How a Polish-Australian Found Her Voice and Confidence with Maple
Karissa, a Polish Australian woman living with intellectual and mental disabilities, exemplifies Maple Community Service’s commitment to assist clients coming from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Karissa’s relationship with Maple
Read More »Remembering Disabled Veterans on Anzac Day
What is Anzac Day? In Australia and New Zealand, Anzac Day is a national holiday on 25th April, to remember all Australians and New Zealanders who served in or died
Read More »Marking One Month Milestone Of Jon’s Success
Friday is here so we thought we’ll share a wonderful news with you today! It is about our dearest Client, Jon who’s from Western Sydney. Jon has Asperger syndrome,
Read More »Jeffrey’s Journey: Life, Love, and Down Syndrome
World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an international awareness day observed on March 21st each year. This day is celebrated to raise public awareness about Down
Read More »Navigating the Core Support and Capacity Building Funding in your NDIS plan
Introduction to the NDIS The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program in Australia that aims to provide support to individuals with permanent and significant disabilities, including options
Read More »Accessible Ways of Observing Ramadan
Ramadan is a Holy month in the Islamic Calendar in which all Muslims across the globe observe. It is one of the five Islamic pillars, and is a special time
Read More »Alternate Dispute Resolution Process established to address NDIS appeals results in drastic reduction in the number of cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Alternate Dispute Resolution Process established to address NDIS appeals results in drastic reduction in the number of cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister
Read More »An Indian-Kashmiri Support Worker’s Journey in Embracing Diversity with Empowerment
CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds can bring unique challenges and massive exposure when it comes to working in the disability industry. Sachin Raina, a support worker at Maple Community
Read More »Powerful Women with Disabilities Who Are Cracking the Code
Celebrating International Women’s Day among Women with Disabilities International Women’s Day is a day set aside for 8th March to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women
Read More »Signs & Indicators of High-Functioning Autism
Autism is a spectrum disorder that has varying effects on individuals. While some people with autism may struggle with social interaction, communication, and behaviour, others may experience fewer difficulties and
Read More »Advocating for your needs in the NDIS: A guide for CALD individuals with disabilities.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide funding and support to individuals with disabilities, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. While the NDIS can
Read More »Frequently asked questions about the NDIS for CALD individuals with disabilities.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian government-funded program that provides support to people with disabilities. While the NDIS can be a valuable resource for CALD (Culturally and
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