Every Day Matters
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Why Michael Chose Forward: Expert Care That Transforms Lives
Michael is a kind, gentle presence at Forward. Before his accident, Michael led an active and busy life. He… Read more
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Client-Centered Excellence in Care at Forward
Insights from Orensa, a highly experienced Forward Support Worker. At Forward Ability Support, we believe that quality care is… Read more
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Wellbeing during the Holiday Season
Insights from a Forward Ability Support Worker on helping people who might find the holiday season to be a difficult… Read more
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The complex foundations of well-being and disability by Dr Dinesh Palipana
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (‘AIHW’), ‘“An estimated 41% of people with severe or profound disability… Read more
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Employment for people with disability in Australia
By Joel Sardi The unemployment rate for Australians living with disability has not changed in 28 years, in comparison to… Read more
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What is animal assisted therapy?
Animal assisted therapy involves providing emotional support to people with disability or illness with the help of animals. This kind… Read more
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Mark Tonga shares his Forward Scholarship journey
Mark was awarded the Forward Scholarship in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and is now in his third year of an… Read more
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Accessibility in State and National Parks
Written by Ryan Smith, The Access Agency A few years ago, I was filming the mobility access at 10 Victorian… Read more
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BREATHE:The Spinal cord injury, Mind and HeART (SMART) Study
How we breathe influences many aspects of health and wellbeing. Ancient traditions such as yoga and qi gong use regulated… Read more
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Skills for Independence
by Martin Heng A peer-informed, peer-delivered capacity-building project One of the many things to come to terms with after a… Read more