Unlocking Opportunities Through Social and Community Participation with NDIS

About 17% of people with disabilities aged 15-64 experience social isolation compared to 8.7% of those without. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recognises the importance of social participation and provides funding to allow participants to practice community involvement. This blog will explore what social and community participation entails, what kinds of activities the NDIS can fund, what it doesn’t cover, and how to secure funding for increased social and…

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Demystifying Supported Independent Living: Your Top FAQs Answered

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recently shared the story of Anna, a 26-year-old with Down syndrome who harbours a profound desire for independence. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is the key to realising this aspiration for Anna. With a tailored SIL housing plan that accommodates her needs, Anna now resides in a home with two fellow participants and a support worker. In this environment, she can decorate her living space…

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Employee Corner – Michael Allen Jayson Capule

How did you first come to the disability sector? In disability sector I knew that I can excel in this job. Being a Registered Nurse in the Philippines, I handled a lot of clients especially under geriatrics and paediatrics. I studied my Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) here in Australia and with that knowledge and skills I can apply what I learned. As an experienced nurse for more than…

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Employee Corner – Grace Ann Mendoza

How did you first come to the disability sector? I found the disability sector with the help of a colleague before he introduced me to work in the said sector, and as a Registered Nurse in my country (Philippines) I have all the background that I need to pursue this career. I just tried and eventually loved this job, because there was no difference in my job before. It’s just…

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Employee Corner – Sindhu Chava

How did you first come to the disability sector? When I first came to Australia as a dependent on my spouse’s work Visa, I was excited about the various opportunities to start my career here and I started in the hospitality sector. After taking an extended maternity break, I was looking to restart my career and learned about the disability and home care sector from a friend. I’ve started my…

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How to Support the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19

Presently there are 17 nursing homes stretched across Australia that have been forced to shut down due to the residents and medical staff being diagnosed with Coronavirus (COVID-19). People are losing lives, and the general dealings of the nation are being affected. The situation itself is no longer a joke – people are losing lives and suffering as a result of this pandemic. A big portion of those who are…