Category: 04. Disability News
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Preventing Mealtime Risks: Why Proactive Dietitian Support Matters for NDIS Participants
A recent media release from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has highlighted a critical safety focus across the disability sector: preventing choking and improving safe mealtime practices for NDIS participants. Following nationwide mealtime safety checks, the Commission identified concerns where safe mealtime and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) supports were not consistently implemented. As a result,…
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NDIS Link Up: Connecting Our Local Provider Community
Hunter Primary Care is pleased to invite local NDIS providers to NDIS Link Up, a relaxed community meet-up designed to strengthen collaboration across our region. As our sector continues to evolve, connection and shared learning are more important than ever. NDIS Link Up creates space for providers to come together, exchange ideas and build stronger…
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Join our Bite-Sized Allied Health Insights Series
Are you looking to gain confidence in supporting NDIS participants with informed choice and control when it comes to appropriate NDIS providers? Wouldn’t it be great to meet the allied health providers before supporting a referral or recommendation? We understand how important it is to recommend providers who align with your participants’ values and offer…
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To-ròl, our wellbeing place for connection and gathering
We are excited to announce that To-ròl, our wellbeing place for connection and gathering, is now open for NDIS participants. The word To-ròl, (pronounced too-rol) is an Awabakal word meaning ‘to be in a state of healing’ and ‘to be well’. Our first To-ròl service to commence is the gym. Georgia Amess, our Accredited Exercise…
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How to find the right Support Coordinator
Support Coordination can help you to get the most out of your NDIS plan. The following article explores some helpful things to consider when choosing the right Support Coordinator for you.
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How to access NDIS Support Coordination during COVID-19
The NDIS has introduced a temporary measure that allows you to access Support Coordination using your plan’s Core Budget during COVID-19. Find out what this means for you and your NDIS Plan.
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Building Capacity through Specialised Support coordination
Accessing and navigating the NDIS can at times be difficult and frustrating for many, particularly if you or someone you care for have complex needs that require a high level of support. Hunter Primary Care is a registered NDIS provider and has been providing health and well-being services to the community for almost 30 years.…
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PHN announce funding for Psychosocial Support Service
Primary Health Network announces funding to support people with a severe mental health condition not covered by the NDIS