Emma Steele Occupational Therapy Services

02/03/2026

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In 2025, Freedom Solutions Australia is celebrating its 50th year anniversary.Began as TAD, Technical Aid to the Disabled, in 1975, Freedom Solutions has bee...

28/02/2026

Our systems are broken 💔

Graham Crossan cannot eat, talk or breathe unassisted but he's been denied funding for high-level care due to a new way of assessing aged care funding.

26/02/2026

This is great news

Australia's first Deafblind class in a mainstream school has been established after a mother spent two years advocating for her son.

23/02/2026

Just WOW! ⛷️

How Do Blind Athletes Ski at the Paralympics?

One of the most impressive things you’ll see at the Paralympic Games is athletes who are blind or visually impaired skiing at incredible speeds down a mountain.

So how does it work?

Athletes with vision loss compete in alpine skiing with a sighted guide. These guides are not just assistants they are highly skilled skiers and a critical part of the team.

Here’s how it works:

1. The guide skis slightly ahead of the athlete.
2. They communicate constantly using Bluetooth headsets.
3. The guide gives real-time directions such as “Left turn coming up. “Sharper right.” “Roller ahead.” “Steep drop.

In some events, athletes reach speeds over 60 miles per hour relying entirely on trust, timing, and constant communication.

The athlete and guide train together extensively. They develop rhythm, refine communication, and build deep trust. They cross the finish line together and when they earn a medal, both receive one.

19/02/2026

I ❤️ hearing Nas' interview. I remember supporting her as a young child and it is wonderful to see all of her life achievements

30/01/2026

A big thank you to Emma Steele Occupational Therapy Services , one of our valued community sponsors!

20/01/2026

DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN 😡
How can this one assessment to be conducted over the phone by non allied health professionals work???? Wake up NDIS

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed ICAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background

07/01/2026

To Rachael, music is more than just sound. It's art, emotion, expression and a shared experience that should be accessible to everyone.

Read her thoughts on the current state of music concert accessibility at the link below:

https://www.visionaustralia.org/community/news/2025-11-24/rachaels-vision-accessible-music-events?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-va-event-accessible-concerts



[ID: Rachael Leahcar]

06/01/2026

Looking forward to a productive 2026 with great client outcomes