Types of Barriers That Youth with Disability Face
Youth with disabilities encounter many societal barriers whether it be physical, attitudinal, social, communicative or embedded in policy. All of which can significantly impact their daily lives. These barriers permeate
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NDIS Provider Travel: What You Need to Know
As NDIS transport providers and plan management providers, we want to ensure our participants receive the best support possible from us. Thankfully, the NDIS recognises that we spend a lot
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NDIS Reboot & What This Means for Providers
The NDIS has been a transformative tool for thousands of people across the country since its launch ten years ago. However, if you are a participant or a service provider
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Top 10 Accessible Holiday Locations for The Summer
Travelling is one of life’s great pleasures and can be a rewarding investment of your time and energy. Sadly, it’s one that we’ve all had to put on the back
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Identity vs. Person Language
We encounter a wide variety of people in our journey through life and each of them adds to our experience of the world. The people we come across can teach
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Celebrate National Disability Independence Day with Maple
Celebrate the National Disability Independence Day with Maple on 26th July. This coming July 26th will mark the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans Disability Act (ADA) which
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Celebrate World Brain Awareness Day with Maple
Celebrate World Brain Day with the Maple community on July 22nd! Every year on the 22nd July, organisations and advocates come together to bring awareness to the various neurological conditions
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How to Study with a Disability: Shawn’s Perspective
Studying with a disability can be challenging, but also rewarding. In this article, we will hear from our Maple Scholarship recipient, Shawn Phau who is currently studying Auslan (Australian Sign
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The Global Burden of Blindness and Visual Impairment
Blindness and visual impairment are major public health problems that affect millions of people around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are an estimated 253 million
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ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION – My Story by Peter
Trigger warning: This article contains discussions surrounding mental illness, suicide attempts and self-harm. Hi, my name is Peter, and I have cerebral palsy. I have been suffering from
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NAIDOC Week – Feature Stories Of The Elders
NAIDOC WEEK NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for 2023 is “For Our Elders”, which
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week: Why It Matters for Australia’s Indigenous Culture
NAIDOC Week holds significant meaning for Australians as it provides a dedicated time to celebrate and honour the history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The
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