March 24, 2023
Significance of Celebrating Eid with Disability Community
The significance of celebrating Eid with the disability community cannot be overstated. Muslims around the world look forward to Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha as joyous occasions to come together,
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March 24, 2023
A Fijian Indian Muslim Employee’s Story in Maple
As a Fijian Indian Muslim, Faheem Khan, an Account Officer at Maple Community Services, comes from a distinct cultural background. His cultural and religious identity is strongly influenced by Indian
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March 24, 2023
How a Polish-Australian Found Her Voice and Confidence with Maple
Karissa, a Polish Australian woman living with intellectual and mental disabilities, exemplifies Maple Community Service’s commitment to assist clients coming from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Karissa’s relationship with Maple
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March 23, 2023
Remembering Disabled Veterans on Anzac Day
What is Anzac Day? In Australia and New Zealand, Anzac Day is a national holiday on 25th April, to remember all Australians and New Zealanders who served in or died
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March 17, 2023
Marking One Month Milestone Of Jon’s Success
Friday is here so we thought we’ll share a wonderful news with you today! It is about our dearest Client, Jon who’s from Western Sydney. Jon has Asperger
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March 15, 2023
Jeffrey’s Journey: Life, Love, and Down Syndrome
World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an international awareness day observed on March 21st each year. This day is celebrated to raise public awareness about Down
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March 15, 2023
Navigating the Core Support and Capacity Building Funding in your NDIS plan
Introduction to the NDIS The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program in Australia that aims to provide support to individuals with permanent and significant disabilities, including options
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March 14, 2023
Accessible Ways of Observing Ramadan
Ramadan is a Holy month in the Islamic Calendar in which all Muslims across the globe observe. It is one of the five Islamic pillars, and is a special time
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March 13, 2023
Alternate Dispute Resolution: The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Alternate Dispute Resolution Process established to address NDIS appeals results in drastic reduction in the number of cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister
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March 9, 2023
An Indian-Kashmiri Support Worker’s Journey in Embracing Diversity with Empowerment
CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds can bring unique challenges and massive exposure when it comes to working in the disability industry. Sachin Raina, a support worker at Maple Community
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March 8, 2023
Powerful Women with Disabilities Who Are Cracking the Code
Celebrating International Women’s Day among Women with Disabilities International Women’s Day is a day set aside for 8th March to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women
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March 6, 2023
Signs & Indicators of High-Functioning Autism
Autism is a spectrum disorder that has varying effects on individuals. While some people with autism may struggle with social interaction, communication, and behaviour, others may experience fewer difficulties and
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