57. Disability, Housing and Support with Perry Cross and Vitori Buatava

Welcome to Episode 57 - Disability, Housing and Support with Perry Cross and Vitori Buatava

Since 2018 I have been working in the disability sector, and through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), I've met hundreds of people with disabilities, their families, carers and support teams. 

I've heard stories of heartbreak, adversity and discrimination - But also stories of triumph, hope and growth.

This week I chat with Perry Cross, a Spinal Research Ambassador, and Founding Director and CEO of Accessible Homes Australia. At 19 years old, Perry experienced a spinal cord injury playing Rugby and has since lived with quadriplegia. 

Perry shares his story, including how he used his lived experience of disability to start Accessible Homes Australia, a provider of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). 

Perry is also joined by Vitori Buatava from Care Match Australia, who provide personalised care to people living with disability. Vitori shares his passion for working in the disability field, and how a collective interest in Rugby creates a team environment in Perry's care.  

If you're keen to check out the links mentioned in this episode, here they are:

• Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation: https://www.pcsrf.org.au
• Accessible Homes Australia: https://www.accessiblehomes.au
• Care Match Australia: https://www.carematchaustralia.com.au

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Cheers, Simon