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Disability

Supported Independent Living (SIL) FAQs with Life Without Barriers

When it comes to choosing the disability supports you need, it's your life and your choice. We're here to support your decisions, so you can live life the way you want to.

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Child, youth and family

The lived experiences of care leavers helps to connect theory and prac...

"I joined the Youth Advisory Group because I thought that it would be a great way to have my voice heard and not just advocat...

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Asylum seekers

Life Without Barriers to support people forced into marriage in Austra...

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

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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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Child, youth and family

Building Caring Communities inspires a shift in child and family ...

A central theme that echoed throughout the conference was the power and necessity of elevating lived experienc...

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Child, youth and family

Kicking goals for young people in care with the Western Sydney Wa...

Life Without Barriers' Education Consultant named 'Community Champion' by the Western Sydney Wanderers for her...

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Mental Health

An early dementia diagnosis wont stop Scott from 'playing on'

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

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Disability

Vanessa’s son led her to a career supporting people with disabili...

For International Batten Disease Awareness Day, Vanessa Anderson, Support Coordinator at Life Without Barriers...

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Life Without Barriers

Forced marriage in Australia - who this crime really effects

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

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Child, youth and family

A revolution in child protection: The Direct Experience Group, DE...

"With a difficult direct experience, I now feel responsible for using my voice to speak up and identify issues...

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Life Without Barriers

What's on at Life Without Barriers in June

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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Six facts you need to know about Mabo Day

Mabo Day is an important day in Australian history, and it is essential for all Australians to understand the ...

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Aged Care

Everyday moments make a difference in the lives of older Australi...

The people who choose Life Without Barriers aged care services share with us some moments of joy.

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Child, youth and family

Asha advocates for herself and embraces her individuality with pr...

Through the support of her carers and case manager, Asha regains control over her life and uses her experience...

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Disability

Growing a vibrant community space at the Harvest Corner Community...

Life Without Barriers participants in Palmerston, Darwin are tending to this space, and we can't wait to see i...

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Diversity and Inclusion

Building a more inclusive future for LGBTQIA+ people this IDAHOBI...

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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The History of National Sorry Day, May 26, and the Uluru Statemen...

National Sorry Day, 26 May, holds immense significance in Australia's journey towards Reconciliation.

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Child, youth and family

Building Caring Communities, 2025 Child Youth and Family Global C...

The BCC International Conference is bringing the child, youth and family sector together in June 2025.

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Disability

Sacha takes the lead in shaping her creative future

"I’m really proud of it all and I’m even prouder when someone buys it to take home." said Sacha.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

National Reconciliation Week 2025: Bridging Now to Next

We must continue to strive for national unity through Reconciliation. Bridging Now to Next calls on all Austra...

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Child, youth and family

The lived experiences of care leavers helps to connect theory and...

"I joined the Youth Advisory Group because I thought that it would be a great way to have my voice heard and n...

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Foster Care

If full-time foster care isn't for you, respite care might be

As a respite foster carer, you will provide a caring and supportive role, not only to children in need, but al...

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