Zachary

Zachary is a strong advocate for speaking up when something’s not right.

With support from staff Zachary attends the Bendigo branch of SARU (Self Advocacy Resource Group) every Tuesday. 

“We’ve been doing posters and flyers to try and get more people to join SARU so they can speak up and have their rights heard. I have spoken up to support my friends in the past and it’s a good skill for people to have.’

Zachary is also a passionate sports’ player and credits his speed and height as distinct advantages when on the court. It’s also why he enjoys attending the group sport activity on Mondays at DO Bendigo. Playing sport and speaking up are as important to Zachary as making friends:

“I have made lots of new friends while coming to DO – it’s like a big family. I know that Tara and Beau would listen to me if I had a complaint. I love all the staff, they are great people.”
 

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