Disability
People with disabilities need help
A COLAC carer says authorities need to improve facilities and services for people with disabilities.
Thieves deprive people in wheelchairs
THIEVES have deprived Colac wheelchair users of safe travel opportunities after stealing crucial equipment from a multipurpose taxi.
Deaf and autistic but eager to work
COLAC’S Toby Lloyd is deaf and has autism but he is determined to overcome challenges to be part of the workforce.
Games are skier’s swansong
NEXT month’s Winter Paralympic Games will serve as a sporting farewell for Colac district skier Cameron Rahles-Rahbula.
Thieves steal wheelchair
CALLOUS thieves have stolen a wheelchair from Apollo Bay’s community swimming pool.
New disability HQ finished in June
WORK on a new National Disability Insurance Scheme office in central Colac is due to finish in June.
Call to close Colac’s Colanda
AN independent body wants the State Government to close Colac’s Colanda disability centre within the next 14 months.
Disability HQ will employ 34
AUSTRALIA’S new disability insurance scheme plans to move into a new $2-million office in Colac, employing 34 staff.