Dunoon is a nature-rich town in Northern NSW, where our participant, Ella Risebrow, lives. There, she spends her time creating marvellous portraits and mystical sculptures that capture the uniqueness of her subjects, or an otherworldly magic inspired by nature.

At Inclusion Tree, we believe that true support begins with understanding; our participants’ needs, the systems designed to protect them, and how we can continuously improve our services to foster independence and dignity.

This month holds a special moment for us as a company. May 1st is the anniversary of Inclusion Tree’s founding. Thank you to everyone who wished us well as we celebrate another year of doing our best for the community.

At Inclusion Tree, we believe everyone deserves a good life filled with friendships, security, purpose, and belonging.

Living in the Hunter Valley with his mum, dad, and brother, a 21-year-old Connor thrives in an environment tailored to his needs.

At Inclusion Tree, we are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff, who go above and beyond to support participants and their families every day.

What is Disability Justice Lens (DJL)? DJL bills itself as ‘the ultimate

We hope everyone has had a great month. With Easter just passing, hopefully, everyone had a good break with their friends and family.

At Inclusion Tree, we know that expanding your caseload can feel daunting, but it’s also an opportunity for growth, learning, and making an even more significant impact on participants’ lives.

You don’t have to do amazing things to accomplish goals; often, the simple things can be the most impactful. We want to introduce you to Dallas, who has been trying to move back to Moree since 2018. Now, in 2025, he’s made that goal a reality

At 26 years old, Matthew is a passionate athlete who has made a name for himself in the world of Boccie. Despite living with cerebral palsy, he has risen through the ranks, earning medals, forging friendships, and gaining confidence with every game.

This month has been a big one for us as a company and our Participants. We, as an organisation, weathered Cyclone Alfred, which affected many of our Participants and Staff.

Earlier this month, South-east Queensland and North-east New South Wales experienced a category 2 cyclone, the first to make landfall since 1974. Most might not know this, but a large amount of Inclusion Tree’s participants and staff live in this area, so this event deeply impacted us.

This Wednesday is Purple Day, a grassroots effort to increase worldwide awareness of epilepsy. We wanted to do our part to spread awareness about the disorder by writing a bit about the ailment, what it is, how common it is, some myths and facts about it, and how you can learn more about it.

Art has the power to overcome many barriers; it can communicate emotions, inspire change and create connections between people.

While February is the shortest month of the year, that doesn’t mean less happens. This month, we have a story about our coolest participant and an introduction to our Behaviour Support Practitioners.

Hello and welcome to Inclusion Tree’s first newsletter. We have some great stories about what our participants have been up to, what our employees have been cooking up, and updates on what’s new with the NDIS.

In today’s complex world where social expectations to perform, combined with financial pressure, can lead us down the path of deteriorating mental health.

Marie is one of our fantastic participants who has an exceptional talent for making all things craft. From handmade bags to plush lions, she even has hand-painted artwork.

Our organisation is proud to have a team of dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioners who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and innovation to their roles.

We’re thrilled to spotlight Rebecca’s latest achievement. She has recently completed her Diploma of Counselling in July 2024.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Mervyn, who shared his journey and the inspiration behind his remarkable book, “Thoughts: The Creation of Life.”