability

Micky’s winning personality nets a prize

Micky is happiest when playing netball with his friends.

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Disability

How disability support services can change a rural town

Lleyton's story about living with a disability in a remote part of Australia isn't what you might expect. 

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Mental Health

Changing lives with Next Steps assertive outreach program

The program has recorded great results in changing the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

We welcome the release of SNAICC Family Matters Report 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people should grow up safe and cared for.

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Child, youth and family

Young people designing the future

Listening to the voice of the future generation is one way we can learn, grow and collectively take action.

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Education

Hook into Books 2022 wrap up!

the Hook into Books campaign had another successful year of engaging children with reading and storytelling in...

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Child, youth and family

We can do better than locking children and young people in prison...

Locking Up Kids: Australia's failure to protect children in detention.

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Life Without Barriers

Year in review released - Partnering for the future

Life Without Barriers releases 2021-22 Annual Report.

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Mental Health

Connecting through creativity: Sarah’s recovery journey

With a bit of help from her support team, Sarah reconnects with her passions and shares her art.

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Aged Care

Life Without Barriers Aged Care staff become Mo Bros

Aged Care employees Richard, Rick, Rolf and Joel are growing their ‘staches for Movember.

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Child, youth and family

Life Without Barriers commends decision to extend age of support ...

We did it! We #MadeIt21 in every state and territory!

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Careers

Support to access the community through mentoring

Freddy was a Life Without Barriers Hub services participant, now he uses his lived experience to help others.

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Disability

Sound Barriers can’t stop the music – connecting with community

Access to the NDIS and support from Life Without Barriers has enabled a group of local musicians to rock on.

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Mental Health

Supporting Kenny to live the life he wants

Kenny wished to experience more connectedness and purpose.

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Disability

Microbusinesses creating greater employment opportunities in Hoba...

Creative Lab helps people with disability to get into the labour market.

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Foster Care

Run, Tassie, run - for foster kids!

This team of carers are running to raise awareness for foster care kids in Tasmania!

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Foster Care

Carer Ambassador continues the family tradition

Jacintha and Eddie - foster carers with us since 2009. We thought we’d check in!

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Royal Commission into the sexual abuse of Aboriginal children

Life Without Barriers supports SNAICC.

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Life Without Barriers

What's on at Life Without Barriers in November!

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

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Disability

New accessible accommodation in Canberra

Housing tailored to meet individual needs.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Cassius Turvey

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned this story contains the name and image of a ...

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Foster Care

No spilt milk when partnering with purpose

We partnered with Ashgrove Cheese to highlight the urgent need for foster carers in Tasmania.

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Life Without Barriers

Art in motion, creating community on canvas

Dominic Freestone used his wheelchair to create a beautiful work of art.

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Disability

Supported Independent Living has helped Cassie thrive

Cassie is a keen cyclist and loves exploring her new community on her pushbike.

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Life Without Barriers

Life Without Barriers welcomes new measures in the 22/23 Federal ...

Life Without Barriers welcomes investing in women and families, the NDIS and closing the gap initiatives.

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Child, youth and family

Learning for life – Matthew helps Emma prepare for her future

Emma, a young person in care, builds her life skills and gets prepared for the future with the support of her ...

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Life Without Barriers

Narelle, Life Without Barriers employee, receives National Emerge...

Congratulations to Narelle, QCSS Program Manager for Queensland, who has been recognised with the National Eme...

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Aged Care

Betty has a zest for life and recommends home support

Betty has had the same carer for six years!

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Aged Care

Keith has a happy home with the support of Life Without Barriers'...

After many years exploring the world, Keith has found home and happiness.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Bayindjiila day: connecting little sisters to culture

Young people and carers experience a day of connection and cultural learning during Bayindjiila (Little Sister...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Welcome to Gittaba - "It was truly special"

Life Without Barriers Brisbane-based Child, Youth and Family team made a special journey together for a Cultur...

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Child, youth and family

Samantha’s fresh start in supported independent living

With the support of her Care Team, Samantha reconnects with her family and starts a new chapter in her life.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Silvia connects art and culture for a place where we gather

Artist Silvia Jones-Terare connects her culture and her love of art in her work supporting children and young ...

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Child, youth and family

Luke gets back on track with a bit of help from his support netwo...

Luke works hard to make positive changes with the support of his sister and Jason, his case manager.

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Careers

Life Without Barriers' bold plan to employ more people with disab...

We champion diversity, inclusivity and equality in all we do.

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Mental Health

Kristy is nominated for the 2022 Lived Experience Worker Award!

Kristy Lehmann, Community Peer Worker at Life Without Barriers, is a nominee for the 2022 Lived Experience Wor...

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Aged Care

Be Connected program encourages Townsville seniors to get social

With one-third of older Australians living alone, it's never been more important to help prevent social isolat...

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Careers

Meet Ashleigh, Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Ashleigh is proud and open about her disability at work.

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Careers

Meet Ceara, Practice Assurance Advisor

Ceara uses her story to educate and advocate for people with disability.

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Careers

Meet Paul, Financial Accountant

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

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Careers

Meet Corrina, NDIS Client Engagement and Planning Officer

Not all disabilities are visible.

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Careers

Meet Paul, Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

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

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Careers

Meet Dwayne, Assistant Financial Accountant

Dwayne has a vision for a more inclusive and accessible world.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Why does Life Without Barriers march at Pride? It reflects our va...

The Brisbane rain may have thrown us a curve ball but it didn't stop our Pride!

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Life Without Barriers

What's on at Life Without Barriers in October!

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

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Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month in SA with mindshare

The Living Arts team are living up to their name!

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Foster Care

IFCO Conference 2022 wrap up!

From the carers to staff, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the conference.

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Life Without Barriers

We congratulate Graeme Innes AM and Kurt Fearnley AO on new appoi...

Kurt Fearnley AO and Graeme Innes AM are appointed to the Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Celebrating Bi+ Visibility Day

Bi+ Visibility Day is observed annually on 23 September to recognise and celebrate bi+ people.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We need to talk about bisexuality (again)

Telling stories creates connections between people and ideas. Stories teach us, inspire us, and connect us to ...

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Careers

Study to Work Gateway at Life Without Barriers

Did you know you can complete your studies and work placement while being employed by Life Without Barriers?!

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Child, youth and family

Ashley aims high with support from her Care Team

When young people are supported by people who believe in them and their ability to succeed, they are empowered...

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Disability

Alex explores pathways to employment with the support of YPEP!

From working with animals to performing on the drums solo, Alex has been exploring pathways and developing his...

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Child, youth and family

James is on the road to independence with the support of his Care...

With a bit of hard work and support, James learned how to manage his finances and buy his dream car.

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Life Without Barriers

Congratulations to the winners at the 2022 SA Child Protection Aw...

Life Without Barriers' MOCKINGBIRD™ Family Program and Debraha Bills, Carer, were acknowledged at the South Au...

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Foster Care

With the right support in place, Cody is thriving in care

Robyn, Foster Carer with Life Without Barriers, is a pillar of support for Cody, a young person in care.

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Disability

Democracy in action at the NDIS Jobs and Skills Forum

Disability Support Worker, Balthazar Boutry, shares his reflection on attending the first-ever NDIS Jobs and S...

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Child, youth and family

Family strengthening is the pathway to protecting children

Rob Ryan, Executive Lead - Strategy and External Engagement (Child, Youth and Family), shares his reflections ...

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Foster Care

Foster Father Mike is Victoria’s Father of the Year!

Foster Carer, Michael te Wierik’s dedication to children in care was acknowledged with the 2022 YMCA Victorian...

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Child, youth and family

Acknowledging National Child Protection Week with Jane French

Jane French, Executive Director, Children, Youth and Families, shares her reflections on National Child Protec...

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Child, youth and family

Want to know how we can all play our part for child safety?

Children thrive when we all understand how to play our part in keeping them safe and well.

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Disability

John and Yerilama find their green thumbs in Supported Independen...

A free packet of vegetable seeds from a grocery delivery has given fruit, and not just in the garden. Supporte...

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Diversity and Inclusion

Still Me, Still Human: The impact of Wear It Purple Day with Phi!

Phi Theodoros, Resident Artist - Living Arts, Child, Youth & Families, shares her reflections on the importanc...

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Child, youth and family

Life Without Barriers proudly supports the SA Child Protection Aw...

We have been nominated for the South Australian Child Protection Awards!

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Careers

Sally’s social work placement sets her up for success

Linking theories to practice, Sally reflects on the valuable experience she gained during her social work plac...

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