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...]
Lucy and her family have been very thoughtful in creating a role at her local florist. In this article we share the very practical steps they took. Download the word version of … [Read more...]
Self Direction opens up an exciting array of possibilities and more than ever the opportunity to be the author of your own destiny. But sometimes it can be hard to fathom just what is possible … [Read more...]
Looking to choose a service provider to host funding you have been deemed eligible for? We think it is vital that this relationship is treated as a genuine partnership. Stake out the parameters of a … [Read more...]
Tips to think beyond rosters and shift duties to build a truly personalised support structure. Download the word version of Creating your ideal support system Download the PDF on Creating your … [Read more...]
The importance of fostering friendships is well recognised but it is often still hard to ‘take the leap’ and invite others in. Here, we discuss some ways to make ‘the asking’ a little … [Read more...]
At once heavily sought after and frustratingly elusive, friendships are nonetheless vital for a full and meaningful life. Here we discuss … [Read more...]
Things are changing for people with disability. We are currently in a period of great opportunity for people with disabilities and their families and allies. Download the word version of Self … [Read more...]
Mindset is a really important element for self-direction. What kinds of values and approaches are going to set us on the path of a full and inclusive life? In this new article directed to families we … [Read more...]
