Podcast Episodes

On this episode Hannah and Sam chat to Susanna Ratcliffe from Disability Housing Solutions for some more information about SDA. If you want to know why running an SDA and providing SIL in the same property is a big, BIG no-no, tune in to find out why, and much more about Specialist Disability Accommodation.

To find out more about Disability Housing Solutions, check out their website:

https://disabilityhousingsolutions.com.au/

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(Our apologies for some of the sound issues on this episode, and for the boisterous kids in the background)

On this episode, Hannah and Sam catch up with the wonderful Anna Crump, Business Development and Compliance Manager at Blue Isis Support Services.

Anna previously worked for the Office of the Public Guardian, so listen in to get an insight into the role of OPG and their interactions with participants and providers within the NDIS.

If you want to get in touch with Anna you can

email: anna@blue-iris.com.au

or head to the Blue Iris website at: https://blue-iris.com.au

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A short episode to let you know that What in the NDIS now? is moving to a fortnightly release schedule. Hannah and Ellie also let you know about the delays affecting Plan Review requests, touch on the ongoing PACE rollout woes, and remind you to check out our amazing catalogue of episodes to catch up on any you may have missed!

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode, Sam and Hannah chat with Simon Rinne from The Mindful Men Podcast. Simon has an impressively varied background working in various agencies and departments, including as a planner, and then onto private practice as a social worker. His insights into these roles are fascinating and important, as is his podcast, so we hope you will head over and give that a listen too!

If you want to find out more about what Simon is doing, head to the website:

mindful-men.com.au

and if you want to get in touch, email:

hello@mindful-men.com.au

The Mindful Men Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts!

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode, Sam and Hannah go over the latest news in the world of the NDIS. Sam also reports back after attending the Brisbane NDIS review town hall.

For further information on the news releases discussed in this episode:

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9780-2023-24-annual-pricing-review-consultation-papers-released

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9770-independent-advisory-councils-annual-report-2022-23

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9769-assistive-technology-interventions-support-children

https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/research-and-evaluation/market-stewardship-and-employment/assistance-dogs-people-autism

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On this episode, Hannah and Sam chat with Katie Scriven who is an OT and business owner of Thrive OT Solutions about Occupational Therapy in regional areas, the importance of OT's to participants and their success, report writing, and much, much more!

If you want to get in touch with Katie you can:

Email: admin@thriveotsolutions.com.au

or check out the website:

www.thriveotsolutions.com.au

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On this very special episode, Hannah and Sam are joined again by the Pink-Haired Lady Karen Lorenzon for What in the NDIS now? LIVE! Recorded in front of a wonderful audience in Forest Lake QLD on the 19th of January 2024, our subject matter experts answer your hot-topic questions.

If you want to watch this episode, we have created a YouTube channel and uploaded the video! Check that out here:

What in the NDIS now? - YouTube

If you haven't already, please check out Karen's website:

Konnect FEST | NDIS networking

Here you will find information about upcoming Konnect FEST events, marketing packages, and more!

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Happy New Year listeners!

On this episode, we welcome you to a new season of the podcast and catch up with Sam and Hannah for the New Year.

We are so excited to bring you Season 2 of What in the NDIS now? in 2024! We have some very special guests coming up this year and will bring you all the regular News episodes, as well as some Deep Dives including into the DRC and Review.

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode, Hannah and Sam speak with the incredible Amy Husband, Director of Disability Culture Crew Australia about advocacy, raising awareness, and the pressing need to shift the paradigm towards the normalisation of disability throughout the industry, allied health, and the general population. This is a wonderful, touching, and impassioned chat which we hope you enjoy listening to as much as we did having it.

We urge you to check out the website, socials and consider grabbing some merch to start some conversations:

DCCA Home - Culture is Everything. (dccrewaus.com)

DCCA: Disability Culture Crew Australia | Facebook

Amy Husband - Disability Industry Mentor (@dccrewaus) • Instagram photos and videos

Amy Husband - Company Director - DCCA - Disability Culture Crew Australia | LinkedIn

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On this episode Sam and Hannah share initial reactions and thoughts on the long-awaited NDIS Review and the recommendations that have been made as part of the release.

PLUS: A special announcement about the upcoming LIVE recording of What in the NDIS now?, which you can find out more about by following this link:

What in the NDIS now? LIVE | Humanitix

Here are some hand fact sheets about the Review findings and recommendations:

Resources | NDIS Review

For more reactions from across the web from stakeholders, providers, and the disability community, including those referenced on this episode, check out the following links:

https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/response-to-ndis-review/#:~:text=We%20are%20dismayed%20with%20the,principles%20of%20choice%20and%20control.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/08/advocates-call-for-ironclad-commitment-no-ndis-participant-will-lose-support-before-new-services-in-place

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/07/ndis-review-costs-national-disability-insurance-scheme-bill-shorten

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/07/ndis-review-changes-explainer-disability-services

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-08/the-governments-noble-but-blurry-vision-for-the-ndis/103201864

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-07/sweeping-reforms-promised-after-long-awaited-ndis-review/103203978

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-07/ndis-review-released-with-26-recommendations/102855200

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-07/ndis-disability-announcement-bill-shorten-national-press-club/103098860

https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/ndis-review-recommends-end-of-intermediaries

https://www.intermediaries.org.au/news/ndis_review_report_released/

On this episode, Hannah and Sam bring you up to date with the latest news in the world of the NDIS, including the latest quarterly report.

Below are links to the news referenced in this episode of What In The NDIS News:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/publications/quarterly-reports

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/media-centre/behaviour-support-plans-under-scrutiny

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/media-centre/more-fines-and-warning-providers-about-unauthorised-regulated-restrictive-practices

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/media-centre/ndis-workforce-capability-framework-improve-quality-supports-participants-and-aid

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9705-employment-participation-doubles-young-ndis-participants

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9693-group-based-social-and-community-participation-supports-pricing-transition

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9687-cutting-ndis-appeals-cases

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9656-sda-calculator-updated

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9720-improved-pricing-arrangements-some-travel-costs

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9721-two-charged-following-fraud-investigations

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9722-ndia-detects-data-breach

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9723-independent-expert-review-evaluation-released

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On this NDIS Deep Dive episode, Hannah sits down for a wonderfully informative chat with Lauren Ivanyi from Disability Housing Australia. Listen in for everything you need to know about SDA!

If you want to know more, check out the website:

https://www.disabilityhousing.com.au/

or contact Disability Housing Australia at:

admin@disabilityhousing.com.au

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode Hannah and Sam sit down with Sarah from Ignite Health Care. From being a Speech Pathologist in Scotland to her exciting new role, this is a fantastic chat full of amazing stories and achievements.

If you want to get in touch with Sarah, you can email:

info.qld@ignitehealthcare.com.au

or check out the website:

https://www.ignitehealthcare.com.au

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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In this episode, Sam and Hannah chat with Benjamin from Talk Health Physiotherapy. This is a great conversation, covering everything from finding the appropriate sports and physical activities for participants to Martial Arts!

If you want to get in touch with Benjamin, you can email:

benjamin@talkhealthphysio.com.au

or check out the website:

talkhealthphysio.com.au.

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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This episode is a special one, where Hannah gets to interview Sam and his business partner Jason about their new adventure, All Access Pass. They are providing a way for participants in wheelchairs to get out to festivals.

You can contact the team at All Access Pass by email: hello@allaccesspass.au

or, phone:

0493 873 410

And you can check them out on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/AAPSupportService

and on the website:

www.allaccesspass.au

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode, Hannah chats with Amy Dillon from MYnd & Me about Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and mental health for participants on the NDIS.

If you've ever wondered, 'What exactly does a PRC do?', this will answer this, and all your other questions!

To contact Amy, or MYnd & Me, you can email:

admin@myndandme.com.au

or go to the website:

www.myndanme.com.au

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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On this episode Hannah and Sam go through the latest BIG news in the world of the NDIS, including the final report from The Disability Royal Commission, and an update on PACE.

If you want to have a listen to the First Peoples' Disability Network Podcast (we highly recommend you do), it can be found on whatever podcasting app you prefer, or find it at:

Yarning Disability - Episode 15 (fpdn.org.au)

If you want to read up on the updates on the PACE rollout, check out:

We're introducing a new computer system and improving the way we work | NDIS

Improvements

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On this episode Hannah sits down with Physiotherapist Julian Carmichael from Back2You Physio, talking Physiotherapy and the NDIS, the positive effects of exercise on mental health, and much more. It's a great chat!

If you want to get in touch with Julian you can email:

info@back2youphysio.com.au

or check out the website: back2youphysio.com.au

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On this episode, Sam and Hannah catch up with the amazing Teina from divat homecare.

Divat offers In-Home support, Community Access, Transport, Domestic Assistance, Nursing Support, Allied Health, STA, and Respite! So, there was a lot to talk about. Teina also had some great insights into building a business sustainably and staffing for high-needs participants.

You can check out divat at:

divat.com.au

or you can contact Teina at:

teina@divathomecare.com.au

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

You can contact Cindy at:

Cindy.s@ihds.com.au

or check out the iHelp Disability Services website:

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

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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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:

sulett@pebblecommunity.com.au

or check out the website:

Pebblecommunity.com.au

If you want to get in touch with us, you can:

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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:

tara@meplusmore.com.au

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: cemqld4@cocoons.com.au, 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 Careseeksers through their website:

https://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:info@prydessupport.com

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: phoenixes@outlook.com.au, or for Thrive: leila@thrivefamilysupport.com.au

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: pink-hairedlady@yourkonnections.com.au

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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In today's episode, Sam and Hannah catch you up on the latest NDIS news.

Here are the links to the media releases discussed:

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9356-release-home-and-living-capacity-building-research-report

https://ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangementshttps://ndis.gov.au/news/9316-nz-citizenship-changes

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9315-partners-community-agreements-extended

Services Australia Mobile Service Centres – NDIA visiting rural and regional NSW, Qld, SA and Vic | NDIS

https://ndis.gov.au/news/9345-media-release-minister-decade-transformation-people-disability

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For this episode, Hannah spoke with Elesha MacDonald from My Care Collective.

You can contact Elesha at elesha@mycarecollective.com.au, or check out the website: mycarecollective.com.au

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In today's episode, Sam and Hannah catch you up on the latest NDIS news and discuss Sam's trip to Sydney for the DSC's Annual Conference.

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For this episode, Hannah spoke with Karly Anderson about applying to access the NDIS.

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For this episode, Hannah and Sam spoke with Traidy Naidoo from Chosen Family. You can contact them at info@chosen.family, or check out their website: chosen.family

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Re-upload, with slightly better audio.

For this episode Sam wasn't available so Hannah is in the hosting chair alone. Hannah interviewed James Reid from Here 2 Home.

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Sam and Hannah introduce themselves and the podcast. (Remastered - Now with 13% higher fidelity!).

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