How to Choose a Disability Service Provider
Finding a disability service Sydney provider is more than just a service—it’s about building a partnership that helps empower people to live their best lives. This decision is based on individual needs, and it can shape the way a person with disability can live and enjoy a life of their choice. When you’re selecting a […]
Understanding the Role of a Disability Support Worker: What You Need to Know
Disability Support Workers play an important role in the lives of people with disability, supporting them to live independently and participate in their communities as they choose. This blog will provide an overview of the role of a Disability Support Worker. Disability services in Western Sydney play an important role in helping to support people […]
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA): Your Complete Guide
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a crucial part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia, designed to provide suitable housing for people with higher support needs. According to the NDIS, approximately 28,000 Australians will require SDA by the time the scheme is fully rolled out. Disability Support Services in NSW play a key […]
New NDIS Payment Process Changes: What You Need to Know
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has recently announced updates to its payment processes to enhance accuracy, reduce fraud, and streamline financial management. These changes are designed to help ensure that payments are processed efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the system. For those who need to better understand NDIS support services, learning about these […]
The Event Accessibility Checklist for Safe and Inclusive Gatherings
Accessibility at all venues and gatherings of people with disability must be given important consideration. Events such as an open-air concert, a sporting event, or a conference need to be inclusive and easily accessible for everyone. It is more than providing a ramp or providing enough space for a wheelchair to pass through. Event organisers […]
Guide to Finding the Right NDIS Support Coordinator For You
An NDIS Support Coordinator can help an individual with a disability to have access to available services to live an empowered and self-directed life. A Support Coordinator will work closely with you or a loved one living with a disability to help ensure that you achieve a good outcome from your NDIS plan. So it […]
How to Help Improve Nutrition for People with Disabilities
Making choices about your food, drink and dining experience means you can consume the foods you want, in the way you want, however people sometimes have difficulty making healthy food choices. As a healthy diet is important for health and wellbeing, it can help to establish good habits. If you or your loved one is […]
5 Home Activities for People with Disabilities
Keeping engaged in life’s activities is important for health and wellbeing. To be engaged, activities need to be meaningful and personalised to the individual. For a person living with disability, engaging in meaningful activities that focus on their strengths and abilities can help them have a sense of purpose, learning and develop and/or maintain independence. […]
How to Help Maintain Professional Boundaries in Disability Support Work
Trust is important for any relationship to work, and this especially holds true in Disability Support. Good rapport and confidence help cultivate successful working relationships. Support Workers need to help make our Members feel at ease when relating to them. It is also recommended to establish professional boundaries in Disability Support Work. Setting clear professional […]
Key differences between using a provider’s Support Workers vs. employing your own
If you or your loved one is living with a disability, the importance of a Support Worker cannot be understated. After all, your Support Worker’s role is to help you with your daily tasks to ensure that your health and well-being will be attended to, and help you get on with life – which is […]
