Care ?? Bulletin - July 2024
"Think Support, Think Help at Hand Support"
Welcome to the July issue of our Care Bulletin. This month we share:?
New on the Blog
More than Medals: How we can break down barriers for People with Disabilities in Sports
With the Paris Paralympics just around the corner, we thought we would take a look into the history of the games and the current state of inclusion in sports in Australia. Read the Blog
Don't Go It Alone: Complex Care and High Intensity Support Explained.
The NDIS estimates that 10 to 15% of NDIS participants may require complex support.
Complex support refers to situations where participants require ongoing and specialist support.
These needs are often intertwined and demand a holistic approach to ensure a participant’s well-being. Read the blog.
NDIS News
Disability organisations on life support say budget cuts will force them to wind back services
Disability organisations say they're facing redundancies as the community prepares for big changes following the royal commission and NDIS review..
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) says some of the groups it represents are on "life support" with their funding cut to $143,000 per organisation each year, which staff say is not enough to continue advocacy and education work.
$40 million in community funding to boost independence and self advocacy of Australians with disability
The Peer Support and Capacity Building grant program is a one-off grant round available to community-based services that support people with disability, families and carers. ?$40 million will be investing over two years in self-advocacy and peer support programs.
Participant Spotlight
A highlight of the week for our participant is the disco! He always makes sure to be the first in the group when it starts and routinely takes off his jumper in excited preparation of getting ready to bust some moves and work up a sweat on the dance floor. It's also a highlight of the week for his support worker as this participants enthusiasm for the disco is just so contagious!
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Capacity for Supports
We have immediate capacity to take on additional participants across greater Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane.
Good times at Source Kids Melbourne
Enjoy our highlights reel from the recent Source Kids Melbourne expo.
A fantastic two days connecting with so many wonderful families and professionals.
We loved the games and interaction with all the kids, but rest assured the adults were also having just as much!
Disability news we found interesting, and you might too!
Disability Done Different
This podcast interviews interesting guests who have carved their own path in the disability sector. It aims to have the kind of conversations that come about when passionate people aren’t afraid to speak their mind.
领英推荐
Ellie Cole is Australia's most decorated Paralympian but her proudest moments haven't come from standing on a podium
Ellie Cole has been defying the odds since she was a toddler. Diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer at two years old, she needed her right leg amputated.
Show puts comedians with disability at centre stage
Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, "Are You Pulling My Leg?" boasts a line-up of award-winning performers with insights into disability.
Welcome Megan
Background: A multi-talented leader with past experience as an Ops Manager, Services Manager & Business Owner.
Why Disability? Megan is a fierce advocate for inclusivity and equality.
Fun Fact: Megan loves hitting Somerset Dam or the open waters of the Gold Coast to take her jet ski out.
Off Duty: As her daughters biggest supporter, you will find her attending Touch Football or Sports Aerobics competitions most weekends.
One Word to Describe You: Giving and Kind (two words, but hey!)
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August Events
We would love to connect with you in person - you can find us here:
Ready Set Connect - Melbourne North East: 14 August
Ready Set Connect - Blacktown: 22 August
HelpCo - Product of the Month
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