Understanding Complex Bowel Care: How Living My Way’s HIDPA Support Can Help

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Good bowel health plays a vital role in your overall wellbeing, not just physically, but emotionally and socially too. For many people with disability or neurological conditions, managing bowel function can be complex and unpredictable. That’s where complex bowel care support through Living My Way’s High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (HIDPA) service can make a […]

Why disability-inclusive language matters

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Disability inclusion is a fundamental human right. UNICEF describes disability inclusion as creating societies where everyone, regardless of how they move, communicate, think or interact can participate equally.

Living My Way Shares Its Employ Your Own Service with the Bathurst Community

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Supporting choice through personalised disability support services Access to high-quality disability support services can transform the way people live, participate and connect with their community. In a recent interview on Bathurst radio, Living My Way was invited to share how our unique Employ Your Own Support Worker model is helping people shape their own disability […]

Living My Way Shares Its Employ Your Own Service with the Dubbo Community

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Supporting choice through personalised disability support services Access to personalised, flexible disability support services is essential for people who want more control, confidence and independence in their daily lives. In October, Living My Way joined Dubbo radio to discuss how our unique Employ Your Own Support Worker model is helping people choose how their disability […]

Managing stress when living with disability

Navigating daily life for people with disability can mean extra challenges, whether that’s a physical barrier, social expectations, or managing support systems. These experiences can sometimes bring stress, which can show up in many forms. For some, it’s a racing mind or difficulty sleeping. For others, it’s tension in the body or a sense of […]

How can I communicate with my Support Worker between shifts?

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When you employ your own Support Worker through Living My Way, one of the benefits is being able to communicate with them directly. This means you don’t have to rely on someone else to pass messages back and forth. Instead, you and your Support Worker can build a relationship based on trust, respect, and clear […]

Why employing your own Disability Support Worker works so well in regional areas

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Living in a regional or remote community has many rewards. But for people with disability, finding the right support can sometimes be more challenging than in larger cities. The limited number of service providers, smaller workforces, and longer travel distances can make it difficult to access consistent, high-quality care. That’s where Living My Way’s Employ […]