Your Stories

Andrew and Daniel have been housemates (and workmates!) for more than 10 years as part of Interaction’s Drop-In Supported Accommodation program where they receive support every afternoon. They both love to cook and take turns making dinner each night. Andrew is a whiz on the BBQ while Daniel prefers to cook up a storm in […]

Interaction participant Andrew recently retired from his job after 16 years working at Disability Services. Andrew made lots of friends over the years and was awarded a beautiful watch when he reached 16 years which he was very proud to receive. His employer held a celebration for his retirement where he was given gifts and […]

Travelling to America, let alone travelling at all for the first time, was extremely nerve-racking. It was the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done, and I would love to travel more. I’m a total homebody at heart, despite being disabled. Building up the confidence to travel and do things I’ve never done before was a […]

Marija: I am known as Marija, but my birth name is Dragana. I have a twin brother named Dane, and we have been with Interaction for 6 years. Interaction supports us in many ways, especially when I need help like sending a carer to come in to help me. Staff will help me with my […]

Meet Interaction participant Aiden and his Mum, Nikkie. “Living at an Interaction house has given my son a quality of life I didn’t think possible. It was tough to put my son into care, but Interaction has been very caring and supportive not only to my son, but to the other men living with him. […]

Even though I have a very busy week working 5 days and fitting in different therapies like physio, I think finding time to relax is important. In my spare time I like to paint, visit relaxing places and study neuroscience. I would really like to try out photography as well. I’ve been with Interaction for […]

I’ve been with Interaction for more than 5 years. My Support Coordinator supports me very well by offering me choices around my supports, which makes me feel comfortable.  I love watching car racing and sports, and spending time with family, especially my wife, as she is in a nursing home. I like listening to all […]

My Support Coordinator at Interaction always helps me arrange my supports so I can continue to live by myself, and she helps to make sure I can cook and eat the right foods. I like to visit Palm Beach to see the real Home and Away because it’s my favourite show. I also like to […]