The Right Support

11/09/2025

💛 A conversation can change a life 💬💛

This R U OK? Day, let’s remind each other that it’s OK to not be OK — and it’s always OK to ask for help.

At Country Specialty Services, we’re here to support our community through every challenge, big or small. Together, we can build connection, independence, and hope."

👉 Check in with a friend.
👉 Start the conversation.
👉 Know that support is here when you need it.

01/09/2025

🌻 Wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard is a simple way to let others know you have a non-visible disability and may need support, more time, or understanding.

🌻 Get yours today – https://shorturl.at/solrC

Alt: Photo of a green lanyard with yellow Sunflowers, a green and white Sunflower card, and a plastic wallet.

12/08/2025

15,000 government-funded Positive Behaviour Support training places are now available for disability support workers via the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

10/08/2025

We’re thrilled to announce: Art Therapy is returning to Acacia Ridge Community Centre! 🎨✨

Join us for Open Studio sessions:

Tuesdays: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Prefer a one-on-one experience? Individual sessions are available Monday to Wednesday - limited spots, so bookings required.

Come explore creativity, calm the mind, and connect with your community in a supportive space. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’re welcome to join. 🖌️

To book a session, give us a call on 3277 4893 or email us on belong@communify.org.au

Tag someone who’d love this! 💛

01/08/2025

08/07/2025

Virgin Australia and Adelaide Airport have launched an Australian-first accessibility program. ✈️

The 'Try Before You Buy' program is the first of its kind in Australia, offering a fully simulated travel experience.

Participants can book, check-in, board and sit on an aircraft - without the plane ever leaving the gate.

The initiative is designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence for individuals who may find flying challenging, including those with disabilities or sensory sensitivities.

Read more at 💻 https://ow.ly/LiSU50WkOkY

📷 Image: Virgin Australia

30/05/2025

We’re introducing changes to help participants more easily manage their budgets.

If you’re starting a new NDIS plan or going through a reassessment, your plan will now usually have three-month funding periods.

Funding periods define when your plan’s funds will become available to use. These new three-month funding periods will help:

✔️ reduce the risk of running out of funds early

✔️ ensure supports are available when they are needed.

This approach is similar to the way people receive salaries or other government payments.

The change will be rolled out gradually, with participants only impacted when they receive a new or reassessed plan.

Funding periods will generally be spread evenly across the plan.

This change will not affect the total amount of funding in a participant’s plan, only when the funding becomes available.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/AR4m50VVmEi

22/05/2025

We’re introducing changes gradually from this week to help participants more easily manage their budgets.

We had feedback from participants, who have told us that receiving all their funding at the start of their plan can make budgeting hard – increasing the risk of overspending or running out of funds.

So, what is changing? Well, from 19 May 2025, different funding periods will be slowly introduced to all new or reassessed plans.

Funding periods will now usually be set at three-months – rather than 12-months – to give participants flexibility and to help participants manage their budgets.

If a participant’s situation changes and they need more or different supports, they can request a change to their plan. They won't be left without the supports needed but it’s important for participants to ask for help early, before funds run out.

This change doesn’t change the total amount of funding in a participant’s plan, only when the funding becomes available.

The NDIA will have a discussion with participants about their circumstances. We will do this as part of getting their new or reassessed plan. If they don't need a new plan, there are no changes right now.

We’ll also be providing support and information during this transition.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/AR4m50VVmEi

10/04/2025

05/04/2025

Human beings originally developed fight or flight mechanisms to deal with predators in the wild, but the brain and body were never designed to handle the chronic stress now wreaking havoc on our system. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician, offers 4 key strategies to help.

01/04/2025

April is Autism Awareness Month.

It’s a time to learn about autism and support people who have it. Autism makes people see and experience the world in different and unique ways. Every person with autism is special, and understanding them helps us be better friends and neighbors.

This month is important because it reminds us to be kind, patient, and accepting of differences. It also brings people together and helps create a world where everyone feels welcome.

Take some time this April to learn something new about autism. A little kindness and understanding can make a big difference in someone’s life!