Trusted Support Coordination

13/12/2022

The Disability Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Carol Berry to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 21 January 2023. Existing CEO Margaret Bowen has done an outstanding job leading The Disability Trust over the last 35 years and will be retiring following a handover period early in the new year.

Carol Berry is currently General Manager Operations at The Disability Trust and her appointment follows an extensive recruitment process to identify an outstanding leader to take the organisation into its next phase of development.

Click on https://bit.ly/3FMch6g to read more about Carol's appointment as CEO.

30/08/2022

The Score Storm are holding a come and try day on Saturday 3rd September ⚡️

In partnership with the Melbourne Storm, Score Storm was developed for participants to learn the fundamentals of rugby league, coordination and team work in a fun and supportive environment.

Email scorestorm@disabilitytrust.org.au to register your interest!

24/06/2022

CAN YOU HELP?
A wonderful family based in the Illawarra is facing homelessness or the prospect of the family being separated unless a housing solution can be found.
The Darby family are seeking a family home located between Warrawong and Gerringong. Bec Darby has a 14-year old son, Hunter, who has a rare genetic condition which means he is a full time wheelchair user. You can help by contacting us if you know of a property that is available and could be made suitable for the family with a few minor adjustments, or if you are a builder willing to donate a small amount of time and resources to modify an available property and make a massive difference to this family. Comment, message or call us on 1300 018 346 if you can help!

https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/7772042/evicted-oak-flats-mum-told-to-put-disabled-son-in-care-stay-in-refuge/

A single mum-of-three fears her family will face homelessness ...

25/01/2022

January 26 – Survival Day

Trusted Support Coordination recognises that January 26 is a day of sadness and trauma for the First Nations community.

Today is the anniversary of the initial invasion of this continent, which led to the dispossession of land and disconnection from Country and culture – the effects of which are still impacting First Nations peoples today.

This week, the First Nations community celebrated a HUGE WIN for social justice with the campaign, which has freed up the Aboriginal Flag to be used without permission or fees, in line with the Australian Flag – however, it is important to remember that this does not change the systemic disadvantage that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face.

We are committed to working with First Nations communities to dismantle the systems that cause continuing oppression and injustice and walk towards an equitable future together.

If you would like to learn more about January 26, Reconciliation Australia, the lead body for reconciliation in Australia, have some incredible resources. Feel free to read more by clicking this link:https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lets-Talk...January-26.pdf

17/12/2021

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031, read it here 🙌

The Strategy’s vision is for an inclusive society that ensures people with disability can fulfil their potential, as equal members of the community. The strategy details practical changes that will assist people with disability.

In congruence with Australia’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this Strategy assists in promoting, protecting and realising the human rights of people with disability.

Read the Strategy now

15/12/2021

Let us introduce you to Matt, one of our talented Support Coordinators!

Matt enjoys engaging with and learning about participants as well as being able to assist in making a participant and their family's daily life easier.

Living with disability (Quadriplegia) for nine years and becoming a participant of the NDIS in 2015, Matt was effectively his own Support Coordinator, and so, it was a natural transition when presented with the opportunity to work with us eighteen months ago as a Support Coordinator. It has been a move which has changed both Matt and his family's lives for the better, including achieving one of their dreams of being able to buy their own land and family home!

For more info about how we can help support you:
- via the contact form on our website: www.trustedsupport.org.au/enquiries/
- call us on 1300 018 346
- email us at info@trustedsupport.org.au

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10/12/2021

This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to 'Equality' and Article 1 of the UDHR – “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

On 10th December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a milestone document; the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 'proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.'

United Nations Human Rights

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09/12/2021

We were super lucky to catch up with Australian Paralympian Scott Reardon at the Temora Disability Service Expo last week!

Scott's favourite quote is 'Trust my training' which is reflected in his illustrious career spanning the past twelve years. Scott's first time competing for Australia was in 2011, he has won gold and silver at both the Rio 2016 and London 2012 Paralympics and is heralded as one of the greatest T63 athletes in the world!

It was great chatting with you Scott, looking forward to catching up again 🙌

Australian Paralympic Team

ID: An image of one male and one female Support Coordinator, members of the Trusted Support Coordination team, stood either side of Paralympian Scott Reardon, all three are looking toward the camera smiling. The male Support Coordinator is wearing a pale blue long sleeved shirt with black trousers and black shoes. Scott Reardon wears white trainers, dark grey shorts and a black polo t-shirt, the female Support Coordinator to the right wears a gingham black and white long dress with white double strap birkenstock sandals. Behind the three is the Trusted Support Coordination table with blue and green balloons attached to either side of a Trusted Support pull up banner.

07/12/2021

Our Melbourne team have capacity for new participants!

We are currently taking referrals for participants who have
Level 1: Support Connection, or Level 2: Coordination of Supports funded within their NDIS Plan.

As a leading registered NDIS provider, our Support Coordinators work closely with participants of all age groups and all levels of ability, to ensure that they get the most out of their funded, informal, and mainstream supports.

With Trusted Support Coordination, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge to best meet their NDIS plan goals!

Trusted Support Coordination acknowledges that the Melbourne office operates on Wurundjeri Land and is committed to providing a culturally safe service to First Nations People.

Call us: 1300 018 346
Email us: info@trustedsupport.org.au
Online Contact Form: https://bit.ly/3F7npr8

📸 .ohlmus via Visit Melbourne

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03/12/2021

Today is International Day of People with Disability!

This year’s United Nations theme is ‘Leadership and Participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.’

Let’s all work together to remove barriers for the 4.4 million Australians with disability so that everyone can participate and feel included in our community.

International Day of People with Disability - Australia

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30/11/2021

Only 3 more sleeps until the Sydney Disability Expo 2021 🙌

We would love to have a chat with you about our Support Coordination services and how we are able to support you through your NDIS journey!

Come and find us at Booth number 101, we’re looking forward to meeting you 😊

📸: Sydney Disability Expo

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25/11/2021

The term 'choice and control' gets used a lot within the NDIS space. It means that you have the right to make your own decisions when it comes to when, where and with whom you receive your services and supports from.

Your services and supports should work for you and your needs 🙌

To explore your choices when it comes to Support Coordination providers within your region, check our website www.trustedsupport.org.au

For more information, feel free to contact us:
P: 1300 018 346
E: info@trustedsupport.org.au

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We make the complex simple! We specialise in coordinating supports for all eligible NDIS participants

24/11/2021

Check out our Senior Manager Rohan, receiving his award for 10 years of service with The Disability Trust - our parent company!

Rohan started with the Trust in 2011 and delivered Support Coordination services to our clients as a Support Coordinator throughout the NDIS rollout in 2014. We are super lucky to have you Rohan, congratulations!

Rohan is joined in this photo with the General Manager, the CEO and the Head of PLC at The Disability Trust.

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21/11/2021

Social Inclusion Week has started!

The intention of this week is to encourage communities throughout Australia to reconnect and be inclusive of all abilities, age groups, cultures and nationalities.

We believe that everyone ought to feel welcomed and included within the community and be given equal opportunity to participate fully in society!

How are you going to celebrate this week?

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19/11/2021

We'll be spending some time out in nature this weekend where we're hoping to see some beautiful wildlife! Tell us, what are your plans for the weekend?

📸: Wildlife Wonders

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15/11/2021

Meet Emiliya, one of our wonderful Specialist Support Coordinators!

Emiliya has an extensive background both studying, volunteering and working with disadvantaged young people as a Youth Worker and Disability Support Worker.

Working with different clients and their families, seeing them meet their goals and their relief and happiness once they have achieved their desired outcomes is an aspect of the role Emiliya enjoys the most, and is something which inspires her to provide the best service she can.

For more info about how we can help support you:
- visit www.trustedsupport.org.au
- call us on 1300 018 346
- email us at info@trustedsupport.org.au

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11/11/2021

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

The Ode of Remembrance is taken from the Laurence Binyon poem; For The Fallen, first published in 1914, shortly after the start of World War One.

It has been read that Binyon wrote the poem in September 1914 after British & French soldiers retreated from Mons, during the Battle of the Marne.

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09/11/2021