Editor, Writer, Board Member of OutStanding Short Story Competition
Australia
Joined March 2009
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
I have a short little story of a thing that happened yesterday. I don't know what the message is, but it gave me a lot of feelings.
As many of you know, we live in a small town on the Oregon coast. There are a couple grocery stores and one variety store called Bi-Mart.
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Michael Phelps is literally referred to as a freak of nature because of his disproportionate wingspan, double jointed ankles, lung capacity twice that of an average human, body that produces half the lactic acid of a typical athlete, and he is rightly celebrated for being the greatest male swimmer in history. Meanwhile, female athletes with genetic differences are legally discriminated against and harassed to no end. This is not about “protecting women in sports” - this is about protecting a very specific idea of what a woman is.
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
As a trainee in Afford’s School Leavers Support (SLES) program, Blake has been putting in incredible efforts since finishing high school last year. Find out how SLES empowers young people with disability to enter the workforce: bit.ly/afford-SLES
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and a learning disability led Samantha to confine herself to her home. After accessing Assistance with Daily Life (ADL) supports, Samantha is now on a fantastic journey towards independence! Find out more: bit.ly/samantha-adl-afford
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
#ANALYSIS: A move that's supposed to be about saving money may end up making court processes more expensive 👇
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
This is an amazing opportunity for creatives with disability to gain paid experience with some of NSW’s leading arts and screen organisations!
Applications are now open for Createability 2024!
The program is a career-enhancing opportunity for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to intern with some of NSW’s leading arts and screen organisations.
#CreateNSW #Createability
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
BTS sneak peek on set with Afford client Samantha, who shared her life-changing experience with one-on-one support. The full story is coming soon and you can find out more about our disability community services here 🔗 bit.ly/afford-community-serv…
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ALT Samantha on set with camera crew and equipment during her interview
ALT Samantha posing with her one-on-one support workers
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Ready for an amazing trip in @Australia, but need info on travelling with a disability? Tap this link for an accessible travel guide 🔗 bit.ly/australia-accessible
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
The Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (the DSI Act) commenced on 1 January 2024. This inclusive and responsive legislation is set to strengthen disability supports. Read more from Minister for Social Services @AmandaRishworth: ministers.dss.gov.au/media-r…
ALT Graphic includes scales and document icons. Top text reads The Disability Services and Inclusion Act is now law. Bottom text reads To find out what this means for you, visit dss.gov.au/dsi-act
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Exciting news! Meagan Lee, a supported employee at Afford, clinched the VFLW Volunteer of the Year for her commitment to the @CollingwoodFC Magpies #VFLW side 🏆🏉bit.ly/meagan-lee-VFLW-award
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
This #NationalCarersWeek we celebrate carers of those with an eating disorder. "We must never lose sight of hope, that our loved ones will recover & we will have the strength to support them", Bronny Carroll, Lived Experience Lead. #MillionsOfReasonsToCare
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Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Bird nests made from anti-bird spikes! 🤯 Even for me as a nest researcher, these are the craziest bird nests I've ever seen. Today my paper came out on this rebellious behaviour. And it's like telling a joke...
A thread. 🧵
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
We often hear the saying it's never too late to learn something new and here at Afford, we’re 100 per cent behind that ethos. Read more below 👇bit.ly/3EXXrJb #affordau #inclusion #disability #ndisprovider
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Are you ready?! Three of the most exciting (and accessible) @SydWorldPride events are coming your way: Live & Proud opening concert, Pride Villages, and Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. Find out more in the 🧵
📸Darenoted Ltd, Ann-Marie Calihanna, Anna Kucera #AffordRainbow
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
@SydWorldPride has honoured 45 Rainbow Champions 🏳️🌈 – influential people from Australia’s diverse LGBTQIA+ family who contribute to its community and culture! Meet five Rainbow Champions who identify as people with disability bit.ly/3lQCc58 #AffordRainbow #Affordau
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
We’re celebrating the start of Sydney WorldPride 🏳️🌈 Check out our Afford News cover story featuring the Sydney WorldPride Rainbow Champions who identify as people with disability > afford.com.au/afford-magazin… Photo credit: Jaime Joy 🧵#AffordRainbow #SydneyWorldPride #SydneyMardiGras
Nicole Baker-Bryson retweeted
Between May and October 2022, our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) met with Afford client families, carers, and support people to learn more about our strengths and weaknesses. Here are five things to know about what we learned and what we’re doing next bit.ly/3YqlCXZ
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Have you made your plans for @SydWorldPride? Accessible viewing areas and transfer services, diverse communication formats, companion card support, and affordability programs are just some of the supports in place. Read more bit.ly/40AnejS
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