Let’s get into the wild jungle that is disability services Melbourne. We won’t be weighed down by jargon and we won’t trip ourselves tricare services. Imagine searching for a treasure hunt map and your nephew is blindfolded, using his left arm. It can be difficult to figure out how to receive disability support in our town. Sometimes it feels like my nephew is blindfolded and using his left hand.

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is a significant player. In terms of funding and assistance, it’s a big player. You can’t solve a Rubik’s Cube while you’re in darkness. You’ve got assessments, plans, budgets… It’s enough to make you want to pull out your hair.

Do not despair yet. Melbourne also hosts a number of smaller teams. These are the underdogs. They are non-profit groups and community organizations that are willing to step up. These local heroes are doing incredible things. Although they don’t wear uniforms or caps, their work is no less impressive.

Let’s talk about the tech. If technology were a person it would look something like a friend constantly traveling around the globe – difficult to keep up with but exciting. It is not unusual to discover new technology that helps people with disabilities.

Education is a different war. It’s a bit like trying shoes on. It’s like trying on shoes.

We’re talking about marriages made for heaven. How about we talk a bit more about employment? Job hunting is more difficult if you have a disability. Many services aim to help people get meaningful employment that allows them to showcase and display their skills. Because everyone deserves to shine.

Transportation, ah, yes. Everyone’s favourite topic. Everyone’s favorite topic. Melbourne travel is not going to be as exciting as Frodo’s epic journey to Mordor. While public transportation has made a concerted effort to improve accessibility, sometimes you have to be creative and use taxis and community rides to ensure smooth sailing.

You may feel as if you are trying to decode a strange language the first time that you navigate Melbourne’s disability services. Fear not, though! Melbourne has a wealth of resources, but it will take patience, determination, and humor to find them.

Grab your machete metaphorically and start hacking through the jungle. Take your machete to the jungle and have a great adventure. You will have a few failures. Perfection is not possible. Progress is the goal, not perfection.