BCD

26/02/2026

Exploring SIL isn’t a solo conversation, it’s a shared one 🤝
At BCD, we know that exploring Supported Independent Living (SIL) is rarely a one-person decision. It’s a conversation with the participant and their entire village of care.

Family members. Carers. Support coordinators. Advocates.

Because when someone considers moving into a SIL home, the impact doesn’t just affect them. It ripples outward bringing change, growth, reassurance, and sometimes understandable uncertainty for everyone involved.

If you’re starting to explore SIL and want guidance designed for families and support networks, we’ve created a practical resource to help:
👉 Read our Family Guide to SIL Homes here:
https://www.bcd.org.au/news/sil-homes-family-guide

The strongest SIL outcomes happen when we:
✔️ Listen to the participant’s goals and preferences
✔️ Engage families and carers openly
✔️ Collaborate with the broader support network
✔️ Plan thoughtfully, with transparency and trust

Independence doesn’t mean doing life alone. It means having the right supports in place and a community walking alongside you.

16/02/2026

🏡✨ NDIS Home & Living – What’s right for you?

Choosing the right home and living supports under your NDIS plan can feel confusing,but it doesn’t have to be. At BCD, we support participants and carers to understand options like:
🏠 SIL – daily support to help you live more independently
🛏️ STR (Respite) – short stays to recharge and give carers a break
🏡 SDA – specialist housing for higher support needs
🤝 ILO – flexible supports designed around you

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help every step of the way 💬
👉 Learn more: https://www.bcd.org.au/news/ndis-home-and-living-supports-sil-str-sda-ilo

29/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with connection, growth and shared milestones at BCD 💜

It’s been a year of supporting people towards their goals, celebrating everyday wins, and walking alongside our customers, families and communities with care and respect. From new beginnings in supported living to the quiet, meaningful moments of daily support, it’s been a privilege to be part of so many journeys.

We’re heading into 2026 grateful, hopeful and committed to continuing this work together!

https://www.bcd.org.au/news/bcd-happy-new-year-2025

23/12/2025

As we come to the end of another year, we want to wish all our customers, families, staff and community partners a very Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year.

🎄To our customers and your families, thank you for trusting us to be part of your care journey.
🎅🏼To our incredible BCD team, thank you for everything you do.
🎁To our partners and broader community, thank you for walking alongside us this year.

From all of us at BCD, thank you for your ongoing trust and support in 2025. We look forward to working with you in the year ahead. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year!

https://www.bcd.org.au/news/merry-christmas

22/12/2025

✨ 6 Easy Steps to Holiday Season Wellbeing ✨

The holiday season can be joyful and a little overwhelming too. Between busy schedules, emotions, and end-of-year pressure, it’s normal to feel tired or experience big feelings.

Our 6 Easy Steps to Holiday Season Wellbeing guide is here to help you slow down, look after yourself, and stay supported during this time of year 💛

👉 Read the guide: https://www.bcd.org.au/news/holidayseason-wellbeingguide

11/12/2025

✨Yesterday we celebrated 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙧. It was a timely reminder that human rights are the everyday essentials we all rely on, dignity, safety, choice, and belonging. These values guide everything we do at BCD and shape the way we support and uplift our community.

As we move into the festive season, we’re feeling grateful for the people around us, our customers, families, community partners and team. They bring kindness, connection and heart to every interaction. It’s the perfect moment to pause, celebrate what unites us, and share a little Christmas warmth along the way.🎄

03/12/2025

🌟 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙒𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 🌟

At BCD we’re proud to stand with our community in recognising International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a day dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability while celebrating their achievements and contributions.

This year’s theme reminds us that inclusion isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we create together. Every conversation, every accessible choice, every moment of listening and learning helps build a world where everyone is valued and able to participate fully.

For over 23 years, we’ve walked alongside individuals, families and communities, and today is a special reminder of why that work matters. We’re grateful for the resilience, creativity and perspectives shared with us every day by the people we support.

💙𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.

18/11/2025

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙬𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝘿𝘼 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 🏡
Looking for a comfortable place where you can feel supported and truly settle in?

Our BCD Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Bowral has one room left in the beautiful Southern Highlands.
The home is a great fit for someone in their 50s+ who enjoys a relaxed, quiet environment with similar-aged housemates. It’s a calm, friendly space with everyday support to help you live your life your way.

Book a home tour today!

Discover personalised short-term respite stays at our Berry Haven and The Meadows homes. Learn how long someone can stay in respite care and explore NDIS-funded options tailored to your needs.

18/11/2025

𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 – 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝘾𝘿 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢!
Looking for a friendly, flexible role where you can make a real difference?
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𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤:
Support people with daily living, personal care & community access
Build positive, meaningful relationships
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𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘽𝘾𝘿:
Supportive team
Flexible hours
Paid training & growth
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𝙔𝙤𝙪:
Kind, reliable, community-minded
Must have industry experience in disability or aged care supports

𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 $43.23+
Macarthur & Southern Highlands community areas
𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮: https://www.bcd.org.au/join-our-team

02/11/2025

🎃👻𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝘾𝘿👻🎃
Our customer Alex absolutely nailed Halloween, dressing up as the Ghost Bride from her favourite Disneyland attraction, The Haunted Mansion!

She joined in on a spooky trick-or-treating trail filled with laughter, costumes, and a touch of Halloween magic. We love seeing our customers bring their creativity and a few friendly scares to life. We hope your weekend was filled with eating candy and being scary!
🧙‍♀️🍬 💍

13/10/2025

💜 It’s National Carers Week! 💜
This week we celebrate and thank the 3 million+ Australians who care for a family member or friend, often quietly, always selflessly.

This year’s theme, “You are, know, or will be one,” reminds us that caring touches everyone at some point in life. Let’s take a moment to recognise the carers around us, and if you’re a carer yourself, don’t forget to care for you too.

👉 Explore tips, and resources here - https://carersweek.com.au/resources/

01/10/2025

Today on 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience and joy our older community brings every day.

Our customer Sue reminds us what’s possible.“𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙣𝙤-𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.” She’s shares that even when life shifts the goalposts, with patience, courage and care, it’s still possible to kick the goals that matter most. ⚽✨

At BCD, we’re proud to walk alongside older people, supporting them to live with dignity, connection and joy.