Dreamspire hosted its first annual gala ball with a vital mission: to support individuals with special needs in accessing essential therapy. Without therapy, individuals with special needs struggle with skills, behaviours, emotions, and independence, which could lead to regression in their overall functioning and quality of life.

Sadly, millions of Australians grapple with neurodevelopmental disorders, and a significant portion of young people face speech and language difficulties. While the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide support, many are left behind due to funding constraints.

The support at the gala ball directly impacted the lives of those in need. By bridging funding gaps, the event ensured that individuals could continue therapy without financial strain. Additionally, contributions enabled the purchase of assistive communication devices, empowering non-verbal individuals to express their basic needs and participate more in the community.

Through the support of everyone at the event, Dreamspire aimed to support a minimum of 30 families in providing access to essential therapy services and Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices. Together, we made a meaningful impact, raising awareness surrounding the fact that everyone has the basic right to communicate and participate in their community, regardless of their abilities or challenges

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Currently, the NDIS aims to provide support to 500,000 individuals over the next 5 years. This means that millions of individuals are left behind, and that many individuals are left without the support they need to develop basic communication and life skills.

The cost of therapy to support one individual with a moderate disability can range between $30,000-$35,000 per year. The NDIS often only subsidises up to half of this cost.

The cost of an assistive communication device to allow a non-verbal individual to communicate their basic needs can range up to $8,395.

We aimed to raise funds so that individuals without financial support can access ongoing therapy and communication devices.

Since the Ball, Dreamspire has;

• Supported 8 families in bridging funding gaps, so that individuals aren’t forced to stop therapy due to funding constraints.
• Purchased 1 high-tech communication device, which is used to teach non-verbal individuals how to communicate.