OIL in the Media

Outback Independent Living 4/6/25 Outback Independent Living 4/6/25

Families love the Longreach way of life, except for a lack of disability services

Adam Ballard is somewhat of a local celebrity in his small outback Queensland town. The Longreach local goes everywhere with a smile, helps the local footy and race clubs and is a rodeo fanatic. (Supplied: Paula Ballard)

Outback Independent Living 5/8/24 Outback Independent Living 5/8/24

What it's like becoming disabled while living in the bush in Australia

Scott Richards (centre) and his family are adapting to life after he became a tetraplegic. (ABC Western Qld: Grace Nakamura)

Outback Independent Living 21/9/22 Outback Independent Living 21/9/22

Outback Queensland town desperate for disability services as residents consider leaving

Jacob behind the counter at Darcy's Diner in Longreach. (ABC Western Qld: Victoria Pengilley)

Outback Independent Living 7/9/22 Outback Independent Living 7/9/22

Disability support in bush going backwards

Belinda Avery's mother Jocelyn wants short-term accommodation and respite activities to reopen in Longreach. Source: ABC News

Outback Independent Living 19/7/22 Outback Independent Living 19/7/22

Lack of disability housing in outback Queensland prompts fears more families will move away

The Ballard family want to stay in Longreach but fear they will have to move away to access disability housing. (ABC Western Qld: Victoria Pengilley)