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Headway participant and seasoned musician, Ned Branchi, has just dropped his latest EP ‘Femur’, and we had the privilege of sitting down with him to talk about his music, his journey through the industry, and how he’s navigated it all with his disability. After a traumatic fall recently, Ned found himself in the hospital with […]

When it comes to making a difference in our community, disabilities should never be seen as a barrier. Tracey and Melissa, two incredible participants from Headway, proved that perfectly during a recent clean-up at Coopers Creek. Joined by Tracey’s partner David, they worked alongside local volunteers to tackle the enormous task of cleaning up the

The word is getting around as more artists and performers secure their spots in our Inclusive Inspirations Talent and Arts Expo on December 4. These posters have started popping up in shop windows around town, many thanks to business owners in Morwell for supporting our very worthy cause  Please share among your friends so we can

It was the race that stopped the nation, and also our excited group of Morwell Valley Venturers who enjoyed Melbourne Cup festivities at the Morwell Senior Citizens on Tuesday 🏆   For the second year running the Venturers used their racers made by the Bunyip Men’s Shed and, as always, it was a hotly-contested affair.

The beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder, but what happens when the beholder cannot see? Such are the circumstances of inspiring Traralgon artist Phillip Chalker. Check out more of Mr Chalker’s art works here Mr Chalker has been vision-impaired since the age of five, but it was only in 2021 when

Lynne McIntyre has been interested in martial arts all her adult life, having won an Australian championship in Taekwondo for the first time in 2004. More recently, during Melbourne’s lockdown in 2021, Lynne began doing Filipino martial arts, via zoom, in the style of “Eskrima”, also known as ” Anis ” or ” Kali “.

  Calling all artists, musicians and performers in our region. It’s time to shine in Headway Gippsland’s Inclusive Inspirations Talent and Arts Expo in December. Please join us on Wednesday December 4th at Morwell Senior Citizens   2-4 Maryvale Crescent If you are artistic, or have a talent you would like to showcase please contact us

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Pepper, Gunaikurnai woman, has turned her life around. After years of struggling on her own, Kathy is proof of the value of support coordination, and having the support of a likeminded, kindred companion. Before joining the NDIS, Kathy says she was “usually at home every day.” Since choosing support coordination with Headway, Kathy

Michael Cummins is a very resilient person. After experiencing mobility issues and epilepsy his entire life, he has never let his health defeat him. Michael has been in and out of hospital, dealing with things that no one should have to endure. And yet, Michael is proud to have started a new life chapter. Michael’s

Megan Mathisen is one of Headway Gippsland’s amazing Support Coordinators. Megan loves helping people with disabilities to achieve their goals, and getting the most from their NDIS plans, but she hasn’t always been part of this industry. In fact, Megan has done pretty much everything: banking, business analysis, IT related fields, and has even travelled