Parents’ painful NDIS battle

Parents’ painful NDIS battle

Piles and piles of paper work, meetings that last several hours with zero result and ongoing issues regarding the funding with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has led to one family to make the unbearable decision to relinquish the guardianship of their...
Not ready to Lego yet

Not ready to Lego yet

After losing his wife in 2006, a former Lynwood resident and war veteran spent more than 10 years creating a unique collection of Lego constructions and the 90-year-old said he is not planning on stopping. London born Jhon Parker said he took two months constructing...
Whitby locals enjoy fun-filled music fiesta

Whitby locals enjoy fun-filled music fiesta

Perfect weather teamed with great entertainment provided the ideal outing for the Whitby community on Saturday night.  The family-friendly music event at a Whitby park attracted more than 200 people as two local acoustic duos provided tunes to keep the revellers...
Issues with NDIS rollout heard at local forum

Issues with NDIS rollout heard at local forum

Concerns regarding client privacy and confidentiality, lengthy delays in appeal processes, lack of support and some even stressing that they have had to prove that they are disabled were just some of the issues a room full of people raised at a National Disability...
Indigenous health festival has positive impact

Indigenous health festival has positive impact

A festival aiming to bridge the disconnect between health and employment providers and the Indigenous community was a huge success last week as more than 500 people attended the inaugural event.  The Waakal Moort Kaadadjiny festival, which means Rainbow Serpent Family...