by Jedda | 13 Jan 2018 | Abuse, Disability
13 JANUARY, 2018 Language is important. It is a major way of communicating both knowledge and feelings. When used inappropriately however, it can communicate much more and can cement the disadvantage and “otherness” of people that are “unlike us”. Over the last few...
by Jedda | 20 Oct 2017 | Disability
20 OCTOBER, 2017 An article for National Carers Week The NDIS is an amazing scheme for people with disabilities, but for the over fifties carers, who will be left behind as their loved ones become independent, it can be a scary time. We are the Holden workers of the...
by Jedda | 17 Oct 2017 | Self Employment
18 OCTOBER, 2017 So you want to become a self-employed support worker and make the most of the NDIS opportunities to help more people and get paid more money? That’s great! But … it’s not as easy as just getting an ABN. We will be doing some webinars...
by Jedda | 17 Oct 2017 | Direct Employ Workers, Self/Plan Manage Funds
9 OCTOBER, 2017 According to the Australian Tax Office, there is a big difference between a contractor and an employee. Just because a support worker has an ABN and sends you an invoice does NOT always mean they are a contractor. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: We are not...
by Jedda | 29 Sep 2017 | Abuse, Disability, Supported Accommodation
29 SEPTEMBER, 2017 When I made the gut-wrenching decision to move my son into shared supported accommodation, I knew nothing about the reality of the conditions of living there. This page details some of what living in a group home actually means … No say in...
