Navigating the NDIS: A Comprehensive Guide for Families
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a groundbreaking initiative in Australia aimed at providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities and their families. Navigating the NDIS can be a complex process, and families often find themselves overwhelmed with the information and choices involved. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the NDIS, offering families […]
Everything You Need to Know About NDIS Support Co-ordination
Navigating the NDIS can be tricky. Although it can be daunting to start the process of finding a support service, the NDIS can provide funding for people with disability to access services and support which are otherwise too expensive to take advantage of, and it can be very helpful to have assistance to co-ordinate the […]
Music Therapy for People with Disabilities
What is music therapy? Music therapy is an interaction between a registered therapist and a client through the use of music, providing rich opportunities for people to participate, engage, learn, celebrate and interact. It is a way of helping people who are suffering from, or living with, a wide range of conditions. Music therapy has […]
What is the NDIS?
This is a key question for anyone who has just been diagnosed with a disability. The letters stand for National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS provides support to eligible Australians under the age of 65, with physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, and psychological disabilities. The NDIS is designed to help support people so they can retain […]
National Asthma Awareness Week
The simple act of breathing in and breathing out is something that most of us take for granted. For those who have asthma, this can be very challenging indeed, and can severely limit their everyday activities. National Asthma Awareness week is from the 1st to the 7th of September and during this time we can […]
Self-Managing Your NDIS Plan
We’ve previously discussed what exactly the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is, and have shared stories of participants of the NDIS. We’re big believers of being resourceful and helpful to people using our services and those wanting to know more. The video below explains how to self-manage your NDIS plan, and provides helpful tips and advice. Self-managing […]
NDIS: Rohan’s Story
NDIS Participant Rohan talks about his experience with Asperger’s, and the power of goals and dreams – at any age. My name is Rohan and I am 10 years old. I have Asperger’s, which is a type of autism. Having autism has affected my life in lots of ways, both positive and negative. Before I […]
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (also called the NDIS) is the new way of providing disability support in Australia. This is a helpful video released by the National Disability Insurance Scheme to explain exactly what it is. It breaks down the complicatedness of the scheme and explains it in an easy to understand format. We hope the […]
Newcastle City Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan Explained
Newcastle City Council (NCC) is striving towards Newcastle becoming an accessible and inclusive society for all members of the community. Newcastle City Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan is a four year framework (2016-2019) outlining the key strategies and action areas to be delivered by Council in its commitment to disability access and inclusion in Newcastle. The action […]
How the NDIS Is Demolishing Disability Employment Barriers
Being employed in a fulfilling job has psychological benefits that translate to physical, social and economic benefits. Not only does work improve health outcomes, it promotes participation in society, independence and financial stability. It allows an individual to feel that they are valued and can contribute to society. Work is important on many levels and […]
