Tag Archives: disability

By Melissa Sheil A MAIDA VALE lecturer has been announced as a contender for the prestigious 2022 Australian of the Year title, recognised for his industrious efforts alleviating digital hardship for disabled people. Dr Scott Hollier, a digital guru, is ...

By Melissa Sheil A MULTI-MILLION dollar Kalamunda building that was only built seven months ago has been slammed by associates of the disabled community for its lack of usability. The Kalamunda Community Centre, which is located in Jorgensen Park, is ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt In a reflection of the wonderful community spirit that is in abundance in Mundaring, a generous neighbour has helped a little boy realise his dream of riding a bike. Northam nurse and Mundaring resident Yan Yi has ...

By Melissa Sheil A MAIDA Vale couple are frustrated by the lack of disability access in their neighbourhood, saying their home is like a “jail” due to there being no way for some to venture further than the letterbox. John ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt A HILLS not-for-profit group that helps people with disabilities through horse riding is once again facing closure after plans to move to a site in Stoneville were pulled out from underneath them. The new site is based ...

By Melissa Sheil ONE of Australia’s largest basketball carnivals for children with disabilities was held in Lesmurdie this week, with hundreds of students across Western Australia gearing up for a day of fun. Known as the Kalability All Stars Basketball ...

By Sally McGlew ACTIV customer Anthony Lucas, who lives with a disability, is achieving greater independence while giving back to his local community through his volunteer work placement at local op shop and café, Holy Grail, in Middle Swan. Mr ...

By Sally McGlew ACTIV customer Michael Arch is kicking goals after securing a work experience at Vinnies in Bassendean, greeting customers and reminding them to check-in using the SafeWA app. Since November 2020, Mr Arch has been working at the ...

By Melissa Sheil BREAKING into the world of mountain biking may have some hurdles but thanks to a Kalamunda not-for-profit, being a disabled young person is no longer one. Heading the charge for youth disability access in sport, Break the ...

A CHANCE encounter in a park led to an Aveley family receiving a devastating diagnosis for their child, but in the precious time they have left, they’re going to raise awareness around forms of muscular dystrophy as much as they ...