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NDIS & Family Violence; Important Privacy, Safety and Protection Considerations.

Why privacy, information-sharing and parental responsibility require extra care in family violence contexts.

Nov 14 • 

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October 2025

Thriving Kids, “Mild Autism,” and the Only Lifeboat in the Ocean

Breaking down what 'Thriving Kids' means for families, why “mild autism” isn’t a thing, and how parents can navigate the changes.

Oct 22 • 

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September 2025

Stretching Your NDIS Funding Further: A Survival Guide for Parents and Carers.

Eight practical and relevant points for dodging dodgy charges and taking the guesswork out of your invoices.

Sep 9 • 

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July 2025

10 Protective Tips: for your next NDIS planning meeting

A checklist for surviving the annual dance with the NDIS.

Jul 14 • 

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Breaking: NDIS To Scrap Impairment Categories, Introduce Hogwarts House Sorting Model in New Plan Reform Pilot.

Introducing a Bold New Framework for the NDIS: Scrapping Impairment Categories To Sort Participants by Hogwarts House Instead.

Jul 10 • 

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NDIS Impairment Notices 101: For Providers and Participants

And what can you do about it now (besides scream into a pillow).

Jul 8 • 

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June 2025

Travelling This Road: What the 50% Travel Cap Means for Allied Health and Participants.

When travel cuts drive therapists away, who really pays the price?

Jun 20 • 

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Trauma-Informed Practice: Safety Isn’t a Bonus. It’s the Bare Minimum.

A Guide for Parents Who Are Done With Sticker Charts!

Jun 16 • 

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May 2025

Get ready for funding periods

And yes, it’s giving admin overload...

May 16 • 

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April 2025

The Choice That Wasn’t - Homeschooling by Default.

The hidden reality of “voluntary” homeschooling for families whose children feel pushed out of systems that were never designed for them.

Apr 29 • 

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Surviving Stated Supports and Section 44: Navigating Your NDIS Plan in 2025

A no-BS guide to what Stated Supports mean under PACE — and why Section 44 just made them a bigger deal.

Apr 19 • 

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Set up for success with Support Workers

Getting the funding is just the first step...

Apr 10 • 

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