Housing Hub's Copywriting Assistant, Jamie-Lee Dwyer, loves to challenge stereotypes surrounding disability — her lived experience of someone growing up with a disability motivates her advocacy. Access the whole suite of Jamie-Lee's articles here.
Choice & Control: Why SDA Tenant Advisory Committees Are Vital
Jamie-Lee uses her lived experience to argue that Tenant Advisory Committees should be an essential part of Supported Disability Accommodation.
Emergency Assistive Technology Provides Safety for People with Disability & Their Supporters
Jamie-Lee explains how having no emergency AT in her apartment left her feeling helpless when her support worker was injured.
When SDA Works & When it Goes Wrong: A Personal Reflection
Jamie-Lee's reflection on her experiences with Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) after the Four Corners episode, Empty Promises.
The Importance of Assistive Tools to Live Independently
Jamie-Lee details the challenging experience she had getting the assistive tools she needs to live well.
Work It: Finding Employment With a Disability
Jamie-Lee discusses her own employment journey and the importance of self-advocating, and shares some tips for seeking employment with a disability.
Find Suitable Housing Fast with the Housing Hub’s Messaging Board
Jamie-Lee demonstrates how our Messaging Board can help Housing Seekers connect with providers find suitable housing faster.
Accessibility in Focus
Jamie-Lee reflects on accessibility in the lead up to Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
See the Good
Jamie-Lee talks about seeing the good in all situations.
Accept & Reject: Government’s DRC Response And The Future Of The NDIS
Jamie-Lee discusses her thoughts on the government’s response to the DRC.
Reflecting on COVID-19: The Lesson on Isolation People with Disability Already Knew
Jamie-Lee reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and the familiar feeling of isolation.
Get Your Car Modified, Get Your Freedom
Jamie-Lee details how having her car modified through the NDIS gave her more freedom and independence.
A Personal Take on Assistive Technology (AT)
Jamie-Lee talks about using many types of Assistive Technology to stay living independently.
Learning to adapt with SDA and SIL
Jamie-Lee now gets to live her life the way she wants thanks to SDA and SIL.
Front row at Bluesfest Byron Bay
Jamie-Lee recounts her experience in the front row at Bluesfest 2024.
Jamie-Lee's Stand-Up Comedy Experience: Breaking Taboos on Disability, Sexuality, and Consent
Jamie-Lee chases her dream of doing stand-up comedy & challenging stereotypes through laughter.
Breaking Barriers with SDA
Jamie-Lee talks about how living in SDA has allowed her to break barriers to live the life she wants to live.
Rent in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Jamie-Lee documents how SDA funding allowed her to move out from group homes.
Finding the Right Support with a Team Leader
Jamie-Lee talks about finding the right support with a team leader.
You Define Your Own Life
Jamie-Lee talks about the importance of being able to choose where they live, and who they live with.
Striving for independence
Jamie-Lee shows that it can be possible to live more independently with SDA funding.
Better is possible with the NDIS
Jamie-Lee shares the benefits of the NDIS and how it's allowed her to live a life of dignity.
