One Teen’s Path to Purpose – and How He’s Helping Others with a Disability Find Theirs

One teen’s path to purpose – and how he’s helping others with a disability find theirs

Jack Hadfield is the face of Northcott’s Winter Appeal. Photos: Supplied. At 19, Calderwood’s Jack Hadfield is chasing the same dream many his age share – a job, independence, and purpose. Living with autism and an intellectual disability, he’s been able to overcome challenges to build life and work skills thanks to disability service provider Northcott at Dapto – and now he’s urging the Illawarra to support its Winter Appeal to help other young…

Gordon drives disability inclusion

The Gordon TAFE launched its vision for the future of disability inclusion in education last week, unveiling its plans for the Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion. Funded by a $36 million investment from the state government and earmarked to open in 2027, the centre is intended to improve access, inclusion and employment outcomes for students with disability, not only in Geelong but across Victoria. The Gordon chief executive Joe Ormeno…