International Women’s Day is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of women across the globe. This year, let’s focus on a crucial aspect of women’s empowerment – investing in women to accelerate progress, particularly in the field of disability services. Women play a significant role in shaping and improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, and it’s essential to recognize and support their efforts. Empowering Women in Leadership Roles: Women bring unique perspectives, empathy, and skills to leadership roles in disability service organizations. By actively promoting an ..read more

In the intricate tapestry of life, our mental well-being forms the very fabric that binds our experiences. Mental health is a dynamic and complex aspect of our lives, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we navigate the ebb and flow of daily existence, it becomes imperative to explore and understand the nuances of mental health. This blog aims to shed light on various aspects of mental well-being, offering insights, coping strategies, and fostering a sense of community in our shared journey. Breaking the Stigma: The first step towards fostering a mentally healthy society is ..read more

International Women’s Day 2023 Respecting the embrace equity theme with the Panel Discussion attendees   This year HOP hosted 2 events for IWD. Both with the aim of engaging with our community and honouring the crucial role women play in our organisation.   Panel Discussion For IWD 2023 HOP decided to do something different. The disability industry in the NT is a small community, where most providers work with or know of all other providers. While we often worked together, sometimes on a daily basis, there seemed to be a lack of genuine connection between service providers. We thoug ..read more

  The 4 best aspects about Allied Health The roles include but are not limited to: Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists Dieticians Athletic trainers/ PT The role for Allied Health professionals in the NDIS industry is particularly important. Due to the complex individual cases for NDIS participants Allied Health professionals need to employ different techniques and have deeper considerations for their practice. They can make an enormous difference in the outcomes a participant can have.   Personalised  As participants have varying and often complex ne ..read more

  Naomi Gronow, Allied Health Manager Yellow balloons littered the office and mini cupcakes sporting tiny flags could be seen in the fridge – thanks Hajra! It was R U Ok Day, the concept of which, to care and support resonates with the core values of HOP. It was an important day for us, it was also an excellent reason to get the team together, take our minds off work and discuss the most important things in life – health, wellbeing, and community. At 10:30 am we were asked to meet in the conference room for a special presentation.   Naomi Ruth Gronow our Allied Health Manager is a qu ..read more

Many studies recently show that people with disabilities experience more psychological distress compared to other people. This may lead to poor health behaviours, restricted daily living activities, increased use of health services, etc. It is significant to remember that the nature and extent of a person’s disability can contribute to their health experiences. At Hands On People, we believe capacity building helps in improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. Our services are intended to build independence and skills to achieve long-term goals. There are many other ways that c ..read more

Hands On People (HOP),  began our journey in the Territory 3 years ago with a mission to support all people with disabilities and the elderly to lead an independent life, and to get connected to the community. We have moved from our previous office location in Coconut Grove to new office space at 2/35 Miles Road in Berrimah. The organisation, led by Sajesh Paul (Managing Director), have grown fast in the Territory with a branch in Alice Springs within a short span of time with community support and engagement. This has enabled the organisation to expand its opportunities for people with d ..read more

We believe it is the right of all people to have the best opportunities to explore, enjoy life and do their best in the community. People with disabilities still seem to be struggling at times to get connected with the society. Social participation and inclusive activities provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to connect with the community and contribute to the society. Hands On People values and supports social inclusion activities in community and strive to create opportunities for people to be part of them. This can not only enhance their mental health and wellbeing but also ..read more

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