Support Coordination Solutions

20/05/2025

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

13/02/2025

Understanding MS is an award-winning online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS. More than 50,000 people from 170+ countries have enrolled in this free course to date, so why not join them!

✳️ Course opens: 10th March 2025
✳️ Course duration: 6 weeks
✳️ Estimated effort: 2 hours per week
✳️ Cost: FREE

Enrol now: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/msep

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis - MS Menzies Institute for Medical Research

13/02/2025

08/02/2025

Character Creation Week at Minds At Play!

Before any great adventure begins, character creation sets the stage! It’s more than just picking stats and gear—it’s where you get to know your fellow adventurers, discover each other’s strengths, and set the tone for the journey ahead. There’s lots of communication, lots of laughs, and just a little bit of chaos!

And let’s be honest… most of our groups seem to fit into at least one of these categories:

🔥 The Party Dynamic – “Let’s build a balanced team!” they say. Then we end up with three adventurers trying to tame the dragon and one trying to befriend the villain.

😂 The Name Game – "Spent 5 minutes picking a class, 10 minutes choosing stats, and way too long deciding if ‘Sir Snickersnack’ is a heroic name."

🎲 The Dice Betrayal – "Roll for stats," they said. "It’ll be fun," they said. Now my mighty warrior has the strength of a sleepy kitten."

📜 The Overachiever – Some players make a simple character sheet. Others write a backstory so detailed it needs a sequel.

Character creation is the first step into an epic adventure—filled with teamwork, strategy, and plenty of fun! What kind of adventurer are YOU?

www.mindsatplay.com.au/dnd-registration

08/02/2025

💼 Looking to develop a workplace that actively mitigates against psycho-social hazards?

✨ Join our Psychological Safety workshop with Frances Pratt Friday, 28 February at St Lukes, Hobart.

ℹ️ Please refer to the information below for more details and follow this link for rego: https://tinyurl.com/yesh69m5

08/02/2025

01/01/2025

Do you know someone who is amazing in the Disability Community?

The Tasmanian Disability Awards are accepting nominations in all our categories for 2025.

We want to know about all the exciting things happening in our community and continue to recognise the outstanding contributions to the community. Our awards ceremony will be at the Wrest Point Casino on August 30 2025.

We are recognising participants who have achieved so much with our Participant of the year award and Goal Kicker Participant of the year award.

We will also be recognising the individuals and organisations that have made a great impact to the disability community.

Read the categories below and nominate today https://www.tasmaniandisabilityawards.com/nominations

25/06/2024

Our MS Plus Family Camps are free to attend with all accommodation, meals and activities for the weekend covered. This includes your own family room with a bathroom.

We have the following camps coming up this year:
• NSW 2024 camp at Collaroy 20–22 September
• TAS 2024 camp at Blue Lagoon 25–27 October

Approximately three months before each camp, we will invite families to express their interest in camps in their state.

Click on the link for more information:
https://www.msplus.org.au/support-services/connecting-with-the-community/family-camps

19/06/2024

There's still spots available on the popular Live well, live long program run by the Tasmanian Health Service. It is a free, accessible educational program that promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness. Local service providers and health professionals provide weekly workshops aimed at building participant’s understanding of their health, including the things they can do to stay well. Call ☎ 6166 7602 to find out more.

18/06/2024

📢📢 Just 9 days to go for our upcoming Rural Carers Expo Huonville.

Date - Thursday, 20 June
Time - 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Venue - Huonville Bowls Club, Huonville

If you live in Huon or the surrounding area discover support and services for unpaid family and friend carers at the Rural Carers Expo.

Come and meet Carer Gateway, Carers Tasmania, Services Australia, Hospice Volunteers, COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania's Care Finder program, Baptcare, Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania, Palliative Care Tasmania, Australian Red Cross - Tasmania, Working It Out Inc, Dementia Australia Tasmania, Pflag Tasmania, Independent Living Centre Tasmania, Epilepsy Tasmania, South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation - SETAC, Maxima Group Australia, BreastScreen Tasmania.

This event is open to all and the venue is disability friendly.

Carers could be in your family, neighbourhood, or amongst your friends. Tell them about Carer Gateway and our Rural Carer Expo if you live in Huon or the surrounding.

If you are registered with us and need support to attend, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at intake@care2serve.com.au

18/06/2024

School Holiday Program 🤩⭐️

This program is fantastic for social and communications skills, independence and confidence.

This program is very relationship-focused, when the participants leave camp they feel like they have a place where they are supported, cared for and celebrated for the amazing things they have achieved.

We have some amazing activities planned all with the goal of developing social and communication skills whilst providing a supported, sensory friendly environment.
All the activities are tailored to each individual's needs and abilities, we have arts & crafts, music, jewelry making, fire station visit, games, talent show, we even have a discovery ranger from Tasmania Parks and Wildlife coming.

I have seen some amazing results with this program, We look forward to welcoming our new School Holiday Program participants soon and seeing them grow.

We are more than happy to meet with families prior to camp so we can talk more about what we provide throughout camp and answer any questions they may have.

18/06/2024

2024 - Hobart Recognising amazing contributions to the Disability sector. Categories Include: Support Coordinator of the Year Local Area Coordinator of the Year Support Worker of the Year Support Service of the Year Paediatrician of the Year School Holiday Program of the Year Child Disability Suppor...