Scope Blog

3 Jul 2020

Coping with feelings of loss

Changes in our lives can create feelings of grief and loss. Find out some ways we can respond to these emotions in ourselves and others.

25 Jun 2020

Speech pathologist Georgia Burn awarded PhD scholarship

People with communication disability are central to Georgia's work, and with this PhD scholarship she's set to contribute to a more inclusive community.

17 Jun 2020

Backyard café brightens everyone’s day

What do you do when you can’t visit your favourite café? Customers and staff at this supported independent living home created a backyard café experience!

12 Jun 2020

That’s entertainment!

We’ve been exploring creative ways to have fun at home. Here's some great ideas from customers and staff on how to keep busy and enjoy this time.

9 Jun 2020

Coming together while staying at home

Scope’s supported independent living homes are staying connected and making sure physical distancing doesn’t mean social distancing!

2 Jun 2020

Bringing favourite activities home

Customers, families, and staff have put their heads together to make sure the good things in life don’t stop by recreating favourite activities at home.

1 Jun 2020

5 tips for getting the most from NDIS planning meetings over the phone

Here are tips for getting the most out of NDIS phone planning meetings and getting a plan that’s right for you, to help you feel prepared.

22 May 2020

A Pinterest search turns into custom sensory boards

Housemates Colin and Anton like to keep their hands busy, so when deciding on a project to work on at home, sensory boards were the perfect choice.

21 May 2020

How a circle of support can help spread the load

Creating a circle of support so you have the right people in your corner can make a real difference to your life.

14 May 2020

#AskForChange: Cassy challenges businesses to be fully accessible

Meet Cassy, an independent young woman with big plans. She has cerebral palsy, and she's calling for businesses to become communication accessible.