ConneXtions

07/05/2026

A major upgrade to our children’s services building in 𝑾𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒂 has given young people with a disability the opportunity to learn essential life skills and strengthen their social connections.

A new $12,000 kitchen has been installed at the Moorefield Park Drive facility by volunteers, Chris Bourke and Eric Nigsch (pictured).

ConneXtions CEO, Toni Reeves, said the work replaced induction cooktops and makeshift benches that the service has relied on since opening five years ago.

“As the program has developed and our young people are moving to more independent living and food preparation, we needed to do better,” she said.

“We needed a real kitchen with stoves, an oven and storage space. This would significantly enhance the program’s ability to teach cooking, menu planning, budgeting and food preparation.”

It is hoped the upgrade will also enable ConneXtions to extend the program to other people who interested in developing basic cooking skills and preparing nutritious meals.

Our not-for-profit organisation is seeking community support to upgrade flooring to meet food safety regulations

06/05/2026

🏠 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 - 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒏 🏠

Are you in need of a break? We have spots available at our new respite house in Shepparton.

The service includes:
✅ Short-term;
✅ Medium-term; and,
✅ Emergency accommodation.

🚶 Adults or children
💲 NDIS rates apply

Message to book or for further information.

04/05/2026

👋𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁👋

Our Plan Managers allow you to have choice and control, without having to do all the paperwork!

They provide guidance and support to ensure you access the services which best meet your individualised plan and life choices.

They will assist you to:
✅ Budget and finance your NDIS package
✅ Pay invoices and make claims on the NDIA portal
✅ Provide long-term, personal service with supportive technology
✅ Work with the providers that you select

Pictured are team members Samantha and William. Absent is Laura.

30/04/2026

The Australian Government has announced the rollout of new framework planning will be delayed until 1 April 2027.

This aims to allow more time to listen to feedback, and test changes to rules and processes.

📣 The Australian Government has announced several changes to secure the future of the NDIS.

The new way of doing planning – called new framework planning – is part of these changes. New framework planning will deliver fairer and more consistent budgets through a new support needs assessment process and budget method.

Following consultation with people with disability and their families, carers and advocates, the rollout of new framework planning will be delayed until 1 April 2027.

This will allow more time to:

👉🏼 listen to feedback

👉🏼 test proposed rules and processes

👉🏼 share more detailed information about the transition.

You do not need to take any action immediately.

Current NDIS eligibility and planning policies remain in place. Participants should continue to access their disability related supports and services as outlined in their existing NDIS plans.

We will let participants know in advance if anything affects them personally.

💻 For more information, visit https://ow.ly/fkG850YQUaK

28/04/2026

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27/04/2026

👋𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻👋

Our Shepparton team is dedicated to supporting people in the Goulburn Valley and surrounding region to live more connected, confident and independent lives.

Our team brings warmth, expertise and genuine passion to every interaction. They proudly offer a wide range of services, including:
✨ 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Guiding participants through their NDIS plans, building capacity, and helping them access the services that fit their goals.
✨ 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
Making funding easy with timely payments, clear budgeting, and support to get the most out of your plan.
✨ 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆
Dignified, person-centred assistance with daily living to support comfort, routine, and independence.
✨ 𝑻𝑨𝑪 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 & 𝑪𝑰𝑺𝑺
Providing high-quality support for people recovering from transport-related injuries, with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and rehabilitation.
✨ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆
Giving participants and families the time, space and support they need to recharge.

Pictured are team members Clea, Elisha and Liarna.

24/04/2026

If you need assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities, we’re registered with the NDIS and TAC to provide:

✨ Disability Services
✨ TAC Attendant Care
✨ Client Independence Skills Services (CISS)

✔️24 hours a day, seven days a week
✔️At home, work, school or in the community.

Get in touch today
☎️ 1300 147 981
📧 intake@connextions.org.au

20/04/2026

👋𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻👋

Our Support Coordinators assist you to find individualised, quality supports in order to achieve your goals and to participate more fully in the community.

This can include assisting you to:
✨Understand how you can use your NDIS plan to meet your goals and link with providers
✨Understand what reasonable and necessary supports can be accessed
✨Referrals and negotiating service agreements are required.

Pictured are team members Samantha, Rowena, Ameena, Courtney and Ashwin.

13/04/2026

👋𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀👋

Our Disability Services Team links you with support staff who can help you lead a fulfilling and vibrant life.

Whether you’re keen to join community or sporting events, explore clubs, gyms, music or art programs, or access personal care, they’ll connect you with the right support staff to make it happen.

Here’s what they do:
✅ Identify your needs and plan your supports
✅ Match you with staff who align with your goals and interests
✅ Create service agreements and help explain NDIS language
✅ Manage rostering and supervise your support team
✅ Listen to your feedback and support you through any issues

Pictured are team members Bianca, Matt and Sarah.

09/04/2026

Footy season has officially kicked off, and we’re hitting the road for group trips to catch the action live! 🏉🚐

Whether you’re backing your AFL team or cheering on your favourite rugby side, come along for a supportive, fun day out at the game. 🙌

🚌 Wheelchair-friendly minibus departing from 𝑾𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒂
📅 You choose the match! Tell us which game you want to be part of
🤝 Good company, great vibes, and all the footy excitement

📩 Keen to come along? Comment below or send us a message with:
👉 Your name
👉 AFL or Rugby
👉 The game you’d love to attend

07/04/2026

🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 🌟

Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to share a special feature highlighting the amazing people behind our organisation and the services they provide.

We’ll be giving you a closer look at each of our teams, what they do, and how they support our community every day.

We’re starting at the top with our Board—the group who help guide our vision, provide leadership and ensure we stay focused on what matters most.

As a not-for-profit, we aim to meet the highest standards of integrity and governance. Our board plays a key role in maintaining our reputation as one of the most innovative and trusted organisations in our sector.

Pictured are board members, at back, Toni Reeves, Eric Nigsch, Phil Hart, and at front, Chair Anne Wearne and Jan Lang. Absent is Dennis Johnson.

01/04/2026

True inclusion starts with listening to people, including those with autism 🌈

World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to reflect, learn and take steps - big or small - towards a more understanding world.