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24.01.2022 SA: Please Share! 2 jobs with The Growing Space - Support Coordinator N/NE Suburbs of Adelaide and Home Researcher 1. Support Coordinator: Our northern Adelaide... team really want an extra person on board. We need someone ready to hit the ground running, so not a rookie this time, sorry. You've got to have experience as a Support Coordinator, LAC or Planner (if you are one of the last two we can rebuild you, it's ok). Maybe a service coordinator from a provider, but you need to have some excellent NDIS knowledge. You should be a disabled person or a family carer. You need to be fabulously self motivated, organised, passionate about disabled people living good lives, and thorough, and happy to work from home (we don't have an office). You need to have or get all the relevant clearances and stuff, and a reliable insured vehicle or transport. You need to read our website and have a decent scroll though our Facebook page and understand our perspectives on things. We are not a "typical" provider. You need to be able to commit to offering 25+ billable hours of work each week. We are open to contractor or employee model, whatever works for you - the important thing is that we're a good fit for each other. Start ASAP. $$ are at or above industry standards, and negotiable to a point. 2. Home Researcher: We're looking for someone for about 10-15 hours per week, to do "drop of a hat" research work online and by phone, from home. The role will be a bit like a PA for our coordinators who might call or email you and say "Please find me a few OTs available within 2 weeks in the western suburbs who specialise in equipment prescription for children", for example. You'll need to be quick online, a googlemeister and confident on the phone. You'll need to be able to confidently use Microsoft software and send emails that make sense. You need to be a pretty practical soul. We would especially like applications from disabled people..$30/hour casual. You will also need to have or get clearances etc. and be a good human. About Us - We're a team of about 25 disabled people and carers who work toward people with disability and families living better lives. Check our website for more, including our profiles. How to apply - please send an email with your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] Please don't ask questions here (but feel free to share or tag!), and read this post carefully before you apply to make sure you address our requirements.

24.01.2022 For some, home isn’t a safe place to be during COVID-19. If you’re worried about your safety, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, counselling... and support is always available for women experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence. You can contact these Domestic Violence Services; Domestic Violence Crisis Line (1800 800 098) Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). For more information https://breakthecycle.sa.gov.au/

20.01.2022 The code of conduct for providers states: "Choice and control is a core principle of the NDIS. People with disability have the right to choice and control about... who supports them and how their supports and services are delivered." What's your opinion? Read: https://zcu.io/CCF0 #ndis #ndisprovider #ndisparticipants #supportworker #disabilitysupport #ndisnews #pwd #australianews

20.01.2022 Are you a keen photographer willing to share your passion in Gawler and beyond? Mr J is a friendly guy in his mid 30’s living in Gawler. He works part-time mos...t of the week and drives his own car. He is interested in Photography and would like to meet a fellow enthusiast with camera and computer knowledge to develop his Digital Storytelling skills. He’d love to find someone around his age to do daytrips with and be supported on staycations in regional South Australia. He is passionate about his sport and plays AFL, soccer and cricket. Mr J also has a goal of travelling overseas. Seeking: A male to join him in travelling with his sister and her partner to the Gold Coast, Queensland for Australia Day 2021. Anticipating initially meeting up on Sundays for daytrips with opportunity to support Mr J at other times. Pay rates will be negotiated depending on experience. Need to be willing to get the following - DHS Employment screening clearance and NDIS Worker Orientation Module-Quality, Safety and You. Please email brief introduction and why you would be great for this job AND your resume to [email protected] by Wednesday 16th December. Interviews and employment arrangements will be held directly with Mr J and his support team. pic desc: a photo of a laptop keyboard and and SLR camera on a wooden surface

20.01.2022 Our Term 4 All Abilities Basketball Programs start on 25th October 2020! These sessions are specifically designed for children with: An intellectual or physic...al disability Learning and integration difficulties Any type of special needs https://www.adelaidebasketball.com.au/all-abilities We will be running 3 x 50 minute sessions on Sunday mornings. The first session is for 6-9 year olds, the second for 10-13 year olds and the third for 14-18 year olds. Each session will have a maximum coach to player ratio of 1 to 3. Sessions will run at Burragah Rec Centre (140 Kelly Road, Modbury North) with no other activities happening at the facility at the same time. We have a great team of trained coaches to ensure your child gets the most out of each session while participating in a safe and friendly environment. For more information or to book your session, please visit: https://www.adelaidebasketball.com.au/all-abilities

20.01.2022 Charlie Chaplin lived 88 years. He left us 4 statements: (1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems. (2) I love walking in the rain because no ...one can see my tears. (3) The most lost day in life is the day we don't laugh. (4) Six best doctors in the world...: 1. The sun, 2. Rest, 3. Exercise, 4. Diet, 5. Self-respect 6. Friends. Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life... Life is just a journey! Therefore, live today! Tomorrow may not be. See more

19.01.2022 Silly words in the NDIS MyPlace Portal My Support Budget Page ...When you look at the portal and you half die, thinking there's no money left in your NDIS plan... because you've just started a new plan and the portal says: "Available Funds: $0.00" Wait, what?! The plan just started! "Available Funds: $0.00" "Allocated Funds: $133K" "Spent Funds: $2,467.91" "Approved Funds: $136K" So, if you are a Self Manager, that thing what says "Available Funds" is some kind of evil voodoo sh*t, because it DOES NOT MEAN that's what you have left in the plan. So, defying all common sense, the part that says "Allocated Funds" is actually what is left for you to spend in your plan for Self Managers, and for others, it's the amount taken up by service bookings, but not yet claimed. The nominee who sent me a screenshot called me in tears today, thinking her daughter's plan had been changed and they had lost all their funding. No. No. No. If you are PLAN Managed, you'll often find that your "Available funds" are nothing. Nada. Zip. What this means in *real* people speak, is that your Plan Manager has put in a service booking, "reserving" all of your funds so that they can make claims and pay your bills. They haven't actually taken your money at all. If you are Agency Managed, firstly, just quietly, please switch to Plan or Self Management, and secondly, the "Available Funds" only refers to what's left after your current Service Bookings (or "holds by providers") are taken out. Oh, and while I'm at it, has anyone noticed that the fortnightly transport payment has disappeared from the bar graph? Personally, I'm bummed, because that what what I used to use to see whether the rest of the funding is on track - it showed me where along the bar we are in relation to the length of the plan. I miss it. NDIA, please bring it back, or even better, add one for EVERYBODY that just shows, relatively, how far along in the plan we are, please. Here is how the NDIS (terribly) describes the silly words on the NDIS portal. There is no explanation of this in the NDIS Participant Portal Step by Step Guide. "My Support Budget page The My Support Budget page provides a summary of your current plan budget. It shows how your funds have been allocated or spent so far. It shows how much funding is available for your supports. It also includes quotable supports funding once NDIS has accepted a quote. Approved Funds Approved Funds is the approved budget in your current plan. It includes the stated supports. It also includes quotable supports funding once NDIS has accepted a quote. Spent Funds Spent Funds is the total amount NDIS has paid to you if you have self-managed support funding, or to your providers. Allocated Funds Allocated Funds is the total amount assigned to you if you have self-managed support funding. For other types of funding, it is the amount allocated to your providers. Available Funds Available Funds is the amount remaining in your plan that you can use for supports." This post is copyright of a grumpy Sam from The Growing Space. As if we didn't have enough rubbish to stress over, right? You're welcome to share this on Facebook, with credit and no edits. If you want to share it elsewhere, please ask, or I'll get grumpier. Picture descriptions are in the alt text for each image for screen readers, as per usual.

18.01.2022 We have capacity to assist extra participants who require support services or support coordination. Please call or inbox us for any assistance

18.01.2022 Fantastic news!!

17.01.2022 If you can help then please do so!!!! We need to STOP the abuse and prevent this from ever happening again. If you know something, speak up!!!

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10.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and @R U OK Day. We remember those we have lost and acknowledge the suffering of loved ones left behind. This year’s RUOK ...theme is There’s more to say after are you okay. Check out the RUOK website for great tips on how to start and stay in a conversation about mental health: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is having trouble coping: Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Lived Experience Telephone Support Service 1800 013 755 #ruok #ruokday #ruokayday #worldsuicidepreventionday #theresmoretosayafterruok Posting this beautiful flag decorated at the Festival of Now by Jai Grant

10.01.2022 During #NationalDEWeek2020 share the ‘Find a Developmental Educator’ website page to help others learn how they can find a DE! The DEAI lists Developmental Educ...ators, who are engaged as sole practitioners or who work for an agency, on the DEAI website as requested. This register was developed to assist NDIS Participants, families and other professionals to find the services of Developmental Educators. There are listings for most states in Australia and the list is steadily growing. Families, Planners, LACs and Support Coordinators often use this list to find a DE! Link to page: http://www.deai.com.au/developmental-educators-with-registe If you are a DE, or your business provides developmental education services, and you would like to be added to this list, please complete this online form: https://www.deai.com.au/find-a-developmental-educator-appli Image description: white background with words ‘FIND A DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR! middle and centre of the image in black font. Website link features underneath in smaller black font in lowercase letters. Image includes light and darker shaded green shapes in the 4 corners.

10.01.2022 NOT SURE ABOUT A CHOICE YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO MAKE? Here are some powerful questions to ask yourself: 1. Is this moving me forward?... 2. Do I feel more like myself? 3. Does this clear the way for more good stuff to show up? 4. Will I sleep peacefully tonight? 5. Would my kids, my best friend or my grandma be proud of me? Slow down and centre yourself to be sure you are honestly answering these questions. Take at least one full minute with some deep breaths to do this now. Now re-answer the questions. It can really help to do this with a trusted friend. BE HONEST. The truth will set you free.

06.01.2022 Continuing from last week’s posts about Integrity Care, and where we talked about self-managed supports, we note that all registered NDIS providers are required... to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check, but non-registered providers are not. Self-managed participants are able to request their unregistered providers obtain one of these Checks, however this is not compulsory. So it is important that people can get good information to grow their skills and confidence in how to choose providers with good credentials. Alongside options like asking for police checks, references, and the like, some simple strategies include self-managed participants being encouraged to arrange someone they trust to meet any new providers, or to be present at the first couple of meetings. We’ve heard that the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is developing a NDIS Worker Screening Database. This will contain information about cleared and excluded workers and will support the national ongoing monitoring of the criminal history records of workers with clearances. It will be important for participants to be able to browse this database for the names of organisation directors/officers who were part of an agency that was deregistered/banned, to see if they’re involved with a provider the participant is thinking of using. Tell us in the comments below what other information you’d like to get from a database like this. ---- #NDISSupports #Safeguarding

05.01.2022 ***FREE*** Are you busy this Thursday 12 Nov from 10-12? Would you like some practical strategies to help you with your child’s behaviour? Come along to our ...FREE short parenting course! We also have free crèche for your child while you’re in the next room learning! Book in now! Call 8293 9000 See more

03.01.2022 We have opened the consultation for our draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. We want to hear your feedback about the actions we will take over the next ...four years to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of our services and supports for people living with disability. If you, a member of your family, or a person you support, access services and supports provided by us we would like to hear from you. Our employees, contractors and agents and the broader South Australian community are encouraged to provide feedback too. To get involved and provide feedback head to http://www.dhs.sa.gov.au/dhsdaip

03.01.2022 Life has left its scars on all of us. Some of us roll over and give up while others use those experiences as reason to succeed in life! Peter Borda explains, with PASSION, that you are the determining factor and most importantly that YOU CAN DO IT!!!

02.01.2022 What are Positive Behaviour Supports - PBS? I think these terms get thrown around a fair bit without a really strong understanding of what they actually mean. I'm guilty of this myself, but since working with a bunch of people with significant behavioural support needs, I'm learning more everyday. So, in layman's terms, what is PBS? It's a multi step process that starts with an evidence based (we have lots to prove it works) way of collecting and analysing information for eac...h individual, about the triggers for their behaviours, and what the person is communicating through the behaviour. Once that info is collected and understood, PBS works to help that person to find less damaging ways to express themselves, and alternative ways to communicate needs and frustrations. It also works hard to improve the life of the person, because often behaviours that are harmful to the person or those around them are a way to say "I'm bored" or "I don't like this activity" without using words (All behaviour is communication!!). A PBS plan will give concrete ideas and ways to prevent, reduce and respond to specific and general challenging behaviours across all areas of life, and if it's used consistently - at home, school, respite etc etc., it can make a HUGE difference in the person's quality of life. PBS doesn't happen overnight. It can be a long hard (not cheap) slog for everyone - especially for the person with challenging behaviour, but the results will be much longer lasting and far more worthwhile than some of the older punishment based ways of managing behaviour. NDIS funds can be used to develop a PBS Plan and implementation. Here's an awesome little six minute video that explains it better than I just did! Enjoy! This post is Copyright The Growing Space 2020 Happy for this to be shared and reproduced, but only in full, with credit, and no edits. Thanks. The video is thanks to BILD UK with further credits at the end of the video.