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It’s not every day you meet someone like Annita. Annita is a remarkable person who never lets her disability hold her back. Instead, she faces the world with strength, resilience and kindness. Sometimes, things can be up and down, and she faces some personal struggles. However, the way she finds joy in life through her […]

  If you have ever been to Jak’s Music shop for Friday Open Mic Night – you may have witnessed the powerful voice and emotive performance of Elizabeth Lynch-Berends. Elizabeth has been performing at Jak’s for years, and has become an integral part of the music scene in Gippsland. Headway was fortunate to meet with

Peter Clement is one of Headway Gippsland’s longest serving board members, and offers a voice for people with acquired brain injury. Peter has been involved with Headway Gippsland since it was formed as a Mutual Support Group in 1981. After a car accident at age 18 resulting in an acquired brain injury, Peter sought fellowship

It all started with an idea. “What if we could spend the day with Australian wildlife?”   Our Morwell social support group got talking one day, about things they would like to do over the winter months. One of their ideas was to spend a day with Australian wildlife. So, the group researched… and found

Recently Headway Gippsland hosted three medical students from Monash University as part of their community-based placement. “The rationale behind [it] was to give the students a more holistic view of issues that affect the socially disadvantaged or people with a disability,” said Headway’s General Manager Wendy Matthews. During their four weeks with us, students Zach,

Grant Prestt is a jovial man, with a sharp sense of humour and a life jam-packed with experiences. Being the life of the party, patriarch of his family, and having an unrelenting strength about him, you’d never believe the struggles he has faced. In 2016, Grant had an aneurism which resulted in a brain injury.

The new cabinet made by Warragul Community Men’s Shed. The Warragul group has a fabulous new TV cabinet thanks to generous donations from the local community. Warragul Community Men’s Shed built the item with expert cabinetry skills. It was reassembled at the group’s home base at a handover morning tea. A big thank-you to: Warragul

Liz had wanted to go away for a long time, so she made it happen with the help of her support worker. “Awesome, great, exciting, relaxing.” That is how Liz remembers her weekend at Lakes Entrance with her support worker, Cindy. Liz had been wanting to go away for a while, so they planned a

Our Support Coordination team is coming back to Newborough. The Sale office has closed down. But our team of Support Coordinators will still support participants and families, and can still be contacted. Please know, Headway Gippsland will continue to support participants and families in the Sale area and in East Gippsland. The Sale team will eventually move into our

Lynne and her teddy bear named Samuel. Lynne, a South Gippslander, likes to write lists. She says to-do lists keep her accountable, especially when it comes to housework. “It’s not my strong point. It’s easier to sit and watch the telly than do the dishes,” Lynne said, with a laugh. It is not just about