From Art Class to Art Exhibition: Artists With A Disability Showcase Their Incredible Talent
Artists with a disability have their very first art exhibition
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Jun 282 min read
The Benefits Of Hiking For People With Disabilities
All the physical and mental health benefits of hiking for people with disabilities
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Jun 42 min read
Exploring the Best Accessible Beaches on the Sunshine Coast
A guide to the Sunshine Coast's most beautiful AND accessible beaches.
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Feb 14, 20232 min read
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.
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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...
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Nov 24, 20221 min read
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,...
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Sep 20, 20221 min read
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...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
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...
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Sep 13, 20221 min read
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...
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Sep 8, 20221 min read
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...
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Jul 13, 20221 min read
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...
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Jul 12, 20221 min read
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...
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Jul 7, 20222 min read
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...
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Apr 22, 20222 min read
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...
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Apr 1, 20221 min read
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...
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Feb 17, 20221 min read
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,...
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Feb 16, 20221 min read
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...
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Jan 27, 20221 min read
IDSS Speed Dating!
Are you looking for love? Maybe companionship? Or even just a fun night out? You're invited to our IDSS Speed Dating Night! OPEN TO...
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Jan 26, 20221 min read
Raising Awareness: Australia Day
Here are some things you can do today, to raise awareness for Australia's true history and culture... 1. Acknowledge & Respect Take time...
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