Let’s Celebrate World Refugee Day together this June 20^th.

This year’s theme is Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community. It is a day where we acknowledge the strength and resilience of refugees and those who have been forcibly displaced.

At the NGO Training Centre, we would like to acknowledge the challenges faced by refugees with disability and the need for improved access to disability support services like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It starts with education and awareness.

Did you know: refugees with disability face unique challenges such as difficulty accessing healthcare, disability services, and navigating or even accessing the NDIS?

While many refugees with disability may be eligible for NDIS support, accessing these services can be difficult due to language barriers, lack of awareness, and the overwhelming and complex application processes.

Organisations like the Refugee Council of Australia are advocating for early intervention, culturally sensitive support, and simpler NDIS access for refugees with disabilities.

This World Refugee Day, let’s reflect on how we, as a community and dedicated providers, can advocate for their right to essential supports while overcoming these unique hurdles.

Our Cultural Awareness course for Disability Support Professionals is here to help you and your organisation get a handle on those hurdles… because, let’s face it, “Change is the end result of all true learning” – Leo Buscaglia.

Amanda Robinson BA, MMHealthPrac,

As Head of Learning and Development and a seasoned NDIS expert, Amanda drives capability and sustainability in the disability and health sectors. With over 15 years of experience, post-graduate qualifications in Mental Health Leadership and Management, and currently pursuing an MBA, she brings deep expertise and personal insight as someone with lived experience of disability. A devoted carer, Amanda champions Human Rights, working to dismantle stigma and barriers for individuals with disability and mental health challenges. She is passionate about building robust stakeholder relationships, leveraging her advocacy, communication, strategic thinking, and analysis skills.