The struggle for disabled people to find real work
For people with a disability, the prospect of finding open, engaging employment on the Central Coast was already limited, and that was before COVID-19 brought further dislocation to the job…
Disability
Have your say on the way people living with disability are treated and supported
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging Central Coast residents to have their say on the way people living with disability are treated and supported under The Disability…
Special education classes give musical performances
Woy Woy Public School celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3. “Students from the special education classes entertained the school and community with a number of musical…
Talented youth celebrate international day
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), Job Centre Australia Choice and Control is hosting the Central Coast’s third annual Fair GoTalent Showcase. Following the huge success of…
Breakthru celebrates 25 years
This year marks a very special 25th anniversary for Breakthru, a Tuggerah based organisation founded with a vision of changing lives and empowering people with disability to achieve their goals….
Disability program receives federal funding
Central Coast Disability Network (CCDN), will launch a new disability advocacy program, Community before Corrections, to support people with cognitive impairment who are at risk of a custodial sentence in…
Future ten pin bowling star receives a Variety Heart Scholarship
Wadalba resident,15-year-old Kallan Strong, has received a Variety Heart Scholarship to help him overcome barriers to reach his full potential in tenpin bowling. The scholarship, which is awarded to Aussie kids with an…
Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan controversy
Long term disability rights activist, Mr Gary Blaschke, has resigned from the Central Coast Council’s Disability Inclusion Reference Group, following his scathing criticism of the council’s draft Disability Inclusion Action…