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.
With four months remaining until the implementation of the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) in South Australia, the disability, housing, and ageing communities are calling on the housing construction peak bodies, the Master Builders Association SA (MBASA) and the Housing Industry Association (HIA), to show genuine leadership in supporting the roll out for the benefit of the whole community.
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...
Ezzabelle's is my own photography business. My focus is to inspire young people in the community to follow their dreams.
My favourite things to photograph are flowers and nature around me. I print my photos onto cards with a positive quote and a magnet attached, as well as a keepsake.
My customers are I am Tall Poppy, Paint Central and McLaren Vale Garden Centre. I also sell to family and friends and members of the community.
Some of the key things about my work include being my own boss and learning new skills every day, seeing all my products come to life and meeting other people in the community and hearing their stories.
22 July
Kadina SKILL Peer Network at Kadina Library
23 July
Email Rachel or Carrie for more information:
rachelb@purpleorange.org.au or carriek@purpleorange.org.au
FaceBook group: www.facebook.com/groups/skillwhyalla