KickAss Support Services

03/02/2026

Volunteer signup sheet

03/02/2026

Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia • Full-time. Apply now and secure your next job today!

01/02/2026

Reminder: Annual Pricing Review consultations close 8th Feb (that’s this Sunday)

Make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to have a say on the 2026-27 PAPL.

To check out our summary of the APR paper, go to: teamdsc.com.au/resources/annual-pricing-review-consultation-time

And to fill out the survey or upload a submission, go to: https://engage.ndis.gov.au/projects/annual-pricing-review-consultations

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

🌟 Open Referrals! We’re Here to Help! 🌟

At KickAss Support Services, our dedicated NDIS support workers are here to help you live more independently and confidently every day. 💙

Whether it’s assistance with personal care, meal preparation, community access, shopping, transport to therapies, assistance in home, or helping you build daily living skills — our friendly team provides the support you need, your way.

If you’re interested in Accessing the Community to explore nature, enjoy cars and looking for someone who loves cars too - or change of pace and you like art’s and craft, or to be creative (pipe cleaner sculptures, diamond art, crochet, etc) - our Female Support Worker could be someone you’re looking for! 🎨🌿🚙🚗

✨ Available for NDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants

Let’s work together to make daily life easier and more enjoyable!

📞 Contact us today: 0448 650 588
📧 info@kickass.net.au
🌐 www.kickass.net.au

💬 Enquire now and see how our team can support your journey toward greater independence!

29/01/2026

Dive into planning for the year with the 2026 school calendars 🏫📅

They include term dates, school holidays, public holidays and staff professional development/student-free days.

👉Download now from education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar

28/01/2026

Some big news out of the Federal Court...

A new Fed Court decision has confirmed that people with early access to Aged Care might still be eligible for the NDIS.

Why does this matter?

The NDIA has been rejecting applications to the Scheme by using a narrower interpretation of the eligibility requirements.

To access the NDIS, a person must establish that they are likely to require an NDIS support for their lifetime. The NDIA interpreted this to mean that a person would not be eligible for the NDIS if the support they need could be provided by another system (such as Aged Care).

This is particularly relevant for people who are eligible to access Aged Care before they turn 65, like First Nations people (who may be eligible from 50 yrs old) and people experiencing/at risk of homelessness.

The Fed Court found the NDIA’s approach was incorrect. This could have wider implications for people who access other services, like injury compensation schemes.

To learn more, check out our latest article by our chief ART watcher Chris Coombes: https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/federal-court-widens-ndis-eligibility-for-some-participants

27/01/2026

We’ve all been hearing about I-CAN *a lot* lately. But the government seems much less eager to talk about the next step: the development of a budget.

Which is kind of wild when you think about it, ‘cause budget development is the whole point of the needs assessment. Nobody is doing I-CAN for the fun of it.

Sara Gingold could not live with the mystery, so in her latest article she sorted through all the diverse sources of information to get a sense of what we know, what we don’t know and everything in between.

Check it out here: https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/how-will-budgets-be-calculated-under-new-framework-plans

26/01/2026

✔️ Remove distractions → protect focus
📖 Read every day → sharpen thinking
✍️ Write down ideas → clarify your mind
📓 Keep a journal → reflect & grow
🧘 Meditate → train attention
🏃 Exercise regularly → fuel the brain
⏰ Stick to a routine → build discipline
🚀 Get out of your comfort zone → force growth

What is Critical Thinking ? Why Critical Thinking is Important? Lean Six Sigma Training
https://youtu.be/wBooC0SXGpk

26/01/2026

25/01/2026

Anyone else? 😅

Being overstimulated is unpleasant, to say the least. It's when your brain gets too much input at once. 🧠🥺

Feeling easily annoyed, irritated or emotionally drained, having trouble focussing or struggling to make decisions could be signs you're overstimulated.

The feeling of overstimulation can differ from one person to the next, and it might not feel the same for you as it does for the next person. Signs of overstimulation in adults are different to those in kids.

If you feel overstimulated, certain short-term techniques may help you calm down in the moment:
💙 Find a quiet space: consider stepping away for a few minutes or taking breaks to prevent feeling overstimulated.
💙 Use deep breathing exercises: slow, deep breaths can help your body and mind relax.
💙 Limit sensory input: try using noise-cancelling headphones or dimming the lights.
💙 Remind yourself that you are safe: try to remind yourself that you’re not in any danger and that you’ll be able to exit the stimulating environment soon.
💙 Use grounding techniques: these exercises may help reduce anxiety. Try to focus on a physical sensation, like holding a cold drink, tasting something sour, or pressing your feet into the floor.

Longer-term strategies like sticking to a routine, eating enough, resting, anticipating your triggers and avoiding certain situations can also help you if you frequently experience signs of overstimulation. 🤗

If overstimulation is making daily life difficult, talking with a healthcare professional could help. A therapist can help you to process your experiences and learn personalised coping techniques. 👐

ℹ️ Sources: Healthline. Healthy Place.