Michael Sukkar MP

Statement by Members: Nadrasca

I want to highlight the important work of Nadrasca, a life-changing and purpose-giving disability support organisation in my electorate of Deakin. Recently I was fortunate enough to visit my good friends at Nadrasca in Nunawading, who every day support more than 300 people with a disability. Here, through a range of day programs, employment activities and various other activities, participants are able to achieve personal and professional objectives, including employment and even supported independent living opportunities. Nadrasca is a values based organisation and, importantly, makes no assumptions about the best way to support its participants to thrive. In fact, it’s ultimately guided by the individual’s personal goals, because we all know that no single pathway for someone with a disability exists.

During my visit, I also learned about their youth employment program, which involves both classroom learning and industry immersion, and I was able to enjoy some time in class with the students. The program currently includes a very interesting project to commemorate the No. 75 tramline, which is the longest urban tramline in the world, stretching from Vermont South in my electorate all the way to Docklands.

Nadrasca is an absolute pillar organisation of my community, and I want to thank everyone at Nadrasca for supporting people with disability with the love that they do.

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