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2024 Reflections

2024 Reflections As 2024 draws to a close it is time to slow down and reflect on an awesome year filled with amazing people. The comradery, support and generosity of our community is truly inspiring and heart warming. We have had great feedback from our members, health care providers and the general public of the […]

Empower – Educate – Acceptance

Empower, Educate and Acceptance At the heart of our mission, we strive to empower our members with tools and resources that can used in everyday life circumstances such as the Ability ID VPIC Safety Program (Vulnerable Persons Identification Card). The Gold Coast is famous for its music & public festivals, but access may not appear […]

Connecting over Coffee

Today was nothing short of amazing as we gathered for an impromptu cuppa at Cadence Cafe in Nerang, Qld. Even with such short notice the turnout was awesome, with many new faces eager to connect and engage with others. It was a diverse and welcoming group, each person bringing their unique perspective and experiences to […]

Thank You

‘Focus On Ability’ is one of our favourite charity motto’s… and that is exactly what our CEO does. Chasing her passion of surfing up and down the Tweed & Gold Coast beaches, Leanne is an amazing advocate for Brain Injury and Disability survivors. In early August, Leanne was invited to host an information presentation to […]

VPIC Safety Program – ABC Interview

Leanne was interviewed by the ABC as part of their recognition of the International Day of People with Disability on Saturday 3rd December. Kirsten Webster from ABC Gold Coast writes an article titled: Entrepreneurs living with disability turn their ideas for social media, ID cards into reality to help others As part of International Day […]