NDIS Wranglers

15/11/2024

Thank you to all those who previously expressed an interest in participating in the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030 (MHAOD Strategy) submission.

We apologise for the delay in advising you of the consultation times. This was due to circumstances beyond our control.

If you would like to participate, please email Grace at grace@pwdwa.org or call 08 6243 6948. Grace can provide you with more information and details on the consultations.

If you are chosen to participate in this consultation, you will receive a $50.00 gift voucher for your time.

Online and in-person consultations 15 November - online – 11am
19 November - online – 12:30pm
21 November - online – 11am
28 November - in-person: 12:30pm @ City West Lotteries House
4 December - online – 11am

05/11/2024

Official information on supporting complex care needs for people under 65.

Are you working with a person under 65 years old, with complex care and accommodation needs?

Aged care homes are not appropriate places for younger people to live.

You can help a younger person access and explore, living and support options through a Younger People in Residential Aged Care System Coordinator.

To find out more:
📞 call 1800 771 663
📧 email enquiries@abilityfirstypirac.org.au
💻 visit https://abilityfirstaustralia.org.au/younger-people-in-residential-aged-care-system-coordinator-program/

05/11/2024

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) are looking for volunteers for their board.

Join our board!
Women With Disabilities Australia is looking for new members to join its Management Committee (Board). This is a volunteer position where you can help to shape the future of WWDA. The role of the WWDA Management Committee is to set the strategic direction of WWDA and to govern the organisation.

This opportunity is perfect if you are a WWDA Member, are passionate about promoting the rights of women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities, have leadership or financial experience, and want to use your voice to help WWDA continue its work.

You can read more about what WWDA is looking for here: https://buff.ly/3NGgY4H

Nominations close 6 November 2024.

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02/11/2024

Interested in learning more about gender diversity, inclusion and, in particular, supporting your Gestalt clients?

We love this presenter, so feel free to have a look at their event details (this promo is, as always, quid pro quo free):

Description: How do we meet our clients and each other beyond the shadow of our socially sanctioned norms regarding gender, sexuality and relationships? This webinar is offered as a supportREAD MORE

25/10/2024

We love neuropositive communication and ideas. Have you checked out Neurodivergent Rebel’s posts and ideas before?

When I was first diagnosed Autistic about eight years ago now, I had a realization that all the parts of myself that I'd been ashamed of, the stuff about myself that I thought nobody in the world could understand (and that I should hide) were related to my NeuroDivergence, and that the false "socially-acceptable" self I had tried to create (when I didn't understand my own brain) was basically a NeuroTypical emulation of an out of reach ideal I will never be (and don't want to).

While I may not have had the language to articulate my experiences for most of my life, my entire life has been and always will be viewed through a NeuroDivergent lens, a perspective that shapes every aspect of my being.

Even if I learn to disguise how my mind and nervous system operate (at the expense of my comfort, health, and well-being), my Autistic and ADHD brain isn't going away.

I was born with multiple lifelong neurodevelopmental differences, and these have always been (and will always be) a part of me - for better and for worse.

For me, it is better to accept myself and learn to love the parts of me others have tried very hard to make me feel ashamed about.

This self-acceptance is not just empowering, it's a refusal to tone myself down for the comfort of others and a commitment to standing up and speaking out about my needs, even when doing so is scary.

FULL POST: https://neurodivergentrebel.substack.com/p/from-problem-to-person-humanizing

20/10/2024

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) have a mentoring and leadership toolkit available.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uvWuWEP6tyVLeSEJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

It’s here! The WWDA LEAD Leadership and Mentoring Toolkit is now available. 🎉

Designed specifically for women and gender-diverse people with disability, the Leadership and Mentoring Toolkit has tips, ideas and strategies for you to make an impact in your community.

We believe in the power of every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person with a disability to lead and make a difference. We’re strong believers of “Nothing about us without us”, and this is just another step towards making our world more accessible and equal for everyone of any ability or background. It’s time to challenge and transform how society sees leadership, and make our voices heard. Don’t wait – start exploring the toolkit today and take the next step in your leadership journey! 💼🌟

🟣 Explore the toolkit here: https://wwda.org.au/lead-toolkit/ 🟣

To watch the launch event stream on YouTube, click this link: https://youtu.be/5mBztEN0Tkc

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07/10/2024

We’ve seen a fair bit of misinformation posted online about what is no longer covered under the new NDIS rules. This post is not one of them.

Equine Reflections Therapy Victoria’s services can be claimed from the NDIS (more information below on specifics) as their wonderful practitioner is an accredited counsellor who uses their equine knowledge and training in counselling sessions, so they aren’t unqualified “animal therapists”.

In addition to their professional skills and expertise, their sessions (when we last checked), are very reasonably priced, and can be claimed against Core funding, and Capacity Building if you have allied and other health practitioner funding.

To clear up any possible concerns about any conflict of interest, we only recommend any providers and supports based on personal experience, or recommendations of people we trust, and never receive any sort of payment or quid pro quo for doing so. We recommend great providers and supports because we want the best providers and support accessible by our community.

If you’d like some advice on your plan and available supports, such as how to get the most out of your funding for your specific needs and goals, or need guidance with an application, internal review, or an AAT appeal, you can book a free 15 minute chat with an NDIS Wrangler via www.ndiswranglers.com.au/bookings

We’re here for you because we’ve been there.

YES - Equine Reflections are ACA Counsellors! Our Services are Still Accessible Under the NDIS!

Equine Reflections Practitioners are proud members of the Australian Counselling Association, meeting a key requirement for accessing counseling services through the NDIS. We ensure that clients receive high-quality counseling, and we do not anticipate any concerns regarding the ongoing utilization of our services for NDIS clients.

If you are considering other organizations, please always inquire about their qualifications to ensure you receive the best care possible!

Please share this with others who may be looking or concerned about current access or future access to Equine Therapy!

05/09/2024

This. ✨✨✨

02/09/2024

Sad news today on the passing of an advocate:

https://theconversation.com/steve-silberman-who-changed-autistic-lives-with-neurotribes-has-died-he-captured-a-civil-rights-movement-being-born-237957

Steve Silberman, much loved for his transfomative, acclaimed autism book Neurotribes, as well as his writing on the Grateful Dead, has died, aged 66. Autistic writer Amanda Tink pays tribute.

27/08/2024

Women With Disabilities Australia - WWDA - have a live member survey. Have your say via the link below.

So what do you really think? We want to know! 🤔✅

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2024 Member Survey! This is your opportunity to share your experiences, thoughts, and ideas about WWDA. We aim to serve and represent our community as accurately as possible, and we can only do that with your help. Your feedback is super important, as it will shape our work and advocacy in the coming year.

This quick survey should take less than 10 minutes, and is available in Easy Read formats, in Arabic, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Turkish, Vietnamese and Northern Territory Kriol. There are also audio descriptions available in Northern Territory Kriol.

Take the survey today! Learn more here: https://wwda.org.au/2024/08/22/wwda-member-survey-2024/
Survey closes Wednesday 11 September 2024.

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26/08/2024

We love this Chaser sendup of the NDIS:

“Just because they meet the criteria and did the paperwork, doesn't mean they should qualify" said one NDIS official

15/08/2024

Safety is your right!

Have you felt unsafe online? We want to hear your experiences and thoughts about online safety. Your feedback will help guide our conversations with the Government and other organisations to support better safety measures and responses for women, girls and gender diverse people with disabilities.

The survey closes on 20 August 2024. You can find out more and access the survey here: wwda.org.au/get-involved/have-your-say/

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