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25.01.2022 FREE ENTRY TO THIS YEAR'S SHOW!! A (smaller-scale) Albany Ag Show is on!!... November 13 to 15 Despite being cancelled earlier in the year due to COVID... With increasing safety and decreased covid cases... We are back on for 2020.. Even if it is going to be a little smaller than usual... Who's going?!?!

25.01.2022 Hello wonderful people! There are some changes about to take place for participants with NDIS plans. The NDIA will be allocating NDIA selected independent assessors... ... What does this mean for the key principle of 'choice and control' ? Read on: Disabilty Services Consulting have more.... "The new approach will see the NDIA engaging ‘independent assessors’ to undertake functional capacity assessments to support NDIS access, planning and review. These assessments replace those that would usually be done by the allied health (or other) professionals of the participant’s choice."

25.01.2022 Job Opening For : Support Coordinator (NDIS) Ava|Life opened in 2019 in response to a growing need for Registered Independent Support Coordination, as provided within the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Ava|Life has been growing rapidly since NDIS registration in July 2020.... As a result, the exciting opportunity now exists for an additional support coordinator join the team! The 'team' currently consists of myself and everyone who chooses Support Coordination Services through Ava|Life This fast-paced and dynamic role, will keep you learning, adapting and collaborating as you work closely with participants and their formal and informal networks to educate, connect and coordinate a variety of supports. To note: This role is not an entry level position and candidates will require the following: Case management / case worker / social work experience. Industry relevant formal qualifications or training in health/social sciences required to provide NDIS support Coordination. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, NDIS procedural guidelines and the full range of community services. Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills. Good financial acumen including the ability to review and explain financial statements. Excellent documentation skills including maintaining case records, case planning and incident reporting. Computer literacy within the Microsoft Office packages. Have a person centred and outcome focused approach. Unrestricted WA driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle. (From December 2020) If applying for this role you must obtain and maintain a clear Working with Vulnerable People check in the relevant state jurisdiction and at a national level. Mandatory Completion of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Module for support workers prior to commencement. This role is advertised without a closing date, all applications will be reviewed on receipt so please send your application if you are interested in this role. Please email your CV and expression of interest to [email protected]

23.01.2022 Weekend Wellness... ADHD has been around a while now, and there's a heap of new information out there on the kinds of challenges that people who experience ADHD face day to day. Despite this, no matter how parents, care givers and supporters might try to assist and encourage, some days are just harder than others.... It's incredibly important for everyone to know that there are people in the world with similar lived experience who have learned ways to not just 'live with' ADHD, but who are SUCEEDING and living thier best life too... Introducing The Holderness Family. Penn is a dad, a husband and a music creator, writer and vlogger. He also hangs out with ADHD 24/7 and wants people to know that Its okay to have hard days sometimes, and its okay to get assistance, because there are SO many things you are great at! It just takes the right kind of support to focus on what you CAN do!

21.01.2022 If you think you - or someone you know could be eligible for disability housing, sign up and book in to this FREE live Information Session. Wednesday 16 September 2020. Starting at 10.30am at the Centennial Stadium, 156 Lockyer Avenue, ALBANY WA.... This is a rare opportunity to increase your knowledge on all things SDA including: What is SDA? How is it funded? Who is eligible? Sana Living’s accommodation options in the southwest region There will be a 1 hour presentation with time for questions and answers following. Register and book now, or RSVP to [email protected] - Spaces are strictly limited. If you’re unsure if this event is for you, feel free to call SANA on 0411 799 730.

21.01.2022 Parent Support for NDIS Free Webinar! Date And Time... Thu, November 26, 2020 2:30 PM 4:30 PM AWST Event description A place where parents and caregivers of NDIS Australia can come together to support one another as they journey this road. FOR Parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities and ongoing health care needs.

20.01.2022 Ava|Life : Now a registered provider of the following NDIS supports: Assist Life Stage Transition : Psychosocial Recovery Coach L1 Support Connection... Budgeting and Financial Mngmt L2 Support Coordination Support Coordination: L3 Specialist Support Coordination. Thank you for your patience, perseverance and most of all your support!

20.01.2022 New Peer-Based Support Line Now Open! 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. 1800 151 151... ________________________________ 'BEING Supported' is a Mental Health Peer Support Line. It's a non-crisis line staffed by trained Peer Support Specialists, all with their own personal lived experience of mental health issues, system access, and trauma histories. Peer Support Specialists can provide emotional support in a safe and confidential environment, listen in a non-judgmental manner, and provide problem solving solutions. Peer Support Specialists are trained to provide information and referral pathways where required.

19.01.2022 How does the NDIS and health system work together?? The NDIS can provide a significant source of support for people; however, it is not intended to replace health or other public ... services. These remain the responsibility of state and territory governments. Visit the disability related health supports page on the NDIS website for more information. The health system also remains responsible for clinical, rehabilitation and medical treatment.

18.01.2022 Parents and GrandParents The Power of Participation is a FREE workshop around children's safe, healthy, and positive participation. THIS WEEK and ONLINE from the comfort of your own lounge

16.01.2022 Training For Teachers : August 28th! Building capacity in all directions!

16.01.2022 Things are happening at Ava|Life! It's all go! Including ensuring the safety of customers, staff and visitors! Dog Rock Boulevarde has new tennants! ... #safetyfirst #peoplefirst

16.01.2022 The awesome crew at Albany Pride are putting on a movie.. It's a festive movie, for a festive time of year!! I'm hearing it's going to be a sell out! ... See attached!

16.01.2022 Hi All, Local update! Firstly, thanks everyone for your support this past 12 months! As of July 18th Ava|Life has been in operation for 1 year!! . Flew by!! ... Since registration in June 2020, there have been an influx of referrals which is both fantastic AND exciting! The big announcement is that Ava|Life is now at capacity!! This will ease in around 8-12 weeks, but currently there is a wait for services, and the phone can't be answered during face to face appointments Please do send a text or leave a voicemail if you can't get hold of me! Also, there are a bunch of helpful Q&As you can access via the facebook message option.. Please feel welcome to open up Ava|Life message and take a look! Thanks again.. Grateful to help and grateful for your support

15.01.2022 Are you considering hiring your own independent support workers? The Quality and Safeguards Commission have developed mandatory training modules specifically for support workers to ensure your safety and rights are maintained. Training Modules :... https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/ See more

15.01.2022 Being a participant on the NDIS doesn't mean ALL your supports have to be funded.. Your Ava Life Support Coordinator can help you connect to all kinds of awesome events in your area. Albany Roller Derby League are hosting this special event.. Why not 'roll' in and try something fun ! The City of Albany also provide a whole calendar of activities that is set to go off this Spring and Summer!... Getting involved in local community events is a great way for young people of all abilities, and thier families, to meet other like minded people and have fun at the same time..

13.01.2022 For people with ASD (Autism), every-day sounds, activities, and environments can be frightening. These every day experiences can create an escalation in unhelpful behaviors if not recognised and addressed appropriately.... So, why do people living with ASD engage in unhelpful behaviors ? A person experiencing overwhelm may not be able to recognise or verbalise thier experience in the moment. This is especially true for children. Without support to engage in positive behaviour therapies, some children may engage in unhelpful behaviors in an attempt to reduce environmental static, as a way to cope.. Or as a way to communicate that 'something' is not okay right now. We all need to work on ways of reducing that static, providing the space for people living with ASD to breathe and focus. We can also assist by providing avenues for learning and support.

13.01.2022 The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission are starting up in Western Australia in December 2020. You may ask yourself.. 'WHY do i need to know this?' ... If you have an issue with supports you are accesing through the NDIS, and if you can't seem to resolve those issues directly with your provider, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner can help you sort it out!! Question: Are you happy with the services funded by the NDIS plan you recieve? That can be hard to answer What does 'happy' look like My service provider has provided me with clear information on the supports i recieve. My service provider and support staff have given me clear information about what i can expect from thier service, who to contact if i have a concern, and how i can change or cancel support sessions or my service agreement if i need to. My service provider and supports do what they say they are going to do, and i am consulted around changes in support staff or appointment times. My service provider and supports know exactly what supports they provide to me, they know who is in my life, and they show they care about what matters to me. My service provider and supports respect my right to make my own decisions and take reasonable risks. We even have discussions where they encourage me to try new things! My service provider and supports are polite and respectful, not just to me, but to everyone in my world. My provider and supports are honest and upfront about how support will be delivered. My provider and supports have great communication with my other providers - like my NDIS funded therapists.. and even my non NDIS funded supports at the local hospital. I feel secure, at ease, and reassured.... like i can rely on my service provider and supports. . Which means i can spend less time stressed and more time focussed on achieving my goals! The below video with the NDIS Q&S Commissioner helps to explain things...

12.01.2022 An important event update from the City of Albany.. LEGO Club returns to the Albany Public Library on March 10 and will be held on the second Wednesday of every month from 4-5pm. RSVP essential!! ... Come along for individual, group and team challenges that will keep the kids engaged and entertained while developing their creativity and problem-solving skills. Sessions are suitable for children aged 6-12 years and all LEGO is supplied. RSVP essential: https://bit.ly/3iHwltz

10.01.2022 Not eligible for the National Hearing Supports Program? There are new avenues to access hearing supports via the NDIS! Click the link below! ... https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBcJ_BfnuRU/ Or https://www.ndis.gov.au//ndis-and-other-g/hearing-supports

08.01.2022 Today's helpful link.. KompleteCare Community and Home Care Services have assisted Absolutely Autism in creating this super informative Autsim and the NDIS video! I hope everyone's had a good start to the week

06.01.2022 How to navigate the NDIS Myplace Participant Portal. If you are self managing your plan, This quick video gives a step by step on how to claim payments to pay providers.

06.01.2022 Filmmaker Audrey O'Connor lives with Down Syndrome. She hopes her new film, based on her experience in high school, will pave the way for a more diverse film industry in Australia.

05.01.2022 Useful skill building resources for Families

05.01.2022 Corona Virus : Small changes can make a huge difference! Albany and the Great Southern are included in the re-introduced lockdown. The lockdown is in place for Perth, The Peel and The South West Regions.... School holidays are now over, and some people will have recently returned from those regions. To uphold our commitment in ensuring safe and responsible service provision, we will ask customers who have recently returned from these regions to let us know. We can then arrange to meet with you via video or phone call. , ' !! Ryan & Karina

04.01.2022 Job Opening For : L2 Support Coordinator (NDIS) 0.80FTE . , .... : ’ Level 2: Coordination of Supports This role includes (but is not limited to): Understanding the Plan; Connect with Supports and Services; Design Support Approaches; Establish Supports; Coach, Refine, Reflect; Targeted Support Coordination; Crisis: Planning, Prevention, Mitigation and Action; Build Capacity and Resilience; and Report to the NDIA. Candidates for the position of Support Coordinator must meet the following requirements, prior to requesting an application pack. 2 years minimum case management / case worker / social work experience or similar. Recognized formal qualifications : min cert IV. Mental Health, Community Work, Disabilty Work or equiv. Excellent documentation skills including maintaining client management systems, case planning and incident reporting. Unrestricted WA driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle. Mandatory Completion of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Module for support workers prior to commencement. Please email to request an application pack. ryan @ ava-life.com.au | , . Ava|Life Memberships and Registrations - (), (), (), (), () , (), ().

03.01.2022 That’s the Support Coordinator’s job. We hear it often.... But how often are we actually correct?... Evie Naufal talks about what that fine line looks like...

03.01.2022 Want to get fit? Build strength? But don't want to get hailed on??! If you want to access personal training for increased strength and mobility, this is a capacity building item within your budget: Personal Training. This can be in groups, on your own, inside, outside... And you can also bring a support person!... I'm going to be starting a conversation with local fitness providers this week, to discuss registering to provide NDIA managed participants access to their local gyms. ----------------------------- The NDIA recently introduced a more flexible approach to accessing supports within budget categories. If you don't have access to one type of support, with evidence that the support is needed, you can request an alteration of your NDIS plan to include that support. If you're interested in accessing a broad range of services, you're welcome to email me with your enquiry and I'll do my best to help you out with links and information. If you have L1, L2 or L3 Support Coordination listed as an item in your plan, and if you want to have continued support to access a range of businesses, you can send me an email to book an intro session to go over what's available locally to help you achieve your goals. Email: [email protected]

02.01.2022 With only a few weeks to go, it's time to start prepping and getting ready for a successful 2021! There are a number of ribbons to tie, and reporting deadlines to meet, before 01 January 2021. Ava|Life will be temporarily unavailable between: Monday 21st December 2020, ... returning on.. Monday 04 January 2021 If you would like a session to make sure your supports are in place to keep you on track over this short break, please text for an appointment before the 14th December on 0480150102. Seasons greetings to everyone

02.01.2022 Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced more flexibility and increased choice for participants to live with their families, friends and partners. Changes to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) rules mean couples will be able to share a bedroom where they choose to do so, and children will be able to share a room with their parent or siblings. SDA is designed for NDIS participants who cannot live in mainstream housing because of extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, but who want to live independently from carers, or whose needs would be best met through SDA.

01.01.2022 Relationships, NDIS Australia, and Youth: Talking with Youth about Intimacy and Relationships. Free online webinar!!.... Caregivers, parents, and supportive staff often provide messages about relationships with youth as they grow. What messages about disability and relationships are young people getting from adults and other areas in their life? This three-part series will look at ways to talk about friendships, family, romance and other relationships and how we can set the foundation for healthy relationships throughout life.

01.01.2022 Q n A... What does a Specialist Support Coordinator do? A good Specialist Support Coordinator will work with you to create a comprehensive support plan, assisting you to overcome complex barriers to successful plan implementation.... SSC is a time-limited support, meaning a Specialist Support Coordinator is engaged for a specific task/purpose. This often includes: Exploring suitable housing options Linking in with specialised supports Transitioning out of correctional facilities or SMHRUs Developing a holistic intervention plan to be put in place by Support Workers If you are finding there is too much going on in your world, or too many services at your door, and the overwhelm is real.. Talk to your planner or send a message to see if Coordination can help

01.01.2022 As of 1 December 2020, approved providers supporting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will also be required to be registered as a provider with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.