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Aged
Commissioners turn to solutions for regional Aged Care
Great snapshot by Aged Care Guide of some of the key issues faced in regional areas on day 2 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing in…
Disability
Interim aged care royal commission findings – welcomed but no surprises
The initial findings from the Royal Commission into Australia’s aged care system has been welcomed by regional, rural and remote service provider and consumer-driven care advocate, LiveBetter Community Services. Executive…
Disability
Lara’s story
Recently, we caught up with LiveBetter customer Lara at the Bathurst Winter Festival All Abilities Day. Lara has been participating in the SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program for the…
Carer
Free weekend camp for Central West kids!
Kookaburra Kids and LiveBetter have joined forces to hold a free weekend camp to support kids living in families affected by mental health. From Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September,…
Disability
Disability Royal Commission is now accepting submissions
The Disability Royal Commission wants to hear from all Australians about their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. LiveBetter welcomes the Royal Commission as a…
Disability
Cruising with independence
Recently Bathurst customer Rodney returned from a terrific four-night P&O Cruise to Moreton Island! This was a goal that Rodney had included in his NDIS plan so lots of hard…
Disability
LiveBetter Debutante Ball features on SBS
Love Me As I Am is part of a thought-provoking four-part documentary series on SBS that explores life changing milestones of everyday Australians. The hour-long film follows six young Australians…
Disability
LiveBetter DJ’s hit Broken Hill airwaves
Two new DJ’s have recently hit the airwaves at 2DRY FM Broken Hill Community Radio Station. LiveBetter participants Lachie and Angus are hosting the ‘Rockin the Waves’ every Saturday night…
Disability
An emotional farewell for Linkers with Ability Links NSW set to cease
State-funded service Ability Links NSW will cease operations on 30 August 2019 as part of a plan to streamline linking services nationally, with service functions transitioning into the Information, Linkages…
