Aurora Support Coordination

10/07/2026

"Nothing about me without me."

These five words capture one of the most important principles of the NDIS.

Yet in practice, they can also be some of the hardest to uphold.

Supported decision-making doesn't mean a person has to make every decision independently.

It means asking:
"How can we support this person to participate in decisions affecting their own life?"

For some people, that might mean using visual supports or plain language.

For others, it might mean allowing more time, breaking information into smaller steps, involving trusted supporters, or recognising that capacity can vary depending on the decision.

Regardless of a person's disability, diagnosis or support needs, every person has the right to be involved in decisions about their life to the greatest extent possible.

As Support Coordinators, we often work alongside families, attorneys, guardians, allied health professionals and providers during times of significant change. These situations can be complex, but complexity should never mean the participant's voice is lost.

The true measure of an inclusive society isn't how we treat people when they're easy to understand. It's how hard we're willing to work to understand them.

That's when our commitment to inclusion is truly tested.

At Aurora Support Coordination, we believe person-centred practice is more than a phrase. It's about taking the time to understand what matters to the participant, respecting their rights, and ensuring they remain at the centre of decisions affecting their supports and future.

Because being heard isn't something a person earns through capacity.

It's a right they never lose.

💙 How do you ensure the people you support remain at the centre of decision-making, particularly when circumstances become complex?

03/04/2026

Looking for some easter school holiday activities? Check out these.

27/02/2026

Today, 28 February, is Rare Disease Day 💙💚

A day to raise awareness, build understanding, and remind everyone that “rare” doesn’t mean invisible.

Here’s what every person should know:

▪️ A rare disease affects less than 1 in 2,000 people
▪️ There are more than 6,000 different rare diseases – affecting the heart, brain, lungs, muscles and more
▪️ Over 300 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease
▪️ Around 80% are caused by a change (or error) in DNA
▪️ That tiny change can affect how a protein in the body works – and that’s what triggers the disease

But here’s something just as important:

Living with a rare disease or disability doesn’t make someone less capable, less worthy, or less valuable. It just means their journey looks different.

Inclusion matters.
Understanding matters.
Kindness matters.

If you know someone living with a rare disease, the most powerful thing you can offer isn’t pity — it’s respect, friendship and space to belong.

Rare is many. And many deserve to be seen. 💙

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability — a day to honour the 5.5 million Australians living with disability and to deepen our awareness, understanding and acceptance as a community.

This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” is a reminder that true inclusion is something we all build together.

It calls on us to create a fairer society where the rights, voices and contributions of people with disability are respected and valued.

To move toward this, we must:
* Remove the barriers that prevent people with disability from fully participating in everyday life.
* Ensure equal opportunities, access and choice for all.
* Provide healthcare, education and services that are truly accessible.
* Welcome people with disability into every space, every conversation and every part of community life.

We also need to acknowledge the ongoing challenges many people with disability face — including poverty, limited employment opportunities and discrimination — and commit to doing better.

I invite you to join me in challenging physical, technological and attitudinal barriers so we can build a more inclusive, diverse and compassionate Australia.
Learn more at idpwd.com.au.

05/09/2025

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19/08/2025

Very privileged and proud to have been a member of the parent panel in a call to action for Childhood Dementia and the launch of Childhood Dementia Initiative's report, State of Childhood Dementia in Australia 2024, at Australia's Federal Parliament House in Canberra.

Parents of children with dementia speaking at the launch of Childhood Dementia Initiative's new report, State of Childhood Dementia in Australia 2024, at Aus...

23/07/2025

Drummer at heart! Looking for something to do on a Tuesday morning.
Free Drum Circle every Tuesday morning at The Station, Birtinya thanks to Roland, The Station, Mooloolaba Music and Team Musicare.
They have plenty of Drums. Or bring your own and have a blast.

Session 9-11am
Group Freestyle Session from 11 to 12.