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24.01.2022 Just in from QDN - "The new compulsory Independent Assessment will be the only thing that determines a participant’s NDIS plan and budget. Participants will not be able to provide their own medical reports and will only be asked to consider their goals after the independent assessor has determined their budget. This proposed process is completely at odds with the core principles of the NDIS choice and control. " If you want to give feedback you can fill in the QDN survey and they will use this to develop a submission to the Government about these assessments. Survey is here - https://bit.ly/33zXGrl

24.01.2022 This is on this week, for FREE!!!!! Don't miss out! You also get a huge discount if you are viewing and decide to pay to get full access. There is loads of invaluable information about autism here!

22.01.2022 Essential training opportunity for parents who have children with disabilities and anxieties. It is in February 2021 so there is plenty of time to book a ticket and organise to attend! https://www.compassaustralia.com.au//neuro-developmental-t

22.01.2022 Need to learn more about autism ASAP? Here is a week-long event 21-25/9/2020 to educate and empower people about autism! 25 Expert Talks Over 5 days with 75% Actually Autistic Speakers who know what they are talking about given their lived experiences. This is a great resource for parents wanting to understand autism better and create supportive environments for their children. Register here - https://autism-explained.teachable.com/p/2020-online-

22.01.2022 New technology in the form of electronic silicone skin has made it possible to improve prosthetics so people with them can sense pain or danger and avoid damaging their prosthetics. This is pretty cool! Pain sensing fake skin! It also offers an alternative to invasive skin grafts and can make artificial limbs feel more natural. This material also has the ability to response as fast as a real human pain response. You can real more about it here: - https://theconversation.com/pain-sensing-electronic-silicon

22.01.2022 My view from my home office - Far North Qld - Raintrees! I love to watch the change in the seasons over the year through this tree - the colours, the leaf drop, the flowers. -LIZ@TNB

21.01.2022 Plan managed? Don't forget to check your monthly statements for accuracy! Make sure providers have your oversight too!Plan managed? Don't forget to check your monthly statements for accuracy! Make sure providers have your oversight too!

21.01.2022 Starry Night Cinema IS ON TONIGHT! Rock up to the Cairns Botanic Gardens and relax under the tropical night sky for a family movie! Showing at 7.30pm, TONIGHT 21st November: Clueless join teenager Cher Horowitz as she tackles school, boys, family, growing up and drama.

21.01.2022 One of my favorite quotes of all time!

20.01.2022 Come and join Hear For Kids for a family afternoon tea. Get to know other families and Deaf Services staff while you enjoy a relaxed afternoon get-together. Par...ents and children enrolled at or interested in Hear for Kids are encouraged to attend. Date: Friday 23 October 2020 Time: 3.30pm 5.00pm Where: Brinsmead Community Hall 85 (lot 14) Loridan Drive, Brinsmead, Cairns Why come to afternoon tea? * Meet other families in the community * Find out more about Hear for Kids and Deaf Services * Chat to Hear for Kids staff about service options

19.01.2022 For these of you on the Tablelands, Ravenshoe is holding a Christmas Eve in the Park event on the 24th December at 6.30pm!

18.01.2022 Starry Night Cinema, Cairns Botanic Gardens, relax under the tropical night sky and watch a movie with the family! Showing at 7.30pm, this Saturday 21st November: Clueless join teenager Cher Horowitz as she tackles school, boys, family, growing up and drama.

18.01.2022 The Endeavour Foundation has a good explanation of identity-first and person-first language and how you can go about respecting people with disabilities better with the language you use. Check it out! https://www.endeavour.com.au//should-i-say-disabled-or-per

17.01.2022 Stuck for something to do? Check out the Build-a-Bear workshops at Mt Sheridan Plaza in Cairns! The next session is on TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER at 10am - 3pm and there is an entry fee of $7, plus a low cost (between $5 and 25) for materials. You can see more information here: https://mtsheridanplaza.com.au/event/build-a-bear-workshops/

15.01.2022 Plan managers can assist with supported decision making. This means we can give you the tools or information you need to make your own decisions about what supports you buy with your NDIS funding. It is NOT the plan manager's role to make this decision for you, so if you have a plan manager that says you can't buy something you need for your disability, come on over to Tropical North Bookkeeping, where we respect your right to decide!

14.01.2022 Support in Finances in any business undertaking is essential - check out this primary producers course on offer in Townsville.

12.01.2022 Multi sensory learning at it's best!

12.01.2022 Did you know that people with a disability have a 3.6 times higher rate of potentially avoidable deaths than the general population!? Suicide was one of the two leading causes of death, with the other being coronary heart disease which potentially could have been delayed/avoided with improved diabetes management. Even more alarming is the fact that mortality rates were highest in people with disabilities who were in residential accomodation support. You can see the Commission's summary here: - https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/2020-report-mortality-pat?

12.01.2022 National Coffee Day Australia - the fire water that keeps this out of the box household functioning! Who are you planning on having a cuppa with today?

12.01.2022 Please share this! Lots of people are unsure of what to do once they've found a plan manager. This cuts to the chase and makes it simpler, just like how we like to make things simpler and uncomplicated for our clients where possible!

09.01.2022 Here's another advantage of using Tropical North Bookkeeping as your NDIS Plan Management Agency! We aren't an agency, but rather two women with lived experience of disabilities and navigating the NDIS. Our knowledge of the NDIS is priceless to you, as we can share that knowledge and offer you a personalised and individual service unlike what you would typically get from a larger company. Contact us for a chat anytime! (Picture of TNB logo)

07.01.2022 Luna Warrior Camps for FNQ Teens and Young Adults! Luna Warrior Adventures (part of FNQ Occupational Therapy) has teamed up with Small World Journeys and Mungalli Falls Outdoor Education to create 2 x 5 day adventure experience for teenagers (high school aged students - including those starting next year and finishing this year) and Young Adults (18-30’ish) This fun packed adventure includes activities such as obstacle courses, archery, boomerang throwing, massive land waters...lide, low ropes course, raft building, glow worm and platypus spotting, water fall swims, bush walks, evening campfires and more! Activities are non competitive and are modified by the Occupational Therapist, to provide success and achievement to each teen. Support for the Teen Adventure Camp is provided at 2 participants to 1 support worker at all times. For many activities this level of support is increased further with additional Mungalli Falls Staff.

07.01.2022 Visual Timetables - these are set in stone at our house and we started working from the morning 'wake up' to get the day 'started on the right foot'. I can happily say that after 6 months we are all now complying with the first 2 hours of the day's schedule! Whoo Hoo! Do you use visual schedules? How are you travelling on implementing them?

05.01.2022 There are new Easy Read residential tenancy factsheets available here https://qdn.org.au/e-blast-new-easy-read-residential-tenan/ - These factsheets explain the covid19 changes in legislation which will still be in place til 31 December 2020.

04.01.2022 Using Your NDIS Plan, Booklet 3, Page 10 gives you a guide on how to decide what supports you will buy. Plan managers can assist with this decision process by discussing these questions with you, but they cannot decide for you.

03.01.2022 How many of you live with a disability and can identify with invasive personal questions about how you acquired your disability? What about statements like feeling sorry for you or how they couldn't do it if it was them in your shoes? Check out this great ABC story on this issue!

03.01.2022 Plan Management: The NDIS pays your plan manager, who will pay your providers for you. Your plan manager must be registered with the NDIS. A registered provider meets the NDIS quality and safety standards. Your other support providers may or may not be registered with NDIS. Your plan manager cannot pay more than the NDIS set price limit in the price guide for specific supports. At Tropical North Bookkeeping we currently have two Plan Managers working to assist our clients - both with lived experience of disability themselves, and being carers for persons with disability. Email us anytime to find out how we can assist with your NDIS plan - [email protected] for LIZ & [email protected] to get directly through to LISA.

03.01.2022 There are some drawbacks to having your NDIS funding plan managed. Here at Tropical North Bookkeeping, we try to turn these drawbacks into advantages! For starters, we strive to pay invoices as PROMPTLY as possible! When we receive invoices, we claim and draw down on the funds usually the next day, and when the funds arrive, we pay your bills for you immediately. This is an advantage as prompt payment of invoices prevents tension over finances between client and provider, maintains goodwill and secures the client's good standing and relationship with their providers. (pic of a timer / clock / stopwatch)

01.01.2022 Don't delay! If you have someone with an intellectual disability, take advantage of this Thrive Learning offer to learn how to cook. It is a 10 module online program with videos and a workbook to support people with intellectual disabilities learn to cook. Best of all, it is FREE for a limited time only! The following is included in this program: develop a basic understanding of some utensils used in the kitchen increase your ability and confidence in making quick, healthy sn...acks and meals be aware of risks when cooking and apply safe cooking practices Sign up here today : https://www.endeavour.com.au/services/thrive/thrive-learning