Creating Change Together
We are a social profit organisation on a mission to create a world where people who live with disability have a fair go at what life has to offer.
Disability advocacy agency JFA Purple Orange has welcomed the elevation of the State Government’s response to the housing crisis after the recent Cabinet reshuffle, but called on housing ‘super’ Minister Nick Champion to match the symbolism with a clear commitment to building inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods across South Australia...
In an interview for the Purple Orange Podcast released on Friday 5 April, mum Michaela Banks shares how she had to challenge her own thinking when it came to choosing a primary school for her son, Harry, now 13...
The 2024-25 State Budget comes at a critical time for the disability community after the release of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review final reports last year. Their recommendations present the Government with a significant opportunity to invest in policies to make decisive changes in how people living with disability experience life in our state...
Supported disability employment enterprises are legally entitled to pay people living with disability as low as $2.90 per hour, and unfortunately, the newly-released Commonwealth, State and Territory Supported Employment Plan does not include a commitment to increase this wage...
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), the Julia Farr group (including JFA Purple Orange, inhousing, Stretchy Tech and the Julia Farr MS McLeod Benevolent Fund) are calling on the community to do #OneSmallThing to create a more inclusive community...
“I got Inka in 2018, she was a spritely 18-month-old pup back then, fresh out of guide dog school.
We matched well because we both like to go at a quick pace when we walk! Life was busy with my PhD, working as a DE/therapy assistant, a mix of advisory work and casual teaching at Flinders University among other things.
Inka slotted in perfectly, quick step, and laser accurate when navigating crowds of people and new cities when we travelled interstate. She was equally fantastic at napping and snoring in classes or meetings. So having her by my side on the 16th of April when I graduated with the PhD felt extra special and important. She has been a constant.
Now that Inka is 8, she’s nearly ready to retire, slowing down in her older years and she’s keen to be a regular pup who can play, mooch around and do lots of napping.”
6 May
OVSA Peer network monthly coffee and chat. Occurs on the first Monday of every month unless holiday.
7 May
Join Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN) for a free workshop about Driving and all the options around it.
Online or In-Person
This is a free workshop for young people living with disability aged 16-35 years old.
You do not need to be an NDIS participant
You do not need to have a diagnosis
We will be talking about the following topics:
. Getting support for your L's
. Modifications and Driving options for wheel chair and mobility aid users
.Where to get driving lessons
.Hearing from people with lived experience about having a disability as getting their license
EYDN will always provide a support worker for you group but you are welcome to bring a support worker for any additional needs of support.
Accessible Venue.