Storybook - Family
Sharing stories is one of the most powerful ways we learn and develop our understanding.
As part of our commitment to working together toward a more inclusive Queensland community we have gathered a collection of stories written by everyday Queenslanders involved in the disability sector.
From people with a disability themselves, to families, friends, carers and services providers, our storybook provides an insight to the lives and experiences of real people, in their own words.
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Casey Gould
Casey was born with craniostenosis, a condition where the usually moveable bones of the skull are fused.
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Christopher Grant
Hi, my name is Christopher. I am 19 years of age. I was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
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Peter Beddie
We are just an ordinary family who have learned to live with a child with a disability and didn't think we had anything positive to offer until a seemingly small incident happened.
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Veronica Cusack
As luck would have it he was also born with a genetic sunny nature, an innate need and talent for keeping up appearances and a capacity to endure, without complaint, most of what life delivered. With these traits he made a full life for himself while confusing teachers, potential employers and service deliverers.
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Rose Spicer
Nine years ago, I was filled with fear as my daughter aged 31 , was about to move from the Disabled Persons Ward at the Maryborough Base Hospital into her own home in the local community.
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Natalie Harvey
How was I to know how much my life would change from my move from the Job Network Industry to work for a disability service?
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Tanzer Family
"I often prefer Lachlan to tell his Superhero stories in Auslan, rather than spoken English," says mum, Pauline, "because sign language has so much more expression thus I am more captivated."
