by Focus | Jul 29, 2025 | stories
Make a connection. There seems to be a misconception in parts of society—a sense of discomfort or fear—when it comes to being around people with disabilities. In many cases, this fear comes from a good place. People often worry about saying the wrong thing or...
by Focus | Dec 6, 2024 | stories
Focus is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Ms. Wendy Waddell. Wendy has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for the past five years, passionately advocating for individuals to lead lives filled with purpose and possibility. Her...
by Focus | Jul 12, 2024 | stories
Since 1992, Rex has been a valued resident within our focus accommodation community. Over the years, he has experienced the charm of Safety Beach and the beauty of living at Red Hill. However, as time passed, Rex’s housing goals evolved. He expressed a desire to...
by Focus | Mar 4, 2024 | stories
Yvonne Cohen, a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at Focus, closely collaborates with individuals to ensure they receive the necessary support to lead fulfilling lives. Recently achieving a remarkable feat, Yvonne’s accomplishment aligns perfectly with our...
by Focus | Feb 23, 2024 | stories
About a year ago, Kev met Simon when presenting at a Recruitment Forum and immediately struck up a rapport with him. Kev stated to the Recruitment Agency and focus management that he liked Simon and thought that he would make a good Active Support Worker. Fueled by...