Michelle Donelly, Course Co-ordinator Occupational Therapy Southern Cross University, has been a participant in our online sessions and contacted us about the difference she saw in our … [Read more...]
Recruitment success: getting clear on your ‘who’
Our previous blog on this issue started 'at the end’ or on tips to get clear on the purpose of paid support. We recommended this as a first step in successful recruitment. For starters, … [Read more...]
Recruitment success: getting clear on your purpose
Really good paid support is a key aspect of taking more control, being able to get on with your life and sustaining effort in self direction. Attracting, inviting and supporting the ‘right’ people is … [Read more...]
Online session FAQ
Why are you charging for webinars? We have a vision to amplify the voices of the real experts in self-directed support. That is, those individuals with disability and family members who are genuine … [Read more...]
The benefits of self-directing support
Check out our fabulous guest speakers for our upcoming events! Register here for our webinar on the 5th November 2014 Register here for our information sessions in Newcastle, NSW, on the 13th and … [Read more...]
Brothers and sisters and the orders of love
I find myself often being asked by parents and those who work in the disability sector about being a 'sibling'. Have there been difficulties growing up? How do I get my kids involved? I don't want my … [Read more...]
There is no “I” in team: Lessons in creating your own dream team
Carolyn Campbell-McLean is Senior Facilitator with My Choice Matters, NSW. For 13 years she has used the Attendant Care Program and has self-managed her support for 6 years. This involves managing a … [Read more...]
Stereotypes are mental slavery
“Some stories enhance life; others degrade it. So we must be careful about the stories we tell, about the way we define ourselves and other people.” (Burton Blatt) NPR is an American non-profit … [Read more...]
