We support thousands of individuals and families with disabilities, and love highlighting the success stories of these amazing individuals from our community. Meet Stephen, a confident and loving individual who has …
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Good News Story: Friendships Have No Age Limits
Friendships are crucial for a young child’s development, learning and experience of wellbeing. At Zest, we are committed to forming and facilitating strong bonds between our clients and our dedicated …
60 Seconds With Our Support Worker – Tanya
What is your job title? Support worker How long have you worked at Zest? Since October 2019 What gets you out of bed in the morning? A nice hot coffee! …
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis on 65 Roses Day
Cystic fibrosis or CF is a genetic disorder affecting 3,500 Australians and many more people around the world. As such, it is this country’s most common life-limiting disorder. May is …
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
We are at a stage in history unlike no other, where we are finally beginning to accept and understand mental health conditions. While there is still a long way to …
Empowering Us All: International Day of People with Disability
Every year, December 3rd marks the International Day of People with Disability. It’s an important day for all of us. According to the Australian Department of Social Services,around 18% of …
Maria’s Beautiful Tapestry
Maria Sorbello has been making tapestries for years. She loves using interesting scraps of material; the more colourful and vibrant the better! Maria has an intellectual disability and lives at …
Should YOU Be Accessing the NDIS?
After launching in July 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has now been rolled out across many parts of Australia. While many Australians with a disability now have their …
Getting Out and About Again
Imagine learning to navigate life again after being in a semi-coma for almost four years. That’s the difficult reality our client Kylie Matthews has found herself in. In 2000, a …
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Not so long ago, our social media news feeds were deluged with icy gushing water and shrieks, as people around the world filmed themselves completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. …