Pair living the dream NDIS-funded experiment gets two thumbs up
IF YOU take a drive around Middle Ridge in Toowoomba, you might be under the impression that nothing much out of the ordinary is going on.
But one house in Middle Ridge, an Air BnB available for rent as short-term accommodation, has become the setting for an extraordinary adventure - the journey towards independence.
Scott Tiran and Matt Moreor ly have been mates since high school and, after many years of hoping, have finally moved into a shared house in Middle Ridge and are working hard every day to make their dream of independent living a reality.
It’s an experiment fully supported and encouraged by their families and organised by Wagtail Services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Where most of us would gripe and moan for hours about having to do the laundry cook dinner, these lads are delighted to heft baskets and stir sauces on the stovetop as long as they are doing it for themselves.
It’s a success due in no small part to the families of these young men who support the endeavour whole-heartedly.
They are overjoyed with the changes they have seen in their sons abilities and confidence over such a short period and are grateful to both Wagtail Services and the NDIS for everything they have doneto make their sons achieve a level of independence they have desired.
Anthony Murray, from Wagtail, explained that this is the fourth stage of the trial that started earlier this year.
The aim is to have the pair sliving together in their own home by mid-January next year.
Meanwhile, Matt and Scott are enjoying having their own space and going to the park nearby for a game of footy.
It’s the great Australian dream, made reality.