On this episode Hannah chats to the wonderful Cindy from iHelp Disability Services about all things SIL.

You can contact Cindy at:

[email protected]

or check out the iHelp Disability Services website:

https://i-helpdisability.com.au/

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This episode Hannah spoke with Sulett Van Wyk from Pebble Community Support.

Sulett is the third South African to be on the podcast. Sulett started Pebble only a few months ago and is kicking goals with employment.

We discussed the STA that Pebble will be offering as well. Pebble is teaming up with friend of the pod, Tara from Me Plus More (Episode 14).

You can contact Sulett by email:

[email protected]

or check out the website:

Pebblecommunity.com.au

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Hannah and Sam catch up to go through the latest NDIS News.

Links to items covered in this episode:

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9563-sda-demand-projections-report-released

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9085-changes-kind-funding-arrangements-participants-south-australia-department-human-services

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9523-ndis-reform-co-design-update

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9493-media-release-agency-ndis-supporting-more-600000-australians-and-their-families

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9388-resource-our-guideline-younger-people-residential-aged-care-updated

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9386-hwl-ebsworth-data-breach-update

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9372-weve-updated-self-management-guide-and-our-guideline-creating-your-plan.

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This episode Hannah and Sam spoke to Tara Shekede from Me Plus More.

Me Plus More is an online learning tool for people with intellectual disability. Through the platform, Tara adds more to supports already being provided.

Contact Tara by email:

[email protected]

Check out the website:

meplusmore.com.au

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On this episode, Hannah talks to Matt Hansson, Community Engagement Manager at Cocoon SDA care.

Matt discussed his personal story with disability and accessing mental health support. He discussed his love of playing sports, especially Pickleball.

You can contact Matt by email: [email protected], or check out the website cocoons.com.au

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On this episode, Hannah talks to Lauren Hockley, co-founder of Care Seekers, with her sister Marissa Sandler (who was unwell on the day of recording).

Lauren discussed how they support participants to find the right support worker and how critical the right support worker can be.

You can contact Careseeksershttps://www.careseekers.com.au/

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On this episode, Hannah and Sam spoke to Ellie Garland founder and CEO of Prydes Support.

We discussed issues LGBTIQ+ people have when accessing support in the NDIS.

You can contact Ellie at:[email protected]

And, check out their website:prydessupport.com

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On this episode, Hannah spoke to the amazing Leila Farahani, social worker and all-round awesome person. Leila provides social work and counselling. Today we are introducing an addition to her offerings; Thrive Family Support.

Thrive Family Support provides SIL and they do it well.

You can contact Leila at: [email protected], or for Thrive: [email protected]

Leila's website is: phoenixes.com.au

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This episode Hannah and Sam spoke to the founder of KonnectFEST and Support Warrior Marketing, Karen Lorenzon (The Pink Haired Lady).

Karen is making waves in the marketing and networking arena of the NDIS.

You can contact Karen at: [email protected]

And, check out her website: yourkonnections.com.au

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This week Hannah and Sam explain the different ways plans can be managed in the NDIS.

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