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 […]
Our Reconciliation Action Plan Has Been Approved!
At the beginning of 2020, our leadership team held several meetings to discuss different topics and issues surrounding First Nations peoples. We were notified that a recent government program that supported First Nations peoples to access the NDIS had had their funding reduced and, as a result, had lost a significant number of staff […]
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 […]
Why Night Time Can Be a Nightmare
Why Night Time Can Be a Nightmare – Teegan Pryjma It is well known that the key to reversing a bad night’s sleep is by solving the problem. Like, getting up to read a few chapters of a book, for example. Getting something to to satisfy those late-night cravings. Or simply changing what you are […]