Life Without Barriers

27/05/2026

❤️💛🖤 This week is National Reconciliation Week, and this year’s theme, ‘All In,' is a powerful call to action for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

Here are a few simple ways you can show your support this 👇
🤝 Attend an NRW event online or in your local community: https://bit.ly/4nFDM5P
📕 Engage with the NRW Educational Resources and share what you learn: https://bit.ly/4dX20oM
⬇️ Download and share the 2026 NRW digital resources: https://bit.ly/4nI92kO
📍 Learn whose Country you are on: https://bit.ly/49gsMG5
🗣️ Learn how to do an Acknowledgement of Country: https://bit.ly/4wIdW5m
✅ Check you’re using inclusive language for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: https://bit.ly/4djI9A4
📢 Engage with campaigns that support Reconciliation: https://bit.ly/49gsMpz

Every action towards reconciliation counts. How will you show your support this National Reconciliation Week?

https://bit.ly/4dmDqxx

ID: An elderly man and woman are having coffee. The man has his back to us, the woman is smiling at him. Reconciliation Australia

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and cultures, and to acknowledge the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.

At Life Without Barriers, we acknowledge the injustices experienced by the Stolen Generations and the intergenerational trauma these policies continue to cause. We remain committed to listening, learning and walking alongside First Nations peoples in support of truth-telling, healing and Reconciliation.

Learn more about the history of National Sorry Day and the Uluru Statement: https://bit.ly/3Roi7mD

ID: A family consisting of two adults and three children walking together outdoors.

National Sorry Day, 26 May, holds immense significance in Australia's journey towards Reconciliation.

25/05/2026

"I’ve seen how much better things are when people take the time to listen, not just to me as her mum, but to Janette and what she wants as well." Frances, Janette's mother.

For more than 20 years, Geraldine has supported Janette, who chooses our Social and Community Participation Services, building a strong and positive relationship along the way.

By listening to Janette, as well as insights from her mother Frances, Geraldine provides tailored support that has made a meaningful difference to Janette’s independence and participation in the community.

https://bit.ly/4eTSFiG

ID: 1. Janette enjoying a meal at the park, smiling at the camera.
2. Janette and Geraldine at the park, standing together and smiling at the camera.
3. Janette and her mother sitting on swings at the park.

21/05/2026

Reconciliation in the West is nearly here🎉

This free event brings the community together to celebrate Reconciliation with performances by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, interactive activities, educational stalls, unique offerings from local makers, and a free BBQ lunch.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of and connect with the community.

📅 Thursday, 28 May
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍Tauondi Aboriginal College, Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide)
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/49J8QvB

ID: 1. Phi and Maurice performing on stage at the 2025 Reconciliation in the West event.
2. The Living Arts van and our interactive Language Listening post activity set up at last year's event. Anglicare SA Uniting SA Tauondi Aboriginal College Reconciliation in the West

19/05/2026

"It's the best journey that you could ever go on. I wouldn't do it any other way."

Bethany, one of our amazing foster carers, reflects on her fostering journey. She discusses everything from the types of foster care she provides, to the training and support she receives, caring for infants and siblings, her favourite moments and her advice for new carers.

Contact us today to learn more:
☎️ 1300 592 227
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/4ddu3A8

Video: Bethany wearing a white and red floral dress and glasses, sits on a stool in front of a cream wall, talking to the camera, answering questions that appear as text on the screen. This video has captions and sound.

18/05/2026

"When communities recognise IDAHOBIT, it speaks of visibility and acceptance to me." Life Without Barriers PRIDE Network Member.

Yesterday was , a day to celebrate progress towards LGBTQIA+ equality and reflect on the work still ahead to prevent discrimination towards LGBTQIA+ people.

This year’s theme, 'At the heart of democracy,' reminds us that inclusion is shaped by everyday actions and centres around whether people feel safe to be themselves, heard, and supported to live life their way.

The progress we’ve seen over time has been driven by ordinary people continuing to show up, speak up, and make space for others. Our daily choices help shape the communities we contribute to.

How will you show up for LGBTQIA+ inclusion this IDAHOBIT?

https://bit.ly/4tDcvlZ

ID: Four individuals from Life Without Barriers holding a heart shaped sign that says 'love'. Idahobit: International Day Against LGBT+ Discrimination

"Progress to reduce homophobia, biphobia and transphobia has come through community and collective action. We can show up in so many ways that make a difference." Life Without Barriers PRIDE Network Member.

13/05/2026

"Agfest was a blast! We had great conversations with people about the urgent need for foster carers in Tasmania. The most fun was seeing our younger visitors (and some older ones) enjoying making the little greenhouses to grow flowers. We hope to have planted a seed in the thoughts of many people this year." Anna Wild, Operations Manager.

👩‍🌾Our team and Carer Ambassadors spent a fantastic few days at Agfest, chatting with locals and sharing information about the services we offer across Tasmania.

A big thank you to our partner, Ashgrove Cheese, for continuing to support us in raising awareness that 'Tassie Kids Need Foster Carers'.

If you didn’t catch us at Agfest but would like to learn more about foster care in , join one of our upcoming information sessions on Thursday, 21 May: https://bit.ly/4uCj09A or visit our website: https://bit.ly/3Py2OY1

ID: 1. Anna stands at the front of the Life Without Barriers stall, next to a giraffe statue with a sign that says, 'Foster carers wanted'.
2. Three Life Without Barriers team members surround the giraffe statue and smile at the camera.
3. Attendees engaging in the greenhouse activity.
4. Birds eye view of young people making a mini greenhouse.
5. A display of colouring in sheets for our collaboration with Ashgrove Cheese.
6. The foster care information display within our stall.
7. Two team members stand with the CFA mascots in front of two fire trucks, smiling at the camera.
8. A display of art works from our Disability Art Program inside our stall. Agfest Field Days, Tasmania Ashgrove Cheese

13/05/2026

What does a well-designed home really look like when it’s built around the needs of the person living there?

For people choosing Supported Independent Living, the answer often comes down to something less visible but far more important than the building itself: the relationships behind it.

Because when collaboration works well, it can mean:
🏠 homes designed with real life in mind
🤝 support models that fit the way you want to live
✅ more space for independence, choice and consistency.

When selecting a home and supports for yourself or a loved one with disability, what matters most to you?

https://bit.ly/4wdDTJF

ID: Three women sitting against a wall, laughing and smiling.

When it comes to Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living, a well-designed home is only one piece of the puzzle.

11/05/2026

"I feel like that independence has now helped me progress. I’ve now got a job. I catch the train to school, I’ve progressed a lot further."

For Parker, time in residential care became a turning point, a place where he built everyday life skills, grew in confidence, and started backing himself to take the next steps towards independence.

https://bit.ly/4dn0CM1

ID: A teenage boy wearing a plaid shirt, smiles at the camera.

"I just wanted to thank everyone who helped me while I was in residential care," Parker said.

07/05/2026

"We realised we could make a positive difference in a young person’s life."

When Chris and Janene first heard about Care 2 Thrive, it felt like the right next step in their fostering journey.

https://bit.ly/3OLx2qa

Could you provide a child with the care and support they need to thrive? Consider becoming a foster or kinship carer!
Contact us today to learn more:
☎️ 1300 592 227
✉️ [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/4cFTxWJ

ID: Janene and Chris stand side by side, smiling at the camera. Behind them is a river, skyscrapers and a large bridge.

When Chris and Janene first heard about Care 2 Thrive, a program which focuses on therapeutic home care for a child or young person with complex needs, it felt like the right next step.