KickAss Support Services

13/09/2025

KickAss Fridays! 🎉🎉
Youth Particpant Social Group!

Since the start of Term 2 we have a fortnightly social group for our youth participants on Friday afternoons.
A social group which focused on peer connection, communication, engaging in mutual activities of craft and board games, with a period of structured cooking experiences learning self-help skills of how to make simple foods.

We had great feedback with requests to increase and we have had Term 3 on a weekly basis since then!

The feedback contiued to come in and we were boticing some of the participants utilising roleplay and dramatic play to play Minecraft from Lego.

With that - Yesterday we trialed our first Minecraft Social Group at our office! This was a trial to see how everyone bringing their own devices to engage in a shared experience utilising a secure and private Minecraft Realm for each to log in and see each other.
There was great creation from: a swimming pool, a yacht, multiple houses, a pet barn, and riding a happy ghast!

Minecraft (Bedrock Edition) – The ability to build a shared world together, encourages teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while chatting naturally.

Next week we’ll trial again to work out any connectivity issues and from there may create a Minecraft afternoon on another day of the week!

We’d also like to acknowledge the parents who were downstairs engaging in conversations and getting to know another parents in the community!



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12/09/2025

Are you new to the NDIS?

Our updated participant and provider welcome packs make it easier to understand your rights, provider and worker responsibilities, and how the NDIS Commission works to uphold quality and safety in the NDIS.

You can view the information online, order free print copies or download a version that suits you (including Easy Read and Braille) via our website: https://bit.ly/3JXp4at

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

An important public service announcement.

09/09/2025

📢 Rockhampton - Emu Park - SAVE THE DATE!! 🏖️

We can't wait to be part of this annual celebration again of all things community and inclusion. 🙌

Beach Day Out, which celebrates 10 years next month, aims to support people with disabilities, their carers, and their families by connecting them to support services while they enjoy some fun in the sun! 🌞

📆: Friday, 19 September 2025
🕤: 9.30am - 1.30pm
📌: Bell Park, Emu Park, QLD 4710

Come along and have a chat with our friendly staff on the day.

Beach Day Out - Emu Park Livingstone Shire Council

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

Join us to celebrate carers across QLD with inclusive, family-friendly events! Connect and enjoy with others who care. All carers welcome!

06/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day

06/09/2025

News!! 🎉 Big Changes to NDIS Starting Mid 2026
📅 Date: 5 September 2025

🔄 What is Happening?
🌟 The NDIS is changing to be fairer and easier to use.
💡 It will also help more people reach their goals.

🏗️ Building a Better System
🚀 The NDIA is making stronger systems for the NDIS.
This is called “New Framework Planning”.
✅ These changes will last for many years.
🔍 We asked the disability community for ideas on this.

🗓️ New Framework Planning will Start Mid 2026
⏰ We planned changes for September 2025 but moved to mid-2026.
💬 We listened to feedback to do this better.
🛠️ Changes will happen slowly and carefully.
📢 More updates will be shared later.

📑 What You Can Do Now
🛍️ Keep using your current plan to buy supports.

✅ New Stuff Since Last Year
📝 A new rule explains what NDIS money can do.
📆 Funding lasts longer, helping with budgeting.
🔍 Clear info for new participants about joining NDIS in 2025.

🔧 Future Work
🛡️ Improved systems against identity theft.
✔️ Clear rules for participants joining before 2025.
📜 Better info on supports and changes.

⚠️ EasySnap by Make it Easy can make mistakes. Check important info.

05/09/2025

Join us to celebrate carers across QLD with inclusive, family-friendly events! Connect and enjoy with others who care. All carers welcome!