On International Day for People with Disability ...

End the cycle  This video explains the cycle of poverty and disability and shows ways to end the cycle. Featuring Sam Cawthorn, Stella Young, Paralympians Liesl Tesch, Dylan Alcott and Grant "Scooter Patterson", Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes, Dale Sheppard, Elena Down and Stevie Wills.




National Disability Strategy within NSW - On December 3 2012 the Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance launched the National Disability Strategy NSW implementation plan 2012–2014 ... read more here


OPINION: Removing barriers will reduce disability,  Cec Shevels, Newcastle Herald, Dec. 3, 2012

Don't feel sorry for me ... music video released today by Steve Passfield and Studio ARTES

Blue Mountains Gazette
28th November 2012

Freya is also a passionate photographer
 - this is a  recent self-portrait

Practical Design Fund - Today, the 73 successful projects under the $10 million Practical Design Fund, that will help people get ready ahead of the launch of an NDIS, were announced.

The Practical Design Fund identifies practical solutions and innovative approaches to assist people with disability, their families and carers and the disability sector get ready for an NDIS. The Practical Design Fund will also help providers and suppliers of equipment make the transition to an NDIS and help improve access in remote and regional communities.

Go to the NDIS website for details of projects that have been funded.

In a league of my own, Brenton Ashford-Potter, Don't DIS My ABILITY blog, 3rd December 2012 There’s no competition when it comes to Brenton Ashford-Potter’s passion for sport.