News & stories
What’s happening in our community: participant stories, events and updates from the team.
- How SIL Housemates Are Chosen and the Choice You Have
A good housemate match is about more than support needs. In Australia, the NDIS doesn’t usually choose SIL housemates. Participants, housing… - How to check your notice period for changing NDIS provider
You can change NDIS providers without your current provider’s permission. The notice period for changing an NDIS provider is set out in your service… - How to Resolve Conflict with an NDIS Provider
Conflict with an NDIS provider can often be addressed through a clear conversation. To work out how to resolve conflict with an NDIS provider,…
- NDIS news this week: SDA funding, SIL enforcement and December pricesSDA funding now shows in full in plans, SIL registration enforcement has started, Justice Advisory Panel advice, and four prices rise on 1 December.
- Recovery Coach vs Support Coordinator: Roles and Key Differences
The difference between a recovery coach and a support coordinator is their focus: support coordinators help put your NDIS plan into practice, while… - Recovery Coaching for Anxiety and Support for Daily Calm
Anxiety can affect daily life and make it harder to take part in activities that matter to you. Understanding how recovery coaching helps with… - Questions to ask a potential support coordinator about fit
A good fit depends on more than how long someone has worked as a support coordinator. The questions to ask a potential support coordinator can help… - Deciding to request a reassessment or plan variation
A plan reassessment can result in more, fewer or different supports. Requesting an NDIS plan reassessment does not guarantee an increase: the new… - NDIS Core Budget Flexibility: Where Your Funding Can Move
In most cases, NDIS Core funding can be used across three support categories: Assistance with Daily Life, Consumables, and Assistance with Social and… - How to get more NDIS funding when your plan runs out early
If your NDIS funding is running out before your plan ends, review your spending and identify which supports are essential. If your circumstances…
- How to Write an NDIS Carer Impact Statement
A carer impact statement does not need to follow a formal NDIS template. When writing one, describe the unpaid care you provide, how the person’s… - NDIS plan review preparation for evidence and attendance
An NDIS plan review is a discussion with the NDIA or its representative about your current plan and support needs. This NDIS plan review preparation… - NDIS Day Programs: Activities, Skills and Social Benefits
For participants and families across Australia, NDIS day programs can offer planned activities in groups or with individual support. In local… - SIL roster of care example: How support hours differ from funding
A SIL roster of care example shows when support is planned and how staff hours may be shared. In one example, a worker supports three residents for… - Community engagement programs for disabled adults: local options
The first step is choosing what you want to take part in, not signing up to a set routine. In Newcastle, community engagement programs for adults… - How to Make Friends in a New Disability Home Through Groups and Local Events
The first week in a new disability home is a chance to settle in and learn how daily routines work. You can talk about your preferences, support… - SIL vacancies in Maitland: How to check if a place is open
A vacancy listing is a starting point, not confirmation that a place is still open. If you’re wondering how to find SIL vacancies, contact the… - What’s on in Maitland: late October to JanuaryFree and low-cost activities in Maitland, from Mental Health Month art sessions and Homegrown Markets to New Year’s Eve and Australia Day.
- NDIS news this week: budget changes, service agreements and SIL registrationSmaller budgets in two support categories from 1 October, new service agreement resources, and the SIL registration deadline, explained in plain English.
- Does your SIL provider have to be registered? What changed in 2026
From 1 July 2026 every SIL provider in Australia must be registered with the NDIS Commission. What changed, how to check your provider, and what to do if they are not. - What Does a Support Worker Do? Everyday Disability Support Explained
A support worker can help make everyday life more manageable while you stay in control. Support looks different for everyone: it might fit around a… - Psychosocial Recovery Plan Example: A Participant-Led Guide
What if a recovery plan started with what matters to you, rather than a list of tasks someone else has chosen? A psychosocial recovery plan example… - NDIS SIL eligibility: Understanding who may be eligible in 2026
A diagnosis alone doesn’t decide NDIS SIL eligibility. The focus is on the support you need with everyday life, how that support fits into your… - NDIS Carer Burnout Support: A Practical Guide for Families
Caring for someone you love shouldn’t mean carrying every responsibility alone. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep daily support going,…
