Family and Child Consultants

26/04/2026

😟 Feeling overwhelmed by changes to the NDIS? You’re not alone.
We know how confusing and stressful it can feel when things change—especially when it impacts your support, your child, or your future.
💡 The good news? There are steps you can take to feel more informed, more confident, and back in control.
Our latest blog breaks it down in a simple, supportive way:
✔️ Understand what’s changing
✔️ Know what you can do
✔️ Get the support you deserve
💙 You don’t have to navigate this on your own.
👉 Read more here:
https://diversendiscommunities.blogspot.com/2026/04/when-changes-to-ndis-feel-overwhelming.html

22/04/2026

There’s a lot in the latest announcements on aged care and the NDIS — and it signals some of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in years.

**Here’s what stands out:**

🔹 **Aged Care**

* $3B investment focused on expanding capacity
* ~5,000 new aged care beds per year
* Increased dementia-specific support
* Some in-home services (like showering, continence, dressing) moving to **no out-of-pocket cost**

👉 Clear direction: more access, more dignity, more support for an ageing population.

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🔹 **NDIS – Major Reset Underway**
This is where the biggest structural changes are happening:

* Immediate legislation to **control spending and reduce fraud**
* Shift from **diagnosis-based access → functional capacity assessments**
* Reduction in **social & community participation funding growth**
* **30% cut to intermediary/plan management spend**
* Expansion of **mandatory provider registration**
* Introduction of **digital payment oversight**

📅 Key timing:

* Changes begin rolling out **this year (legislation + controls)**
* New planning framework delayed to **April next year**
* New eligibility system expected **from Jan 2028**
* Full system reset playing out over the **next 2–5 years**

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🔹 **What this means in practice**

* Tighter entry and reassessment for the NDIS
* Greater scrutiny on providers
* Shift toward **sustainability over rapid growth**
* Increased reliance on **community-based supports outside the NDIS**

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💬 My take:
This isn’t just policy adjustment — it’s a **fundamental recalibration**.

The intent is clear:
✔ Protect the long-term viability of the NDIS
✔ Redirect funding where it has the most impact
✔ Rebuild broader community support systems

But the transition will be complex — particularly for providers and participants navigating changes to eligibility, funding, and service models.

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It will be important to watch how implementation unfolds — especially how governments ensure people don’t fall through the gaps as systems shift.

Curious to hear how others in the sector are reading these changes.

21/04/2026

Just a gentle check-in 💙

When you spend your days supporting others, it’s easy to forget to check in with yourself.
How are you really doing today?
Not the “I’m fine” answer—the real one.

Take a moment:
✔ Breathe
✔ Pause
✔ Notice how you’re feeling
You deserve the same care and compassion you give to others every day.

21/04/2026

Someone...... needs to hear this.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1524012325755093&set=a.820069049482761

Ben Hollands, the father of Carlton player Elijah Hollands, has posted a heartfelt message of support for his son.

Elijah was hospitalised on Monday evening after having a "a mental health episode" during a game against Collingwood.

20/04/2026

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17/04/2026

A reminder we all need sometimes…
Be kind—to others, but also to yourself.

The work you do is not easy. Supporting families, managing crisis, holding space for others—it takes strength.

It’s okay to:
✔ Take a break
✔ Say no
✔ Not have all the answers
Kindness isn’t just something we give—it’s something we deserve too.

16/04/2026

I’m angry.

Honestly… I think a lot of us are.
The world feels loud, divided, and—if I’m being blunt—a bit crazy right now. It’s hard to know what’s true, who to trust, and what’s coming next.

But here’s the line I won’t cross:
I will not give in to hate.
I will not turn on people who are different to me.
I will not add to the fear.
Instead, I’m choosing something harder.
Kindness.
Not the fluffy kind—the real, deliberate kind. The kind that holds steady when everything else feels like it’s falling apart.

If you’ve been feeling the same… you’re not alone.
👉 Read the blog here:
https://family-childconsult.blogspot.com/2026/04/f**k-world-but-i-still-choose-kindness.html

16/04/2026

We’re coming to NSW! 👏

That means more affordable, trauma-informed training delivered directly to your team—by professionals who understand the real challenges you face every day.

From crisis intervention to culturally responsive practice, our training is practical, engaging, and designed for real-world application.
📅 June 15–18
📍 Delivered at your workplace
💼 Tailored to your team
If you work in child protection, education, disability, or community services—this training is for you.

13/04/2026

Parenting reality check:
You start the day thinking:
“I’ve got this.”

10 minutes later:
👟 someone can’t find their shoes
🥣 breakfast is somehow everywhere except the bowl
😅 and you’ve already answered “why?” 47 times
And yet… somehow, you still make it through.

Families are messy, loud, unpredictable — and doing better than they think.
If that’s you today:
👉 you’re doing a good job

10/04/2026

Families don’t need perfect.

They need:
✔ to feel heard
✔ to feel supported
✔ to feel like they’re not doing it all wrong

Behind every “difficult moment” is usually:
👉 exhaustion
👉 stress
👉 or someone doing the best they can with what they have
Sometimes the most powerful support we can offer a family is:
understanding — not judgement.

10/04/2026

Struggling with team culture, communication, or burnout?

We help organisations move from:
❌ reactive → ✔ proactive
❌ disconnected → ✔ aligned
❌ overwhelmed → ✔ confident

Through practical, trauma-informed training and leadership development, we don’t just talk about change — we build it.
👉 Workshops
👉 Leadership coaching
👉 Culture reform programs

Let’s strengthen your team from the inside out.
📩 Message us to start the conversation

10/04/2026

This week, as Adelaide comes alive with Gather Round, I have found myself missing something deeply familiar.
I miss taking my kids to the footy.
I miss weekend sport.
I miss weekday sport.
I miss being their biggest cheerleader.
I miss the chaos, the endless washing, the oranges in containers, the jerseys on the line, the lost footy boots and ballet shoes, and all the small, exhausting, beautiful moments that made up family life in that season.

This one is for the parents who are still in it — and for those of us who would give anything to hold those messy, noisy days just one more time.
Read it here:
https://family-childconsult.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-miss-footy-washing-oranges-all-of-it.html