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, 2022
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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...
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- Nov 24, 2022
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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,...
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- Sep 20, 2022
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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...
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- Sep 19, 2022
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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...
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- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
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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...
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- Jul 13, 2022
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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...
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- Jul 12, 2022
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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...
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- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
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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...
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- Feb 17, 2022
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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,...
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- Feb 16, 2022
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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...
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- Jan 27, 2022
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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, 2022
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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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- Jan 25, 2022
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Australian of The Year: Dylan Alcott
Dylan Alcott made history on Tuesday night in becoming the first person with a visible disability to be made Australian of the Year in...
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- Jan 4, 2022
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2022 Refresh
Hi 2022. Time for a refresh. We’re starting off our year with a bit of a change, but a change that better reflects our people and...
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- Dec 21, 2021
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IDSS History
Today at IDSS we’re #reflecting on how far we’ve come in just 4 years – get ready for a long-winded post! What started as an idea and...
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