Strong Foundation Support

04/09/2026

Some days are harder than others, and on those days it can help to remember that you don’t have to have everything figured out.

Healing doesn’t always happen in a straight line. Small steps still count. Rest is not wasted time. A setback doesn’t erase the progress you’ve already made, and you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

Most importantly, try to give yourself the same patience and kindness you would give someone you care about.

If today feels heavy, focus on the next small step not the whole staircase.

Strong Foundation Support Counselling
Cairns + Telehealth Australia-wide

02/09/2026

Have you ever felt like you needed to say yes to an NDIS support, provider or service before you were really sure?

You don’t have to make a decision simply because someone is waiting for an answer.

In today’s video I talk about three signs that you may need more information first:

✅ You don’t fully understand what you’re agreeing to.
✅ You feel rushed or pressured to decide.
✅ Nobody has properly explained your other options.

You can ask questions, request information in writing and take time to think things through.

Counselling can also help when these situations leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself. It’s not about someone making the decision for you it’s about helping you build confidence, recognise your boundaries and work out what matters to you.

Your supports should still feel like your choice.

– Day 10

31/08/2026

Have you ever walked out of an NDIS meeting and thought, “Why didn’t I say that?”

Sometimes you knew exactly what you wanted to say beforehand, but when it was your turn to speak, your mind went completely blank.

After months of explaining your needs, chasing things up and repeating yourself, you can simply become exhausted.

One thing that can help is writing down the three main things you want people to understand before the meeting.

Keep it simple and have it sitting in front of you.

You shouldn’t have to fight for every word just to make sure your needs are understood.

I’m going to keep talking about the mental-health side of living with the NDIS because this part often gets overlooked.

- day 9

30/08/2026

NDIS PLAN REASSESSMENTS HAVE CHANGED

If you’re an NDIS participant, nominee, family member or support person, this is worth understanding.

The NDIA has released information explaining changes to how plan reassessments now work.

Under the new laws, a plan reassessment can only be requested by:

• The NDIS participant
• A plan nominee
• A child representative

A plan reassessment is intended for a significant and ongoing change in support needs.

If the change is minor or short-term, the NDIA says a plan variation may be more appropriate.

When requesting a reassessment, you need to:

• Use the correct NDIS form
• Explain what has significantly and permanently changed
• Provide evidence supporting the request

Once the NDIA has the information it needs, it says it will decide within 90 days whether to reassess the plan, vary the plan, or make no change.

If the NDIA decides not to change the plan, that decision can be reviewed.

There is a lot of information flying around Facebook at the moment, and it can be difficult to know what is actually changing.

That’s why I think it’s important to go back to the source.

👇 Watch the video below from the NDIA explaining the changes.

And if you have a support coordinator, use them. Part of their role is helping you understand what applies to your individual circumstances and what evidence may be needed.

Don’t panic because of something you’ve read online. Get the information, check the source, and work out what actually applies to your plan.

The NDIS has new laws. There are changes to who can ask for a plan ...

30/08/2026

I didn’t realise how stressed I was until I finally switched off.

Yesterday I went fishing.

I’ve had a lot going on lately, and sometimes when you’re constantly working, dealing with responsibilities and thinking about what needs to happen next, you don’t realise how much stress you’re actually carrying.

Yesterday was a good reminder for me that self-care doesn’t need to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s simply doing something you enjoy and giving yourself a chance to switch off for a while.

For me, that was fishing.

Whatever helps you slow down and reset, make some time for it.

- day 8 🎣

27/08/2026

PARTICIPANTS & SUPPORT COORDINATORS NEED TO KNOW THIS

There has been an important change to NDIS plan reassessment requests.

Under the new NDIS guidance released on 25 August 2026, a Support Coordinator acting under participant consent can no longer make the plan reassessment request on the participant’s behalf.

The NDIA says a reassessment request can only come from:

👉 The participant
👉 Their plan nominee
👉 A child representative
👉 Their legal guardian

And the guidance specifically states:

“You can’t give consent to someone else to ask for a plan reassessment on your behalf.”

That does not mean Support Coordinators can’t help.

They can still help prepare the request, gather reports and evidence, and support the participant through the process.

But there’s an important difference between a plan reassessment and a plan variation — the rules about who can request them are different.

If you’re a participant, family member or Support Coordinator, this is worth knowing before your next plan change request.

📌 I’ve put the official NDIS links in the comments so you can read the information yourself.

Please share this with someone working in or accessing the NDIS.

- day 7

26/08/2026

Does the NDIS fund counselling? Yes — but there’s an important distinction.

Today I came across a discussion where someone asked whether there was an NDIS code for counselling.

One response said that the NDIS doesn’t fund mental health.

This is exactly why we need to be careful with information we read online.

The current 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Schedule specifically lists counselling as a therapy support:

Improved daily living
👉 15_043_0128_1_3 – Therapy – Counsellor – Direct Service
👉 National price limit: $156.16 per hour

That doesn’t mean every participant automatically has access to counselling or that the NDIS pays for all mental-health treatment.

Clinical treatment that is more appropriately provided by the health system is generally not an NDIS responsibility. However, disability-related therapeutic supports that meet the NDIS funding criteria can be funded.

Why does getting this information right matter?

Because someone could read “the NDIS doesn’t fund counselling,” believe it, and never investigate whether counselling could actually be appropriate under their plan.

NDIS misinformation doesn’t just cause confusion. It can create stress, anxiety and uncertainty for participants who are already trying to navigate a complicated system.

My advice?

Check the source. Check your plan. Ask questions.

And don’t take something as fact simply because somebody confidently said it in a Facebook comment.

— Day 6

25/08/2026

NDIS Changes: The Mental Health Impact No One Talks About

When the NDIS changes, participants don’t just deal with new rules, funding decisions and paperwork.

They can also deal with anxiety, uncertainty and questions like:

Will my supports change?
Will I still be able to access counselling?
What happens at my next reassessment?

From a counselling perspective, I think we need to remember that behind every NDIS plan is a real person trying to navigate their life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the information going around, try not to rely on rumours. Find out what actually applies to your individual plan and ask questions.

NDIS changes might happen at a policy level, but the emotional impact can be very real.



— Day 5

24/08/2026

Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart.

Sometimes it looks like being tired all the time, getting frustrated over little things, losing motivation, withdrawing from people, or simply thinking, “I just can’t do this anymore.”

And sometimes we call ourselves lazy when really we’ve been running on empty for far too long.

Counselling can give you space to work out what’s draining you, what needs to change and how you can start taking some pressure off yourself.

And yes… today I decided to demonstrate burnout a little more literally. 😂♿💨

If things have been feeling like too much lately, you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone.

— Day 4

23/08/2026

Finding the right NDIS supports isn’t always as easy as choosing a provider.

Sometimes the bigger challenge is working out what you actually need, having the confidence to speak up when something isn’t working, and dealing with the stress that comes with changing providers or support workers.

That’s where counselling can help.

In this video, I talk about 3 ways counselling can support NDIS participants to find and manage the right supports.

You deserve supports that actually work for you not just whoever happens to be available.

💬 What do you think is the hardest part about finding the right NDIS support?