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Amongst the ideas in the 2020 Summit was an inexpensive, far-reaching solution to the coming crisis in disability
support—universal disability insurance.

Universal insurance for disability support services will define ’s fair-go culture for the 21st century.

“Either we can stay victims of the system, or we can do something about it.”

Those are the words of Marie Hell from the Frankston/Peninsula Carers Association, which is determined to build a new accommodation facility at Hastings to provide a home lifestyle and secure future for adults with intellectual disability.

It doesn’t matter what your age or ability, nearly everyone wants to be independent.

Two Wheelers Hill residents are part of a quiet suburban movement which is seeing people with disabilities living as independently as possible in their local communities.

Clinton and Trevor each have a disability, but it doesn’t stop them from enjoying life in their shared unit.  

If you’re looking for a great gift idea for a friend or family member, or you’re having a big party but don’t want any presents yourself, take a look at the Karma Currency website—www.karmacurrency.com.au

Karma offers you a chance to purchase tax-deductible charity gift vouchers, which you can give away (or receive) as presents.

The person with the voucher can go onto the website and pick from hundreds of charities they would like to donate their money to.   Of course, the EW Tipping Foundation is one of those!

You can fund bike helmets, day trips and many more activities for people supported by the Foundation, all with the click of a button.

People with disabilities in West Gippsland have had the chance to bond over dinner.

The Yoorooga Project launched a community kitchen with funding assistance from the EW Tipping Foundation.

Participants had the opportunity to shop for ingredients, prepare and cook the meal, sit together to share their creation, and plan a meal for the following week.