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Robyn's life changed dramatically in 2005 after experiencing a stroke while at the shopping centre in her local area. At 49, she had not been unwell, but overnight, her life took a different direction as she became unable to live alone or do the things she wanted without assistance.
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The arrival of the NDIS trials in the Hunter in 2014, meant major life changes for Robyn with a plan developed to support her to achieve her goals and be more involved in the community, as well as allowing her to live independently again. Having previously relied on an old secondhand wheelchair, Robyn now delights in showing off her new bright purple chair and talks about the difference having reliable equipment has made, giving her more freedom and confidence. “Thanks to Life Without Barriers and the NDIS I was able to organise a new electric wheelchair and it has changed everything. Now I love life again, because I can go out, go around the block and see people in my neighbourhood. I feel like I am now not so dependent on others for everything in my day,” she said.
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With greater confidence and independence as a result of his support network through LWB, Robert from Mayfield spends more time doing the things he likes than ever before. He said it was great to have people around and to have the opportunity to try new things whether at home, or in the community. “I am more confident to go out shopping or to Maywell where I help out as the DJ for their music,” he said. “I spent a lot of time alone at home before and was sometimes lonely. Now I’m really happy.” Support co-ordinator Aleisha Larson from LWB said Robert’s life had changed as he felt like people were really listening to him. “He tells us his requests are heard, and he can be supported to attend special events or he can discuss the changes he may want to make to his schedule,” she said.
Francis from Central Coast is a fit and healthy 25-year-old with an intellectual disability who is passionate about exercise and working out. He began receiving support from LWB when he was 18 and his support workers have helped him with his routines and organising his life ever since. “LWB staff are always there for me,” he said.
