About Rise to the Challenge
Building Skills for Greater Independence.
Rise to the Challenge (RttC) is a Melbourne-based registered NDIS provider delivering practical, strengths-focused disability supports designed to build skills, confidence, choice and greater independence.
Our Story
Rise to the Challenge was founded on a simple belief: disability support should help people build the skills, confidence and opportunities to have greater choice and independence in their everyday lives.
Our approach is practical, strengths-focused and individualised. We work alongside each person to identify what matters to them, build on their existing strengths and create opportunities to learn through real-world experience, whether that means developing everyday skills, participating more independently in the community or exploring a micro-business idea.
About Maree
Founder and Director Maree McKeown brings a background in psychology and education, more than 20 years’ experience in leadership and business coaching and development, and nearly four years of direct disability support experience. This combination of professional knowledge and hands-on experience informs her practical, strengths-focused approach to developing supports that build capability, confidence and greater independence.
As Founder and Director, Maree leads the development and direction of RttC, with a focus on high-quality, individualised supports and creating meaningful opportunities for people with disability to build skills, exercise choice and work towards their own goals. She cares deeply about the participants RttC supports and the support team she leads, fostering relationships built on mutual respect, collaborative problem-solving and kindness.
“The world needs much more love and kindness.”
— Dolly Parton
Practice Framework
Three Core Principles
1
Strengths Focus
We start with each person’s interests, strengths and existing abilities, building support around what matters to them and what they want to achieve.
2
Active Participation
People are supported to take an active role in everyday decisions, learning and real-world experiences, building practical skills through doing, practising and participating in everyday life.
3
Choice & Indepence
Support is designed to strengthen confidence, decision-making and greater independence, with each person having genuine choice in how they participate and work towards their goals.