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How To Advocate For Yourself In The NDIS
Learn how to advocate for yourself in the NDIS, ensuring you're getting the best support for YOU
Apr 22 min read
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Accessible Adventures on the Sunshine Coast: More than just beaches
Accessible spots on the Sunshine Coast that aren't the beach!
Jan 292 min read
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From Art Class to Art Exhibition: Artists With A Disability Showcase Their Incredible Talent
Artists with a disability have their very first art exhibition
Sep 1, 20245 min read
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The Benefits Of Hiking For People With Disabilities
All the physical and mental health benefits of hiking for people with disabilities
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Best Accessible Beaches on the Sunshine Coast
A guide to the Sunshine Coast's most beautiful AND accessible beaches.
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Jesse's Journey: From Footy Player to the Mayor of IDSS
After being assaulted at 16, our Bundaberg Participant Jesse Hardy was left with a brain injury that would change his life completely.
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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Participant Christmas Celebration
As the end of the year approaches and Christmas gets closer and closer, we take the time to get together and celebrate the year that was...
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Crazy Hair Day
IDSS does Crazy Hair Day and wow did some of our crew go crazy! We had rainbow coloured wigs, pink mohawks, blue spikes, Rapunzel plaits,...
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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Bundaberg Ability Ball 2022
Last weekend our Bundaberg Participants and Mentors attended the 2022 Ability Ball. The Ability Ball is designed to bring the entire...
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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Group Fun!
Getting out in the community can have such a positive impact on your life. Not only does it improve your social skills, but it gives you...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Regional Disability Expo, Sunshine Coast
Last week our Sunny Coast fairies set up shop at the Regional Disability Expo in Caloundra. Here are the highlights of the day... "It was...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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RUOK?
We're incredibly lucky to be able to make the difference in so many lives. Many people dream of a career where they get to make an impact...
Sep 8, 20221 min read
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Open Recruitment Day
Hey Sunshine Coast! Ever thought about what it must be like to work in Disability Support? Or if you're already in the industry, maybe...
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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Indoor Archery Champion
We may as well start a series out of all the insanely talented staff we have at IDSS. Our very own Finance Fairy, Colleen, has just been...
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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Dear Special Needs Mum
This poem is one we had to share. To everyone involved in the IDSS mission, everyone we’ve met along the way: families, friends, support...
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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RIP Bruce Blackburn
On the 15th of April 2022, an angel gained his wings, the legendary Bruce Blackburn. Bruce was an IDSS participant (turned family) at...
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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Autism Awareness Month: Meet Elodie
In celebration #AutismAwarenessDay we thought we'd join in on #AmbassadorsForAutism For the month of April, we'll be showcasing some of...
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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Dating with a Disability
Rhiannon, our Bundaberg participant, turned heads when she walked into our Speed Dating evening! Here's a snapshot of Joanna, her mentor,...
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Sunny Coast Bike Project
Want to know what's going on in our Sunshine Coast Warehouse? Let us introduce you to the IDSS Bike Project. IDSS mentor, Mark, works on...
Feb 16, 20221 min read
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IDSS February Update
New Shirts New Website Upcoming Events Facebook Merger
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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