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NDIS funding helps 11-year-old Charlie continue his therapies in a virtual world.

For Michel Tuomy, the hardest thing about his schizophrenia diagnosis was accepting it. The 50-year-old Lower Templestowe local was diagnosed with the illness in his early 30s, but it wasn’t until around 15 years later that he started to come to terms with it. It was a lifelong love of arts that inspired Michel to start writing again, helping him on a journey to recovery. “I have a friend who is a retired doctor, and he always says the hardest thing about schizophrenia is having the person accept they have it,” Michel said. “It’s made me realise that the doctors...

Melbourne mum Fran Thomas said she feels blessed to have her 29-year-old daughter Casey’s NDIS funding to rely on to keep Casey on track to meet her goals. “When COVID-19 hit I thought ‘how are we going to continue to work towards Casey’s goals when we are so restricted in what we can do, and where we can go’,” she said. “Immediately, I contacted Interact Australia (her chosen provider) and organised a meeting with all four of Casey’s regular support workers. “They have all been working with her for years. They know her likes and dislikes and what she is...