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 […]
How to Build a Great Team of Support Workers
Instead of relying on a single Support Worker alone, it is much better to have a great team of Support Workers who will be available to take on extra hours to ensure there are no gaps in supporting you. However, building your support team can also be challenging. In this article, we will offer some […]
Key Differences between NDIS Plan Management and Self-Managed NDIS
An NDIS participant will have to decide how they should manage their NDIS funding. And decide which is the best option between Plan Management and Self-Management? Your situation, personality, and how much time you have are some of the factors that you will need to consider when choosing between the two. Both options allow control […]
Your Quick Guide on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding
An estimate of 4.4 million people in Australia or 18% of the population has disabilities. 32% of them or 1.4 million are battling profound disabilities. Given this data, it is essential for the government to support a system that will address long-term disability care and support. This is how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) […]
