My Plan Manager

18/07/2025

Some might say we're 'hooked' on making sure our clients have the very best support to manage their NDIS funding!

Want to find out how My Plan Manager can help you chart your own course and stay in control of your NDIS journey?

Drop your anchor at stand B24 at the Source Co Disability Expo in Sydney (on at the ICC in Darling Harbour today and tomorrow) and have a chat with Captain Hook, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.



[Image 1: Captain Hook, Tinker Bell and Peter Pan posing together at the My Plan Manager stand. Image 2: My Plan Manager stand with lots of green and a replica pirate ship.]

17/07/2025

Words have the power to uplift and the ability to talk down.

When it comes to language around disability, do you hear people used words like ‘wheelchair bound’ or ‘suffers from’, or does your reality – and the words you use – reflect a more positive outlook on disability?

Find out more at the link below 👇



[Young woman with long dark hair and white top standing in front of green and red climber leaves]

As someone who lives at the intersection of disability, womanhood, and cultural diversity, I experience the weight of language every day.

17/07/2025

We look forward to seeing you at the Aged Care Expo!

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫

We’re proud to have 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 joining us as an exhibitor at the 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨! 💙

As one of Australia’s leading NDIS plan management providers, they help participants navigate their NDIS funding with ease, flexibility, and confidence. Whether you're new to the NDIS or simply looking for more support, My Plan Manager is here to help.

📍 Visit their booth to discover how they can make your NDIS journey easier and more empowering!

Visit them: www.myplanmanager.com.au

17/07/2025

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫

We’re proud to have 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 joining us as an exhibitor at the 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨! 💙

As one of Australia’s leading NDIS plan management providers, they help participants navigate their NDIS funding with ease, flexibility, and confidence. Whether you're new to the NDIS or simply looking for more support, My Plan Manager is here to help.

📍 Visit their booth to discover how they can make your NDIS journey easier and more empowering!

Visit them: www.myplanmanager.com.au

16/07/2025

🥶Come on in, the water’s… freezing, actually!

Lena – one of our Community Engagement & Partnerships Managers (VIC/TAS) – is braving the cold to join hundreds of people taking part in the Polar Plunge to raise money and support for Special Olympics Australia.
Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Polar Plunge is taking place this month and next across Oceania.

My Plan Manager and Special Olympics Australia are partners in inclusion, and Lena's willingness to freeze for a reason really shows how, together, we can bring sport, joy and inclusion to people with intellectual disability and/or autism.

Find out more and sign up at the link below 👇


[Image: Lena dressed as Alice in Wonderland with a blue dress and white apron with black bow in her blonde hair]

15/07/2025

We are so excited to see a long term friend of ours who is starring in a Netflix movie called 'What about Sal?' We highly recommend watching this heartwarming movie about Sal, in his 30s and with Down Syndrome who embarks on a journey to find his long-lost father- so if you have Netflix make sure you put it on your watch list!

🎬 Exciting news! What About Sal premieres on Netflix in Australia and New Zealand today!

This great Aussie film stars the talented Gerard O'Dwyer as Sal and John Jarratt as his dad. Sal is a young man with Down syndrome on a big journey to find the rock star father he’s never met. It’s a story about family, identity and speaking up.

This is a proud moment for everyone involved in the film and for our community. It’s rare to see people with disability at the heart of a story told in such a real and human way.

We’d love you to watch it, share it and help spread the word. The more people who watch, the more likely it is to reach audiences around the world.

Watch now: https://buff.ly/xURzxjx

09/07/2025

Virgin Australia and Adelaide Airport have recently launched an Australian-first accessibility initiative – the ‘Try Before You Fly’ program!

Landing in time for the current school holidays, this groundbreaking experience gives people the chance to go through the entire flight process – from booking and check-in to boarding and sitting on the plane – without ever leaving the gate.

The program’s designed to help reduce anxiety and build confidence for those who may find flying challenging, including people with disability or those with sensory sensitivities.

A huge step forward in making air travel more inclusive and accessible for everyone!

Find out more at the link below 👇



[Image: Four children standing with an air hostess in her uniform in a red jacket and purple scarf and an airplane pilot in his uniform]

Saturday, 31 May 2025: Virgin Australia and Adelaide Airport have today announced the official launch of the ‘Try Before You Fly’ (TBYF) program, committing long-term to an initiative that provides people with disability and other health conditions the opportunity to experience flying who would ...

08/07/2025

Congratulations from My Plan Manager to the AFP’s Dandelion Program graduates! What a proud moment for you all 👏

Congratulations to the AFP’s Dandelion Program graduates! 🎓

This one-of-a-kind program connects talented neurodivergent people with meaningful employment opportunities, with a particular focus on harnessing their IT skills.

In this case, the six participants spent their two-year traineeship working in AFP’s Digital Surveillance Collection Team, in various trainee software/hardware developer, engineering and data analyst roles, providing covert and technical support to investigations.

For many participants, it was their first job and a great way to enter the workplace. The trainees operate out of a neurodivergent-friendly workspace with focus tools and a sensory room for work and rest. Through the program they were provided with an imbedded neurodiversity consultant to ensure they were supported into the workforce. They now continue to be supported by tailored mentoring and individualised support structures to help them to thrive in the workplace.

They demonstrated significant personal and professional growth, challenging themselves to enhance their abilities and learn new skills, while supporting the AFP’s world-leading digital surveillance and data analytics programs.

The participants have proudly graduated and now transition to full time permanent employment with the AFP’s Covert and Technical Operations area.

Please join us to wish them all the best for their future careers with the AFP.

07/07/2025

This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, with the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

NAIDOC Week is a powerful opportunity for all Australians to learn more about First Nations cultures and histories, and to take part in events that celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.

Join in the celebrations happening around the country and show your support by connecting with your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and grow.

Learn more at the link below 👇

03/07/2025

When Kate and Dan Walls found out their daughter was Deaf, they didn’t see it as something to change—they saw it as a beautiful part of who she is. Instead of trying to fix her deafness, they chose to embrace her world with open hearts and open minds.

Watch this heartwarming video at the link below 👇

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02/07/2025

Yi Yang, a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Disability Institute, is shining a light on a critical issue: people with disability are missing out on life-saving cancer screening programs.

Her research shows that not only are these screenings less accessible, but people with disability are also less likely to survive after a cancer diagnosis.

It's a powerful reminder of the urgent need to close the health gap and ensure equal access to care for everyone.

Read more at the link below 👇



[Image: Woman with black curly hair in white hospital jacket performing screening on man at machine with his shirt off and has blue jeans on]

01/07/2025

We love that Breastscreen SA has loads of inclusive options for people with disability who need mammograms – including recently introduced sensory sessions.

Sensory sessions mean quieter waiting rooms, customisable lighting, longer appointments, reduced scents, and the ability to use headphones if you wish. They’re a way of making potentially lifesaving screening more accessible for women, trans and non-binary people with breast tissue who are aged 40 years and older.

And there are other inclusive options for people who use wheelchairs and mobility aids, as well as people with intellectual disability and those who need interpreters.

Find out more at the link below 👇



[Image: Woman in black shirt and pants at a screen in a Breastscreen room]

At our sensory friendly clinics, you will be welcomed into a calm, supportive space by our female staff.