My NDIS Goals

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Goals are unique to the individual. But what is common, is that all NDIS goals are what participants wish to achieve with the support from NDIS and appropriate mainstream services.

Language Matters: Mindful Language in the Disability Space

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Being mindful about the language we use goes beyond using politically correct terminology, but words are a big part of communication.

Formal Supports, Informal Supports & Mainstream Supports

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Have you heard the terms “Informal support”, “Formal Supports” and “Mainstream supports” used within the NDIS space and wondered what it all really means?

It is not uncommon for selfcare to slip our minds right up until we have hit a wall. Selfcare varies from person to person, what works for you might not work for others. Selfcare can be directed toward our Mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing. I do believe in a professional and a personal setting that proactive steps are vital for managing stress and possibly anxiety. This blog will touch on different aspects of the disability sector where selfcare is vital.

Don’t forget Important Documents for Planning Meetings & Reviews

Friday, March 6, 2020

A “scheduled review” meeting will usually occur in a face-to-face capacity with either a LAC, or NDIA planner. These are the guys who collect your relevant information and create the next NDIS plan. It is therefore really important that they have the clearest picture of your support needs

NDIS Common Phrases (EP 2) – By Stephanie Gaynor

Thursday, February 13, 2020

What do these phrases mean to you … and what do they mean to the NDIS

What to expect from your Support Coordinator?

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Support Coordination is a category within a participant’s NDIS plan that is designed around building the capacity of the participant or participant’s family to navigate their way through the NDIS process. Some things that a Support Coordinator can assist with (there's plenty more) are:

10 things to help a Support Coordinator think you as a provider are AMAZING

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Direct communication with Support Coordinators is a sure-fire way to get more referrals and a Support Coordinator thinking that you are awesome. – Emails are the best, but calls during important situations are great too. – I even receive quick texts, but I would recommend only doing this with Support Coordinators you think it is appropriate.