Back in 2020 at the Remarkables ski area near Queenstown, a fellow instructor handed me a blindfold and asked if I’d trust him to ski down with him. I said yes. I couldn’t see anything, I relied entirely on his voice giving cues just ahead of me. Guided by these steady and clear instructions, I…
I recently completed a Mental Health First Aid course. I expected to learn practical things like what to say, what to do, and who to call. I certainly learned those. The biggest lesson was one I was not expecting at all. I came out seeing the judgments I had been carrying around without noticing them….
Is a banana a soft food? It sounds like a simple question. If you support someone with dysphagia (swallowing difficulty), It isn’t. A green banana and a ripe yellow banana are completely different in texture. One is firm, the other is soft. Same fruit, different texture. For someone on a mealtime management plan, that difference…
I watched All of a Sudden, the new film from Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, at the Sydney Film Festival this weekend, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. On paper, it’s a film about aged care, especially for people with dementia. It follows Marie-Lou, the director of a nursing home in…
For many of us, work is more than an income. It’s routine, purpose, and connection. It’s a chance to contribute to our community and grow our independence. Everyone deserves access to that opportunity, and people with disabilities are no exception. Yet for many Australians with disability, finding meaningful work remains far more difficult than it…
Yesterday’s federal budget gave us a lot to think about. Among the announcements, one stood out for our community: the government’s plan to reduce NDIS participant numbers by around 160,000 people by 2030. We’d like to share a few gentle thoughts — not as a protest, but as an invitation to think about this together….
Finding a support worker who understands your needs is a wonderful feeling. It is a big step in your NDIS journey! But once you have chosen the right person, what comes next? Moving from that first introduction to a strong, long-term connection takes a little bit of time and teamwork. At Journey In Action Support,…
In the NDIS world, we talk a lot about choice and control. But what does that actually look like when someone is in your home, mop in hand? True control means having your preferences respected without having to repeat yourself every week. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by creating a…
When you’re navigating the NDIS, life can sometimes feel like a series of appointments, paperwork, and changes. In the middle of all that, your home should be the one place where you know exactly what to expect. For people living with Autism, ADHD, or psychosocial disabilities, a change in routine isn’t just a “minor inconvenience”—it…
Stepping out into the community and meeting new people is a wonderful way to build connection and discover new passions. However, if the thought of attending a group activity or visiting a busy public space makes you feel a bit unsure, please know that you are not alone. That feeling is completely understandable. Socialising takes…