Alison Dunn – Participate Australia

15

Dec

Out now!

Activities for Summer 2021 Baking? Bowls? Books? Swimming? Sport? We’ve got lots of great activities for adults happening from 4 January 2021 – you can find them all by clicking here. Book now to make sure you can get a spot. And if its holiday fun you are after, you’ll find a program of excursions

09

Dec

A group of People at Participate Australia

Support from Jodi McKay MP

Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield and Leader of the Opposition, visited Participate Australia today to celebrate our recent grant success. The $10,000 Community Building Partnership grant will be invaluable as we refurbish two rooms in our Croydon centre to create a spacious, dedicated multi-purpose learning hub for people with disabilities. Demand for life skills

08

Dec

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability

On International Day of People with Disability, and every day, we celebrate our community of participants, families, carers, support workers and staff. We believe in empowered living for everyone. Together.Exciting times ahead during January 2021 as we continue to offer more and more programs and activities – all in a COVID safe way of course.

08

Dec

Annual Report 2020

Our 2020 Annual Report is available now. 2020 has been an extraordinary year at Participate Australia. The NDIS continues to grow, with increased funding and participants entering the scheme. We have seen the roll-out of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and the comprehensive NDIS response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including significant short-term assistance to

17

Dec

Support by Hon Tony Burke MP

Tony Burke’s office has supported us with a grant of $15,000 through the Stronger Communities Grant Program in 2018. After having matched the same amount, we were able to purchase a new 8-seater van, which will be used to transport our participants to different activities around Sydney throughout the year and will help promote their community participation.

29

Nov