Lifely

11/10/2026

Sometimes caring looks like the big things. More often, it’s a hundred little things that no one else sees.

It’s remembering what needs to happen next. Making another phone call. Changing your plans. Speaking up. Sitting beside someone. Being the person who knows, notices and is simply there.

So this Carers Week, we’re taking a moment to recognise you.

For every role you step into, every little thing you remember and every moment you give, thank you.
What you do matters more than you know.

Know a carer who deserves to be seen? Tag them below and let them know just how much they’re appreciated.

10/10/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help out at the 40th annual Tri State Games at the Mildura Sporting Precinct

Requirements
Current Working With Children's Check and NDIS Screening Check

Please contact Chris Lakey for more information
📞 0427 716 308
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.lifely.org.au

Mallee Sports Assembly Inc. Christie Centre

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

Big conversations about better rural healthcare! 💬

Our Business Development and Research Manager, Steph Flynn, recently headed to the University of New England, AU in Parramatta to connect with researchers, disability organisations and people with lived experience from across Australia.

On the agenda: Rural Compass, a Medical Research Future Fund project that Lifely is excited to be part of!

Together, we’re exploring what gets in the way of good healthcare for rural people with intellectual disability as they grow older—and how to make it better.

There’ll be opportunities to get involved, too! As the project progresses, we’ll share ways for rural participants with intellectual disability aged 40 and over to contribute their experiences.

Your experiences matter, and they could help shape better care. 💚

08/10/2026

🚂✨ All Aboard for a Great Day Out! ✨🚂

Aaron and his support worker, Rell, recently enjoyed a fantastic day on the Victorian Goldfields Railway , travelling from Castlemaine to Maldon before returning to Castlemaine.

Aaron thoroughly enjoyed the experience, especially hearing the train’s whistle throughout the journey! The smiles on his face said it all. It was a great opportunity to get out into the community, experience a local attraction and enjoy a change of scenery.

The outing also supported Aaron’s goals of maintaining his health and wellbeing and being an active member of his community. Through social connection, recreation and meaningful community participation, days like this are about enjoying new experiences while working towards the things that matter to Aaron.

08/10/2026

👋 Meet Nick, Supporting Ballarat Participants

Nick brings around 10 years of experience in the disability sector across a variety of support roles, including school-aged care, in-home and community support, supported living, and working alongside participants with complex support needs.
A passionate mentor, Nick enjoys helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and work towards their goals in a supportive and positive environment.
When he's not working, you'll likely find him watching an action movie, following the Geelong Cats or the Boston Celtics, enjoying a coffee (or a Coke!), or tucking into a great steak, meat pie, or some popcorn.

To learn more about our Ballarat support services, get in touch today.

📞 1300 799 421
✉️[email protected]
📱0427 716 308
📍 15 Dawson Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

07/10/2026

Are you 40 or older and living in regional or rural Victoria? Do you have an intellectual disability?

The Rural Compass survey asks about your health and experiences getting healthcare. It takes 15–20 minutes online, and someone you trust can help you answer.

The project is led by the University of New England, AU with Lifely representing regional Victoria.

We’re working towards 1,000 responses from regional and rural adults aged 40+ with intellectual disabilities.

Read about the study and take part
👉 https://redcap.une.edu.au/surveys/?s=MXE7E7LT9KR3P9DT

Please share with someone who might like to take part.

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

We’re proud to support a more accessible Ballarat.

Lifely is proud to sponsor the Accessibility Advocate Award at City of Ballarat International Day of People with Disability Awards, celebrating local people who are championing accessibility and inclusion across our community.

Know someone making a difference in Ballarat? Nominate them! Nominees can be people who live, work, study, volunteer, regularly visit or have a strong connection to Ballarat. Nominations can be made online, by video, audio or using a paper-based form.

Nominations close Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.59pm

👉 Find out more and nominate here:
https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/disability-access-and-inclusion/international-day-people-disability-awards

03/10/2026

Our CEO Janette Martin joined leaders from 13 regional disability providers in Bendigo on 29 September because country people with disability deserve a stronger voice in the changes affecting their lives.
We shared what we’re seeing in our communities: funding decisions that overlook local realities, families struggling to find support and organisations stretching their resources to keep people out of crisis.
We left with shared priorities for government, a commitment to share resources and meet regularly, and renewed energy to speak up together.

At Lifely, we want the NDIS to work—and we’re ready to help fix it alongside the people who rely on it.

Amicus Community Services ASTERIA Services Inc Community Living & Respite Services Inc. Cooinda Terang Golden City Support Services Goulburn Options Disability Services Headway Gippsland Mulleraterong Centre Pinarc Disability Support 1800-746-272 We Are Vivid Woodbine Incorporated