It can be overwhelming, not knowing where to start and what to do, who to contact and ask for help, plus what you might need in terms of documents and evidence. Understanding what the NDIS is and who it supports, how to work out if you are eligible, and what information you need to provide including forms, reports, assessments and letters from medical practitioners, can be challenging. You might a
lso want to work in the sector and/or start a business so knowing what you need to do to be able to work in this sector and supporting client needs whilst keeping everyone safe - these are all things that you need to understand. A family caregiver of 19 years, who knows how difficult it can be to navigate the health and disabilities sectors in Australia, this passion led to establishing the Carers Place in 2016 - not over complicating things, driven to support individuals and families work through these systems with a little more ease while keeping your health and sanity in check. Leading a team providing tailored Support Coordination services, training solutions and carer wellbeing strategies for participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and their families. Building and nurturing positive relationships where you are the focus and priority. Driven to make things easier for you and your family, ‘who you are as a person and what you love’ are at the centre of every conversation and strategy. Alongside you with Support Coordination; Specialist Support Coordination; Training and Workshops; Carer wellbeing and support strategies. Innovative and creative by nature, managing a team of highly professional and personable staff who are driven to provide outstanding service to you, as well as those impacted by disability and complex health conditions. Industry experience includes community services, disability, education, fitness and wellbeing, government, human resources, small business and workplace health and safety. Winner of the SA Woman Allrounder Awards 2020; Winner 2018 AusMumpreneur SA Business Excellence Award; Finalist for the Community Achievement Awards - Carers SA Carer Achievement Award in 2018; and Semi Finalist for the Community Achievement Awards – Flinders Foundation Leadership and Innovation in Health Award. If you are wanting to create a circle of supports; a team who will collaborate to help you live the life you choose, please reach out and get in touch. Join our FREE support community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carersconnectTCP/
