Acacia Plan Management

04/09/2024

FREE ONLINE WEBINAR - TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

Is your Autistic young person starting high school in 2025?

Join us for a free, online "Transition To High School" webinar on September 10th.

Our Autistic mentors know what it feels like to be that Year 6 student on the verge of transitioning to high school and navigating those early days of Year 7.

Join our Founder/CEO Chris Varney as he hosts a panel of young Autistic adults who will share their successes, setbacks, insights, tips and strategies for a positive high school transitioning experience.

This event will be valuable for young people, their families, their teachers and anyone who is keen to learn from Autistic lived experience.

Date: Tuesday, September 10th
Time: 6:00-6:30pm AEST
Register (FREE): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/surviving-and-thriving-transitioning-to-high-school-as-an-autistic-student-tickets-991488026377

Hope to see you on the 10th! Recording will be available for those who register.

04/09/2024

Did you know there are 2 types of nominees?

A nominee is a person who makes decisions for you, or does things for you, when you interact with the NDIS.

There are 2 types of nominees: plan nominees and correspondence nominees. The same person can do both roles, or you can have more than one nominee.

You can learn more about nominees through our Nominees factsheet.

The factsheet explains:

• what a nominee is
• your nominee’s duties to you
• how you get a nominee
• cancelling or changing your nominee.

The factsheet is available in print, Easy Read and braille.

Learn more and download the factsheet: https://ow.ly/CQ7i50TcM2A

29/08/2024

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 💚💛

DAY 1 EVENTS KICKING OFF 💚💛

Find out all details about the full schedule here: https://www.paralympic.org.au/paris2024/schedule/

Let the games begin!

Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Channel 9 9Now

29/08/2024

Carers play a crucial role in providing care and support to loved ones, but it's essential for them to have their own support systems in place. Having access to emotional, social, and practical support helps carers maintain their well-being, prevent burnout, and continue to provide the best care possible. If you're in the Mt Gravatt area check out the weekly Carers Coffee Drop In.

Are you a carer looking for a supportive space to connect with others who truly understand your journey?

Wellways Carer Gateway weekly Carers Coffee Drop-in is the perfect place for you! 🤝☕️

Share your experiences, gain valuable insights, and build meaningful connections with fellow carers in a warm, welcoming environment.

You can drop by for a quick chat or stay for the entire session!

When: Every Thursday, from the 12 September 2024
Where: Carer Gateway office- 1993 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
No RSVP required.

28/08/2024

Get ready to cheer on the world's top athletes at the 2024 Paralympics as they inspire and compete on the global stage in a wide range of sports!🏅🌍

Check out the schedule here:

29 August official daily competition schedule and live results for Paris 2024. Find out which athletes are taking home medals for which countries.

28/08/2024

Every 20 hours, an Australian child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Step up for a cause this Steptember by walking, running, or rolling to support people with cerebral palsy.

"STEPtember is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with the people in our life, which can lead to life-changing conversations."

This year, R U OK? and Cerebral Palsy Alliance have joined forces in the lead up to STEPtember and R U OK?Day, inviting Australians to ‘STEP Up & Check In’ on 12 September.

We had a chat to Sophie, a trailblazer and champion for people with cerebral palsy, about some of the misconceptions of cerebral palsy, the day-to-day challenges she faces and the importance of building genuine connections in her community. Sophie shares how people can use this time as an opportunity to start conversations and check in on carers, family and people with cerebral palsy.

💛 www.ruok.org.au/chit-chat-sophie-steptember

STEPtember Australia

28/08/2024

As Father’s Day approaches, Source Kids highlights the experiences of dads in the disability community through their Dads and Disability Q&A series. Hear from Dan, Sean, and Andy as they share the challenges, fears, and joys of parenting a child with a disability.

Dan is dad to 2 boys, including Archer who has Coffin Siris syndrome. We sat down to chat about his …

26/08/2024

This week, we celebrate the incredible work of speech pathologists who help people of all ages communicate more effectively. Whether it's assisting a child with their first words, helping someone regain their voice after a stroke, or supporting those with speech disorders, these professionals make a profound impact every day.

Communication is a vital part of our lives, and speech pathologists are there to ensure everyone has the tools they need to express themselves. Let's take a moment to appreciate their dedication and the difference they make in the lives of so many.

To all the amazing speech pathologists out there – thank you for your passion, expertise, and care! 💬💙

26/08/2024

Approximately 4,400 athletes with disability are set to participate in the Paralympics, according to the official Paris...

26/08/2024

On 22 August 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament.

Check out the latest Reasonable and Necessary Podcast where Dr George Taleporos, Sam Paior and Chris Coombes explore the implications for narrowing the NDIS and whether "support lists" are an innovation killer.

What are your thoughts on these upcoming changes? If you have any stories on how you may be impacted please let us know.

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Sam Paior from The Growing Space and Chris Coombes from DSC. They discuss the Government's attempt...

13/08/2024

Our office is currently closed for the Ekka Public Holiday. Our team of friendly plan managers will be back tomorrow.

05/08/2024

We had an amazing weekend catching up with some old faces and meeting lots of new ones. We especially loved meeting this cute little baby Dino from Jurassic Jack : Roarsome Adventure. What were some of your highlights from the Brisbane 2024 Source Kids Disability Expo?