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Meet Tammy and read about the impact good supports have on her life
My name is Tammy Milne and I live in Tasmania. I was born with Arthrogrophosis multiplex congenita, which basically means the muscles and bones in my legs, shoulders and throat are weak and malformed. I am 60 years old and wear it as a badge of honour to have survived this long.
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The Summer Foundation Co-design team has a network of around 200 NDIS participants, family members and supporters who bring their experience, knowledge and insights to our projects. Our team of experts have more than 15 years’ experience using co-design and engaging with people with lived experience.
Read more stories from people with lived experience below.
Meet Tania
Posted on Thursday 11 July, 2024
My name is Tania Lewis, I am 52, I’ve been married to my hubby Lenny for 35 years. He is my best friend in life, we have known each other since we were little. Together we managed to create our daughter, she is beautiful, she is 25 now and is doing her own life. Life hasn’t always been great for us.
Meet Rick – planning for success
Posted on Tuesday 7 May, 2024
As Rick says, home wasn’t built in a day, but he shares some valuable tips after his recent move into his own SDA apartment.
From aged care to home
Posted on Wednesday 14 February, 2024
After more than 4 years living in aged care William was finally able to move into a specialist disability accommodation apartment with the help of the Aged Care to Home service. The move came 4 days before his 52nd birthday.
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