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The Disability Trust recognised for 30 years of membership with National Disability Services

The Disability Trust has been recognised for 30 years of membership with National Disability Services...

Twenty-Five Years, One Extraordinary Partnership

In late 2025, we sat down with Richard and Cathy to talk about a shared...

International Day of People with Disability 2025

Celebrating inclusion, belonging and the contributions of people with disability. Each year on 3 December,...

A Magical Christmas Celebration at Symbio Wildlife Park

On Thursday 4 December, families from across the Illawarra and beyond came together for a...

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week: Supporting Independence and Participation

This Occupational Therapy Week, we’re recognising the incredible impact of our Occupational Therapists who support...

DES transitioning to Inclusive Employment Australia on 1 November 2025

From 1 November 2025, Disability Employment Services (DES) will officially become Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)...

Community Building Partnership grant boosts KidsWish program delivery

On Wednesday 1 October 2025, Anna Watson MP visited KidsWish House for a cheque presentation...

Making Music, Building connections

For many, music is more than just sound – it’s a pathway to connection, healing,...

Roar & Explore: A Dino Sensory Adventure

Foothills and Willow Day Options recently teamed up with some young friends for an exciting,...

Score Teams Unite for a Weekend of Footy, Friendship and Fun

Recently, participants from the Score Dragons, Score Raiders, and Score Sharks came together for an...

Inclusive Sports Activities for Kids: A Day of Fun and Connection

The Disability Trust’s annual Sports Day brought 285 students together to experience inclusive sports activities...

The Disability Trust selected to help drive NDIS SIL Quality Supports Pilot

The Disability Trust (TDT) has been chosen as one of Australia’s leading Supported Independent Living...

The Disability Trust: 50 Years of Trust in photos

As The Disability Trust celebrates 50 Years of Trust, we take a look back at...

Technology That Talks: Aurora’s Eye Gaze Journey

Aurora has recently begun a complimentary two-week trial of the Grid Pad 13 eye-gaze device,...

We’re Growing! New IEA Contract to Support More Job Seekers Across Australia

There’s never been a better time to start something new. We’re proud to announce that...

Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer, The Disability Trust

The Board of Directors of The Disability Trust is pleased to share the appointment of...

Project SEARCH Takes Off at UOW Pulse

A powerful new partnership between UOW Pulse, The Disability Trust, and Project SEARCH is creating...

CycleAbility Drives UCI Award Victory

Wollongong has just made history, claiming the world’s top cycling honour – the prestigious UCI...

A Celebration of Inclusive Rugby League

Shark Park came alive on Thursday, 12 June as the SCORE Sharks and SCORE Dragons...

Living Life His Way: James’ Journey

For James, each week is built with intention – full of purpose, choice, and connection....

Help Support the KidsWish Christmas in July Toy Fund

This July, the spirit of giving has come early – and we’re inviting our community...

Reimagining Learning at TAFE for Inclusive Employment

What happens when you design education around people – not the other way around? In...

National Reconciliation Week: Joining the Chorus for Change

National Reconciliation Week, held from 27 May to 3 June, offered Australians the opportunity to...

Biggest Morning Tea: A Sweet Success

Throughout May, The Disability Trust embraced the warmth of connection and the power of shared...

SCORE Dragons vs SCORE Sharks

Inclusion Takes Centre Field at Shark Park on Thursday 12 June as the SCORE Dragons...

Real-World Experience. Real Confidence. Real Futures.

How Project SEARCH is building workplace confidence and creating pathways to open employment – starting...

A new chapter for Carol Berry

Carol Berry will be finishing up as CEO of The Disability Trust effective immediately after...

Project SEARCH launches at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

On Wednesday, 26 March, The Disability Trust proudly launched its newest Project SEARCH program in...

Sunday Funday is full steam ahead in Campbelltown

Our Campbelltown Sunday Funday group stepped back in time for an unforgettable adventure at the...

Far South Coast WorkAbility and NDIS teams join forces with TAFE NSW

WorkAbility and the NDIS team have collaborated with TAFE NSW to co-design an 18-week Certificate...

Wollongong Self-Advocacy Group an impactful voice in the community

The Disability Trust puts our participants at the forefront of everything we do and a...

The Plant Room branches out into Hammondville

The ongoing partnership between The Disability Trust and HammondCare has broken new ground with the...

CycleAbility on the move to exciting new location

CycleAbility is on the move with the popular Sport and Recreation program relocating to the...

Participants make their mark by co-chairing meeting

For the first time, participants co-chaired the meeting when The Disability Trust recently held its...

All Ages All Abilities Playground receives national award

The Disability Trust is delighted by the All Ages All Abilities Playground in North Wollongong...

Innovative Project SEARCH employment program comes to the Illawarra

The Disability Trust is proud to be launching Project SEARCH in the Illawarra through an...

Joel’s Indigenous art enriches Mountview garden

Joel is a proud young Dharawal man who is bringing his talent for Indigenous art...

Blaine opens doors to new job opportunities

Blaine is a Workskills participant who recently achieved his goal of entering mainstream employment in...

Family Advisory Group on the lookout for new members

The Family Advisory Group plays a vital role in ensuring families and carers have a...

Gardening guru Sarah blossoms

Sarah is a participant with The Disability Trust in South-East Queensland who wrote this article...

Jamie’s on the right wavelength

Jamie loves hitting the airwaves for his local radio station, Bega Valley Community Radio. His...

Switching locations a joy for Jonathon

Jonathon is a 33-year-old with an Intellectual Disability who has been with Workskills Goulburn for...

James loves his SIL bachelor pad

James is a participant with The Disability Trust in the Hunter who has moved into...

Sam ushers in new era at theatre

The Next Step program has been a great success across The Disability Trust footprint and...

Andrew Radford joins TDT Board

The Disability Trust has become the first major not-for-profit organisation in Australia to appoint a...

The Assembly comes to Mittagong with Anthony Ackroyd joking around

SLES participants staged their own version of The Assembly documentary in Mittagong with comedian Anthony...

Amplifying leadership for International Day of People with Disability

With a theme of “Amplifying the leadership of people with disability for an inclusive and sustainable...

Kelly wins National Disability Services Media Award

Congratulations to The Disability Trust’s videographer Kelly White on winning the Media Award at the...

The Disability Trust proud to be a DEA Gold Standard Provider

The Disability Trust is proud to announce that we have been recognised by Disability Employment...

Drama groups put on stellar performances

The Disability Trust’s drama groups, Mischief Makers and Altogether Drama, are beaming with pride after...

Magic in Miranda at Twilight Celebration

The Disability Trust’s talented community program participants gathered for a magical event in Miranda. The...

Inaugural Hunter Gala Dinner a stunning success

More than a hundred people put on their finest threads to make The Disability Trust’s...

A night to remember at Anniversary Ball

By DYLAN BROWN Friday, 25 October 2024 will forever be a date to remember for...

Joanne’s joy at Trust’s exceptional evolution

As one of the pioneers who played a pivotal role in the early stages of...

Adrian’s having a ball in his ‘second career’

Adrian Alston made it to the top as a professional footballer, playing for the Socceroos...

In Margaret we trust

The Disability Trust would not be where it is today without the steely resolve of...

Jan’s proud of Trust’s journey

“The fact that we were providing good quality services to people with disability was my...

Wendy sees the Trust as a gift for all to enjoy

Wendy Richardson is one of the Illawarra’s most enduring figures – a nationally renowned playwright...

Andrew finds his voice with the Trust

Andrew Radford has been living his best life with the help of The Disability Trust’s...

Counting down to the 50-Year Fun Day

By DYLAN BROWN As you may know by now, The Disability Trust is celebrating its...

Celebrating Key Word Sign Awareness Day

Key Word Sign Australia created Key Word Sign Awareness Day in 2017 to spread the...

Meet Bodhi, a multimodal communicator

October is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Month, celebrated yearly to emphasise how people communicate....

Crafting excellence at Headway

By DYLAN BROWN Headway is a woodworking initiative that has been operating since 1985 and...

Supporting R U OK? Day

The Disability Trust supported R U OK? Day 2024 by engaging in various activities across...

Skills and sportsmanship on display at the Score Camp

Score Dragons and Score Raiders came together recently for a weekend of hard work, skills,...

Dreams come true at Jammers

By DYLAN BROWN The Jammers are an ability inclusive basketball team which has been up...

The Disability Trust honoured to win Employer of Choice national award

The Disability Trust is delighted to have been named the Employer of Choice (Public Sector...

Taj Mahal fundraiser full of colour and sparkle

The Illawarra community came together for the biennial Taj Mahal Dinner on Saturday to raise...

Vince’s passion for his garden is bearing fruit

Vince loves getting his hands dirty. He spends countless hours tending to the fruit and...

Leonie’s driven to succeed after rekindling her love of cars

Leonie is a participant with The Disability Trust who loves to get out on the...

Music Makers’ Creative Performance Evening a smash hit

The Disability Trust’s magnificent Music Makers performers took to the stage after months of planning...

Housemates become ‘sisters’ at Hollow Way

It didn’t take long for the four housemates at The Disability Trust’s Hollow Way accommodation...

Andrew gets the chance of a lifetime on ABC documentary

Andrew Radford is a long-time participant with The Disability Trust who has been given the...

Making lunch a GOOD Plan for John to build confidence

Finding success comes in a variety of ways with the GOOD Plan so that people...

Score Sharks celebrate successful first year

The Score Sharks are already looking ahead to 2025 after a successful first year of...

Score Dragons and Raiders thrilled to play before huge Kogarah crowd

More than 40 players from the Score Dragons and Score Raiders teams enjoyed the thrill...

Marriott merger boosts our mission

The Disability Trust has finalised our merger with Victorian-based organisation Marriott Support Services, continuing our...

Festive spirit lights up for Christmas in July

The Disability Trust’s South-East Sydney and Southern Highlands participants got into the festive spirit for...

Sarah shines after blazing a trail from student chef to teacher

Sarah Elliot is a Nowra chef who personifies the power of never giving up on...

WorkAbility proud to be named finalist in Bega Valley Business Awards

The Disability Trust’s WorkAbility Team was thrilled to be named a finalist in the Excellence...

Lucy driving towards employment goal with Next Step program

Lucy is motoring down the road to a career in the childcare industry after gaining...

Taster days give students experience with work options

The Disability Trust’s Illawarra Vocational Services and The Plant Room café have been playing host...

The Disability Trust partners with UOW for community program

The Disability Trust is delighted to be formally recognised as a “Community Partner” in a...

Colourful Shell Cove mural a work of art for The Disability Trust and KidsWish

Dozens of participants from The Disability Trust and KidsWish programs showed off their artistic flair...

White Knights showcase skills and sportsmanship

The Disability Trust’s White Knights soccer squads from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven have been busy...

Sport and Rec Awards pay tribute to all our dedicated participants

More than 100 participants were recognised with awards at The Disability Trust’s annual Sport and...

Rowan cleaning up in his career with help from Workskills

Workskills is a free service helping people with disability, injury or illness to find a...

The Disability Trust finalises merger with OC Connections

It is with great pleasure that The Disability Trust has officially finalised our merger with...

Sam builds Momentum with hydrotherapy

Sam is a client with The Disability Trust who is taking the plunge with hydrotherapy...

Celebrating the Tourism Local Navigators Pilot

In 2023, The Disability Trust was awarded a grant from the Department of Social Services...

Crafty crew’s clever items are flying off the shelves

By DYLAN BROWN Staff members at The Disability Trust’s Garden Program have been busy at...

Making a difference in Ulladulla by volunteering with the SES

A dedicated group of 13 participants from The Disability Trust in Ulladulla have been embracing...

The Plant Room cafés cook up a recipe for success

The Plant Room cafés have been one of The Disability Trust’s biggest success stories as...

Andrew honoured to be named DEA Awards national finalist

The Disability Trust is super proud of one of our long-serving participants, Andrew Radford, after...

The Disability Trust supports Working With Children Week

Working with Children Week 2024 is being celebrated on 17-23 June by the NSW Office...

Welcome Here: Celebrating Pride Month

June is LGBTQI + Pride Month, and as a proudly diverse organisation, The Disability Trust...

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