Life Without Barriers

"The thing that makes me happy here is coming out to a backyard with one of the staff to do a bit of gardening in my garden that's got tomatoes in it." 🌱🍅 For Anthony, Supported Independent Living means having the right support to enjoy what matters most, like spending time in his garden, tending to his plants, and watching them grow. If you or someone you know are ready to take the next step toward independent living, get in touch today to discover how Life Without Barriers can support your journey: 📞 1800 610 699 📧 disability.enquiries@lwb.org.au 💻 https://bit.ly/4hVc3vb Video: Clips of Anthony in his garden, sharing his thoughts, speaking to camera, followed by close up clips of plants in his garden. This video has captions and sound. #DisabilityServicesAustralia #LiveIndependently #SupportedIndependentLiving #DisabilityServices #Disability

Today, on #UniversalChildrensDay, we stand with ACWA and partners across the child and family sector for #RespectInAdvocacy. Ethical storytelling is central to child protection and advocacy. Sharing the personal stories of children, young people, or families in care without consent is never OK. Advocacy must protect those we support, not exploit. We reaffirm our shared commitment to privacy, consent, and respect in all storytelling, advocacy, and sharing of lived experience. ID: Graphic tile with an image of two children jumping in the air. Text: Advocacy must protect children, not exploit them. Sharing stories without consent is never ok. Together, we stand for respect in advocacy, putting privacy, consent and respect first. Life Without Barriers - logo. ACWA - logo. #ProtectDontExploitChildren #RespectChildrenInAdvocacy #RespectYoungPeople Association of Children's Welfare Agencies

"The love and support of a foster carer can help change the trajectory of a child’s life and have a big impact on their health and wellbeing." Steven Mead, Carer Recruitment and Engagement. 🩷 Life Without Barriers teams across Australia embraced the spirit of #SharingIsCaring with energy and creativity. From hosting community events and partnering with local businesses and organisations, to fun walks that helped spread the word, every effort was made to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers. https://bit.ly/47PrGj1 ID: 1. Life Without Barriers staff and the BFT Shepperton team hosting a stall to promote Sharing is Caring. 2. Louise wearing a pink Life Without Barriers t-shirt holds up a pizza box with Sharing is Caring stickers. 3. Scott, wearing a 'Be a foster carer' t-shirt, stands with his back to the camera, facing the ocean. 4. Foster carers Angela and Matt hosting a stall in Ipswich. 5. Tasmanian staff and carers holding pink balloons and a 'Share Your World' banner. 6. The Big Banana lit up in pink. 7. Life Without Barriers Newcastle team wearing pink and holding up 'Sharing is Caring' flyers. 8. Life Without Barriers staff taking part in a class at BFT Shepperton to promote Sharing is Caring. 9. Life Without Barriers staff taking part in a Zumba class to promote Sharing is Caring. 10. Western Australia Parliament House light up with pink lights. #FosterCare #FosterCareAustralia #BecomeAFosterCarer #ShareYourWorld

"You have a lot of living to do yet, so enjoy it." John Ehm, Commonwealth Home Support Program participant. At Life Without Barriers, our Aged Care services are here to support you to do the things you enjoy, just like Meredith and John, who both find joy in spending time on their artistic pursuits 🧑🎨✍️ https://bit.ly/48fdpwv ID: 1. John stands in front of a banner for Life Without Barriers' Aged Care services. He wears a striped shirt and blue shorts and holds a copy of his book. 2. A large ceramic pot with a painting of a woman in a red dress created by Meredith. #AgedCare #HomeCare #StayIndependent #HomeSupport #YourCareYourWay

"Collaborative events like this allow us to meet children and young people, listen to their voices, and make the system better for everyone." Jasmin, National Youth Advisory Group member. 🎃👻 Life Without Barriers joined CREATE Foundation’s Halloween Connection Event, where children and young people with care experience, came together with carers and professionals for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and storytelling. Our partnership with CREATE is built on a shared commitment to amplify young people’s voices. Events like this create space for meaningful conversations, shared stories, and opportunities for young people to speak up and help shape the changes that affect them. https://bit.ly/4hRryEi ID: 1. Danni, Ashton, Jasmin, and Michelle at the CREATE Halloween Event. 2. Danni and Jasmin dressed in costumes at the CREATE Halloween Event. #YouthVoice #LivedExperience #Connection #SupportingYoungPeople #YouthAdvocacy CREATE Foundation

"With the support of the Housing and Employment Team, I was able to build my first resume, find a career path I’m passionate about, and enrol in a training course that finally gave me hope. Their guidance has been life changing." For nearly two years, Sha navigated life in Australia without access to work rights, volunteering opportunities, or clear pathways to build his future. Through a coordinated, person-centred approach from Life Without Barriers’ Housing and Employment team, Sha received the tools and opportunities he needed to achieve economic stability and build long-term participation in his community. https://bit.ly/4nZsXu9 ID: 1. Sha is learning to drive heavy machinery. He is on a red excavator and wearing a grey shirt. 2. Sha is wearing a white singlet and grey pants. He is holding up a certificate in 'Conduct civil construction excavator operations'. #AsylumSeekers #AsylumSeekerSupport #CommunitySupport #SupportServices #LifeWithoutBarriers

"Visibility is so important in our community, and it’s an honour and a privilege to stand alongside allies and LGBTQIA+ and queer folx to march together wherever they fit into our communities at Life Without Barriers." Ariel Lee, Project Officer, Equity and Lived Experience Team. 🌈💚Life Without Barriers marched side by side with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies at the 2025 Adelaide Pride March, celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion. https://bit.ly/47NwntB ID: 1. Life Without Barriers staff and participants holding up the Pride Without Barriers sign. 2. Jenny, Ceara and Ariel holding the Trans Pride flag and signs, smiling at the camera. 3. Staff and participants marching in the Adelaide Pride March and holding up the Pride Without Barriers sign. 4. Individuals wearing rainbow pride flags, taking part in the March. 5. Phi and Louise wearing brightly coloured clothing and glittery make up. 6. Ariel holds up the Trans Pride flag whilst walking in the March. 7. Staff and participants marching in the March with the Pride Without Barriers sign. 8. Justine holds up the Trans Pride flag. #Pride #LGBTQIA #Adelaide #AdelaidePride #AdelaidePrideMarch

Home Care Packages have been replaced by the new Support at Home program, bringing more tailored support for older Australians. "Support at Home is a significant shift in how aged care is delivered, with a stronger focus on transparency, flexibility and individual choice," said Brendan Smith, Executive Director, Aged Care. "We’re here to guide both existing clients and those new to aged care through this transition, ensuring they feel confident and supported every step of the way." Whether you're already receiving care or just starting your aged care journey, Life Without Barriers is here to guide you every step of the way. 📖 Read more about what the changes mean and how we can support you: https://bit.ly/47MouVu ID: An older man standing in a park smiling at the camera. #AgedCare #SupportAtHome #LifeWithoutBarriers #HomeCare #AgedCareSupport

"The Moving Together Safely Program has had a massive impact on our staff. It has empowered them to make decisions about their own health and safety." Mary Di Domenicantonio, Senior Safety and Wellbeing Advisor. Through the Moving Together Safely program, developed by Life Without Barriers’ Safety team, we’ve strengthened both staff safety and client care with tailored training and equipment for disability support work. This sector-leading program demonstrates what good practice looks like when transferring, repositioning, and mobilising the people we support. 🎥 This video was created in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria through their Manual Handling Grants program. Video: Clips of multiple people sharing their thoughts, speaking to camera, interspersed with B-Roll footage of staff and participants. This video has captions and sound. #WorkSafeVictoria #WorkSafety #DisabilityServicesAustralia #DisabilityServices #SupportWorkers WorkSafe Victoria

"But then this program came along, there’s no words to describe how much I appreciated it. I’ve never felt so protected or safe." Frightened of being forced to marry against her will, Alisha fled her home country and returned to Australia in search of safety. With support from Life Without Barriers’ Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program, she was able to put a safety plan in place and access tailored supports to rebuild her life. https://bit.ly/4oiH3aS Life Without Barriers is delivering support services to people who are at risk of, or who have experienced, forced marriage as part of the Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program. https://bit.ly/3Lcl1b6 Life Without Barriers is funded by the Department of Social Services to provide the Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program. ID: A woman is sitting at a desk with their hand on their chin, they wear glasses and has dark hair. #ForcedMarriageSupport #CommunityCare #ForcedMarriageAwareness #SupportIsHere #ForcedMarriage