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My workday as the Membership and Communications Officer at CPSN usually consists of finding ways to bring new and exciting ways to convey the experiences of people living with a disability.

Finding out your child is at high risk for cerebral palsy (CP) can be a stressful and emotional time. This diagnosis might be something you have suspected from birth, or it might be a complete surprise months after your baby’s birth.  

Our news feeds get infiltrated every day with ever-evolving assistive tech gadgets and artificial intelligence software; we cannot always keep up. So, we ask Josh, our Customer Service and Administration Officer, for his tips on staying up to date with the latest technologies and apps and what he hopes to achieve with his new Disability Lifehack series.

For decades, there has been a stronger demand for inclusive activities and sports. This shift reflects a growing recognition that people with disabilities (particularly children and teens) need the same social and physical outlets as their non-disabled peers that sport can provide. CPSN member Marianne and her daughter recently discovered The Disabled Surfer’s Association, a small but growing organisation that has provided a vital physical outlet while also creating lifelong memories for participants.

For people new to the NDIS, finding the right support worker can be nerve-wracking. Most individuals and families we work with do not like having people that feel like strangers come into their homes. We know that finding trustworthy support workers can be time-consuming and at times, frustrating. So, that is why we have asked our community and our Innovative Choices team for their tips on choosing the right support workers.

In less than ten years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has proven its ability to radically improve the lives of millions of Australians with disabilities. Despite this, the scheme has struggled under the weight of the Federal Government’s pressure to cut funding significantly.  Such cuts are impacting families already, with numerous reports of families and their loved ones being short-changed by the NDIS.

PhD student and CPSN member Jerusha Mather, is demanding greater ease and access for people with disabilities looking for love. She is on a mission, to create a safe environment for everyone wanting to find love.