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The NDIS is more than just a system—it’s a lifeline for thousands of Australians living with disabilities, built on the efforts of a dedicated workforce striving to make a difference every day. But to truly support participants, disability support workers need more than just good intentions; they need training specifically tailored to the NDIS skill […]

Posted on November 8, 2023 • 1 Comment

In community work, disability support services play a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Delve into the field of services for people with disabilities and learn the best practices and innovative approaches that are driving positive change in this area. Explore the key strategies and advancements that enhance the quality of […]

Posted on February 16, 2023 • No Comments

What’s on your mind? A staple of the human service sector is the idea of understanding a person’s cognition. Cognition has been described as, the mental processes that happen in the brain, Including. Where our attention is focused, what we think about, the use of language, how we learn, our memory and our unique perception […]

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Burnout Alert! Most of us are aware of the ideas behind Professional Boundaries. Ideas like avoiding conflict of interest, (when we stand to gain personally including family, friends, socially or financially from a decision made in the workplace). Or we might think about our conduct at work, (no inappropriate actions that can cause harm and […]

Posted on December 16, 2020 • No Comments

How to promote effective collaboration in community services Team building.  *Sigh* For most people, the very words ‘team building’ will conjure up images of falling backwards onto a pile of semi-acquaintances, hoping that these unsuspecting, and generally unwilling, participants will actually catch you before an accidental fart slips out. Not exactly everyone’s idea of a […]

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Three simple ways to get your team onside again. Do you employ people in community services? If so, do you also find it interesting that in such a people-focussed industry, communication culture is often not functioning at the level it could be? It’s ironic, but people working in areas where client communication skills are at […]

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To the Community Services workers of Australia To the carers, the support services, youth workers, disability workers, aged care and health support teams.  To the managers, the supervisors and the business owners who have been unsure how our uncertain situation will unfold from one day to the next.  To each and every person who gets […]

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The 10 characteristics of people who thrive in community services   Thinking of a move into community services? The truth is, COVID-19 has a lot of people thinking that way, but before you change lanes on the career highway, it pays to find out if you’re really suited for community services work. To help you […]

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Simple steps for any organisational leader   Want to get the most out of your team? It’s hard to imagine any manager that would answer no, we all want our teams to be happy and functioning well, so if you’re managing people in your organisation, this one is for you. There are a zillion theories […]

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And why Job Seekers are making the move to community services When COVID-19 hit our shores, Australians lost their jobs in droves. And with unemployment predicted to hit 9.25% by the end of 2020, many jobless Aussies are taking time to consider their options – and getting serious about a career in health and community […]