Mum’s Unleash Support Coordination

09/09/2025

Art therapy and Music therapy news! 📰 🖼️ 🎶

🎨 🎶 BIG NEWS: Music and art therapists can now charge more money again.

💵 Price Change

💰 Last year, the price went from $194 down to $68.

💰 From November 24, the price will go up to $156.16.

💰 This is the same price as counselling.

🧑‍⚕️ Rules for Therapists

📜 Therapists must have the right qualifications.

📜 They must join a professional association.

📉 What Happened Before

😡 Many people were upset about the pay cut.

😡 Parents worried kids might lose therapy.

😡 Therapists feared their businesses might close.

🏛️ Government Review

🔎 A health expert, Dr Duckett, studied the therapies.

🔎 He found they can help people in the right way.

🔎 The government agreed with his findings.

📊 How Many Use It

🎵 7,217 people used music therapy last year.

🎨 6,788 people used art therapy last year.

EasySnap of ABCNews article by makeiteasyapp

Pic desc: an (ironically) ai generated image of a you artist with a banner stating “BIG NDIS NEWS”

09/09/2025

🎨 🎶 BIG NEWS: Music and art therapists can now charge more money again.

💵 Price Change

💰 Last year, the price went from $194 down to $68.

💰 From November 24, the price will go up to $156.16.

💰 This is the same price as counselling.

🧑‍⚕️ Rules for Therapists

📜 Therapists must have the right qualifications.

📜 They must join a professional association.

📉 What Happened Before

😡 Many people were upset about the pay cut.

😡 Parents worried kids might lose therapy.

😡 Therapists feared their businesses might close.

🏛️ Government Review

🔎 A health expert, Dr Duckett, studied the therapies.

🔎 He found they can help people in the right way.

🔎 The government agreed with his findings.

📊 How Many Use It

🎵 7,217 people used music therapy last year.

🎨 6,788 people used art therapy last year.

EasySnap of ABCNews article by makeiteasyapp

Pic desc: an (ironically) ai generated image of a you artist with a banner stating “BIG NDIS NEWS”

09/09/2025

How cool 😎 is this!? Nice find The Growing Space! 👌

🕵️ We’ve been doing a bit of websurfing and found something cool at IKEA!
🪑 Did you know that IKEA has an accessible furniture range?

🌟 In April 2025, IKEA launched a new accessibility line called BÄSINGEN.

🚿 It has 6 products, which includes step stools, bathroom rails and a shower shelf.

💞 They are made to help people with limited movement.

🌍 IKEA says this is just the start of their accessibility journey, and they have worked with people with disability to design the range.

🙋 We haven’t tried these products yet, but we are curious to know if they are any good?

❓ Have you tried them? We’d love to know what you think.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

🔗 You can find the BÄSINGEN range here: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/cat/baesingen-series-700636/

Pic desc: An image of an IKEA (low backed) black shower chair in a tiled shower. There is a sponge on the stool, and it is near a patterned shower curtain, a black towel rail, and shower head.

09/09/2025

🏥 Living Rough? We’re Here to Help.
Free Bulk-Billed Health Checkups are available through Hammond Health for those experiencing homelessness or at risk.

📍 1/129 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga
📞 Call: 02 6936 7020
💬 Confidential and understanding support.

🗓️ Upcoming Clinic Dates (2:30 PM):

Sept 18 – General Clinic
Oct 2 – Women & Children Only
Oct 16 – General Clinic
Oct 30 – Women & Children Only
This service is proudly funded by phn Murrumbidgee and firstHealth LIMITED.

Please share with anyone who may benefit. 💛

08/09/2025

On the 5th of Septermber 2025, the NDIA announced that it would delay the implementation of New Framework Planning.

For those that need a refresher, new framework plans are linked in the legislation to 'needs assessments' and NDIS elligible impairments to determine what budget a participant is allocated for services and supports.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced that the release of new framework plans will be delayed until mid 2026.

Disability Intermediaries Australia (DIA) supports this decision. While we know many in the community are eager to understand how these reforms will be introduced, taking additional time provides an important opportunity to ensure the design features of the new framework plans are done right.

Getting this right is critical: framework plans will shape how participants interact with the NDIS, how intermediaries support them, and how services are delivered across the sector. Rushing this process risks unintended consequences that will impact people with disability, families, and providers.

DIA will continue to engage closely with the NDIA during this extended timeframe to make sure the voices of people with disability, families, and intermediaries are heard.

For more information, see the NDIA's news section here:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/10864-update-changes-ndis-new-planning-framework-starting-mid-2026

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

🎉 Exciting News: Unleashed Futures is Opening! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Unleashed Futures on September 26th! Join us at our community launch event outside Cincotta Chemist, 157-159 Baylis Street. Leanne and I have put our hearts into creating a space that offers support and accurate information for participants with disabilities, their families, and aged care clients.
Here's some of what you can expect:
💗Comprehensive listings of housing vacancies under STA, SIL, SDA, ILO, and MTA in the Riverina.
💗A reliable hub for connecting with quality allied health services.
💗A dedicated partner in bridging community gaps and enhancing accessibility.
Our focus is on serving the Riverina and surrounding areas, ensuring you have a go-to resource for trusted assistance and connection.
Come say hi and discover more about how we’re committed to empowering our community. We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

01/09/2025

🌟 Exciting Announcement for Our Community! 🌟

As dedicated mums, carers, and support coordinators, Julie and I have passionately committed ourselves to bridging gaps in support across our community. We're thrilled to introduce our sister company Unleashed Futures , our new website tailored specifically for the Riverina and Surrounds.

Unleashed Futures is designed to empower individuals, their loved ones, and service providers in the Disability and Aged Care sectors. Our goal is to create a comprehensive resource hub offering vital information, housing options, and essential support service lists.

Together, we believe we can make a significant impact in the lives of those in our community. We invite you to explore our website and join us for our launch on Friday 26th September to enhance community support and awareness. 💪🩷💚💜

27/08/2025

Well said 🙌 Sam from The Growing Space

This week’s episode of Four Corners was all about SDA houses.
But really, and forgive me a little bit of a rant, it really wasn’t. It was actually about shonky developers promising super high (unrealistic) returns to naïve investors who got scr*wed over, while their often poorly built houses in s**tty areas without services sit empty, costing them money.
While some of those investors likely liked the idea of investing in homes for disabled people, it was no doubt the promise of higher than average returns that drew them in – not exactly entirely altruistic. And my grandma always taught me that if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably isn’t true. How right she was!
The episode seemed to imply that these houses, sitting empty, are costing the NDIS/taxpayer. They don’t. SDA funds ONLY flow when an SDA registered house with a registered SDA provider has a resident living there who has approved SDA funds in their plan. These empty houses are only costing the (shonky/ignorant) developers and (I wanna get rich quick) investors (with some exceptions, of course).
I can’t tell you the number of developers who have approached me, trying to “get” our client list to fill their houses. I’ve been offered cash and all kinds of kickbacks to breach client confidentiality. Yeah NAH!
Let it be known that we will happily hand on information about all available SDA homes to the participants we work with, and I will happily work to share info about SDA providers and builders with whom I’ve had an excellent personal or direct experience with. But if you’re building s**t homes in s**t areas, don’t bother speaking to me. Really.
/rant over



pic desc: screenshot from the episode showing the NDIS logo, $110K and images of a person in a wheelchair and a sad looking couple (investors).

27/08/2025

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Join the free Goanna Academy Rugby League Clinic! Develop skills, learn about mental health, and connect with mentors in a safe community environment.

21/08/2025

Today is Daffodil Day 💛

Daffodil Day is today! 🌼

Cancer takes so much from us. Our mums, uncles, friends, workmates and even parts of ourselves. Today is our moment to give something back.

Visit www.daffodilday.com.au and donate to support lifesaving cancer research.