Nicole O'Neill

Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to plan management. However, on the vibrant shores of the Gold Coast, individuals and families have access to a wealth of resources and support services to help them make the most of their NDIS plans. Understanding NDIS Plan Management NDIS plan […]

Navigating the New NDIS Landscape: A Comprehensive Look at Support Navigator Roles In the transformative journey from Support Coordination to Support Navigators, it’s imperative to delve deeper into the implications of the NDIS review and the allocated support hours across different categories. Let’s explore each category and its associated support hours, shedding light on the

Below outlines the recent experience of a friend who is neurodivergent. My Story I walk into reception, the lights are bright and it’s oppressively hot. It was a hard decision to come here- no one wants to admit that they’re not coping – but I know I need help to learn strategies that will support

WHO IS WHO in your NDIS Support Circle? It can be confusing understanding who does what to support you in your NDIS plan. There are a number of people supporting you and working alongside you during your NDIS journey. Their roles are unique and complement each other but no one role replaces another. So here’s

Plan Management & Self-Management – What’s the Difference? A decision you have to make when setting up your NDIS Plan is what is the best way to manage your NDIS funds. How do you know what’s best? Many people don’t understand the differences between Plan Management and Self-Management. Which is best option for you? There’s

What Do You Need to Know about NDIS Plan Management?   There are many misunderstandings when it comes to getting Plan Management in your NDIS plan. Plan Management is available to all participants in the NDIS and we are here to fill you in on what you need to know about NDIS Plan Management to

Free legal advice and assistance around NDIS decisions  Legal Aid NSW is offering free legal advice and assistance about NDIS decisions including decisions about access to the NDIS and what supports a participant receives. To book an appointment call: 1300 888 529 Representation in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is available to applicants who meet the Guidelines for NDIS

Support Coordination & Plan Management – How to know the Difference? NDIS provides wonderful supports for NDIS participants and Support Coordination and Plan Management are both services that help participants get their plans up and running but both do so in very different ways. As these 2 supports are always put together it can be confusing to

Launch of MySigns… a new digital mental health tool for people with intellectual disability MySigns is a new digital tool that can be used to support the mental health assessment of people with intellectual disability and communication difficulties. MySigns can be accessed at MySigns and is free to use. MySigns can be used collaboratively between people with intellectual disability,

Brother to Brother is Australia’s first 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal men throughout COVID-19 The crisis number is 1800 435 799 The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including elders, to promote a culturally-safe service. Brother to Brother is the only hotline in Australia specifically created to assist Aboriginal men seeking help during the coronavirus crisis.