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It’s official, Sutton Grange NDIS participant Henry John is right where he wants to be, working for V/Line, Victoria’s largest regional train and bus network. The 21-year-old, who has autism and who has overcome speech difficulties thanks to NDIS supports, is now working part-time as a station assistant at Bendigo railway station. Much to the train enthusiasts delight he’s selling tickets, directing and assisting customers on and off trains, making station announcements and doing other general admin duties. ‘I can’t believe I’m finally working for V/Line. It’s a dream come true. It means I’m one step closer to my long-term...

For Charlotte Bailey, brewing up a big future through a job she loves is all in a day’s work. Kicking goals with Eastlakes Football Club as a café assistant, the 23-year-old from Canberra is making every moment count. Charlotte, who has Down syndrome, loves nothing more than wowing Eastlakes’ regulars with a smile and chat while learning new hospitality skills. ‘I am a waitress. I do lots of different things like make coffee, serve meals, take orders, and clean the restaurant,’ Charlotte said. ‘I talk to visitors and make sure they are enjoying their meals. I love talking to people...

With a passion and talent for dance and a smile that lights up the room, Dakota Burke is one determined young woman.

More than 45 years after he bravely helped blaze a trail of inclusivity and marched into the history books of Australia, Melbourne’s Peter Ohlson, an original 78er, will once again march with pride at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this year. Peter, who is legally blind and has limited mobility after having multiple strokes as a teenager, will again take to the streets to wave the flag for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and diversity. Despite Peter’s challenges, with support from the NDIS, he will celebrate his identity alongside his loving partner of 34 years, Adrian, and hundreds of thousands of others...

Angela leads The Brain Injury Community, a charity that provides support services to people affected by an acquired brain injury. Her mission is to connect people with a kind and supportive community, one that she created herself.

Traralgon’s Leah van Poppel is successful, selfless and humble. Some may not know her, but she has worked tirelessly to effect change for people with disability in a world where many have been disadvantaged for decades. Leah is a significant contributor and influential leader in several national and state disability advocacy and policy development roles. She is actively involved and invested in supporting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to administer the NDIS. Leah sits on the NDIS Board; she is also principal member of the Independent Advisory Council (IAC) to the NDIS, a member of the NDIS Strategic Direction...

Briana Blackett says the NDIS has allowed her family to ‘live decent, ordinary lives.’