Ask Adrian: Did you know? Home & Living Supports
Did you know that the Home and Living Team has been established within the NDIS? This team has been established to interpret, analyse and make outcomes on decisions that impact NDIS participants with current and future Home and Living Needs. This form will be requested when a participant has 6 or more […]
Ask Adrian: NDIS Planning Roadblocks
We see all too often so many varied outcomes, interpretations and experiences when participants, informal supports and Support Coordinators are taking part in the NDIA Planning and Outcome stages of the now-called ‘NDIS Reassessment process’. Examples are: Delegates stated the level of support requested by clinicians, Participants and families during meetings and […]
A Day in the Life of a Support Coordinator
A Day in the Life of a Support Coordinator No two days are the same as a Support Coordinator. I always start the day by logging onto my laptop to check if I have any meetings scheduled, complete emails, and attend to phone calls. This is the best way to start the day to […]
Reconciliation & What It Means to You
Reconciliation & What It Means to You What does the term ‘reconciliation’ mean to you? For many, it’s a word that carries with it deep meaning and significance. But what does reconciliation actually entail? And how can we achieve it in our communities? In this blog post, we’ll explore these questions and provide some insights […]
How We Can Be The Bridge Between You And The World
How We Can Be The Bridge Between You & The World Empowered Community Services promotes real-world experiences within their services that enable participants to be included in society whilst living rich and fulfilling lives. Support isn’t: I’m going to take care of you; it’s how I can support you. It was through this […]
It’s the 21st Century – Let’s get music festivals disability-inclusive.
It’s the 21st Century Let’s get music festivals disability-inclusive. Coming into the festival season, I think it’s time we draw attention to the lack of accessibility and inclusion towards people with disabilities at music festivals. Time and time again, there are constantly small but powerful things that get missed when it comes to events. […]
My Abuse and My Ongoing Recovery – Kim Cubbon
My Abuse and My Ongoing Recovery – Kim Cubbon As a child, I had no voice. Especially back in the 1960s. I tried to speak up and I was pushed aside and I was crying inside for someone to listen and I was treated like I was nothing. This made me feel like I should never […]
Knowledge is Power – Teegan Pryjma
Knowledge is Power – Teegan Pryjma My journey with NDIS started when the pilot scheme was first introduced. Apart from the initial meeting with my first plan manager, which was really successful, the process started off rough. While I respect the fact I was only new to NDIS, as were my plan managers, so […]
Mental Health Month ‘Tune in’
Mental Health Month ‘Tune in’ Mental Health Month began yesterday with the theme – Tune in. The idea of ‘tune in’ is to take a moment today, tomorrow, or some other day this month to be aware of the present moment and what is happening around you. If you are catching up with […]