Enabling You Supports

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

🌱 Capacity Building in Action

The office is set up for this afternoon’s support shift! 📚✨

Our support worker will be working through activities provided by the young person’s Speech Pathologist, focusing on building communication, confidence and everyday skills.

We’re committed to supporting our young people by putting allied health recommendations into practice through meaningful, engaging activities.

Small steps. Building skills. Growing confidence. 💚

02/09/2026

With everything that is going on in this space at the moment, I felt this may be a nice reminder 🫶🪷

It is easy to feel small in the face of everything happening around us. So many decisions appear to be made in rooms we will never enter, by people who never thought to ask us.

Still, the future is being shaped in ordinary places. It lives in what we tolerate, what we challenge, whom we protect, what we teach our children, and whether we remain human when cruelty is being normalized.

We may not control the machinery, but we are not powerless in the world it produces. Each of us leaves fingerprints on what comes next.

꩜ Ella

24/08/2026

Sooooo, even after over 4,500 submissions from the disability community proposing changes, or just opposing the Bill. It has been passed as legislation.

NOW, the government wants to hear from YOU (apparently) regarding the new framework planning and NDIS support rules. OMG! 🤯🤯🤯😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😩

So yes you read it right, no collaboration BEFORE the Bill was passed, but now it’s law, they want to hear from you 🫵

If you feel like this is something that you want to provide input to, the link is in the original post. Just click on their comments section.

I guess we’d be complaining if we weren’t consulted 🤦‍♀️

Have your say on proposed NDIS new framework planning and NDIS support rules.

We are making changes to the NDIS to ensure it is sustainable for future generations.

The proposed rules explain how support needs assessments and budgets could work under a new planning approach. We're working with states, territories and the disability community on these changes.

We want to hear from NDIS participants and the disability community to help shape the final rules.

🗓️ Consultation closes at 11.59 pm AEDT on 14 October 2026.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

24/08/2026

I have had a lot of people reach out to see how the changes may affect them.
Boy Oh Boy! It’s a lot to get your head around.
So I have spent the past few days researching online through Team DSC, Laura Schutz, various media outlets, and the Bill, to see what could be the biggest impacts to my guys.

Some changes that come into effect from the 27th of August:

- Plan change submissions can only be requested by participants, plan nominees or child representatives only - nobody else can submit or lodge on behalf of the participant, even with consent
- The agency decision timeframe for plan change submission requests have increased from 21 days to 90 days
- Supports provided must arise directly from impairments that are meeting disability requirements
- The 'Note' in s34 allowing for the environmental and personal circumstances or impact of non-eligible impairments or conditions to be considered for reasonably and necessary support needs, IS NOW REMOVED
- There is increased Fraud measures
- Retention of records must now be in English or easily converted to English, and providers must retain them for 7 years, nominee or child reps for 5 years, and participants for 3 years
- The minister can decide the maximum pricing amounts for NDIS supports for plan managed and agency managed funds
- Computer programs can be used under the CEO's direction to perform some administrative actions
- Access request decision timeframes are being increased from 21 days to 90 days

Some changes that come into effect from the 1st of October:

- The NDIS Minister can put a 'blanket block' on a percentage of every Social and Community Participation and Therapy budget for every participant's plan when a new plan starts
- The only budgets that can be affected are Social and Community Participation (Core) and Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building)
- Both or either can have up to 99% of a person's budget blocked once someone's plan is approved
- Currently it has been suggested that there is an intent for a 50% block on Social and Community Participation and 10% on Improved Daily Living
- The determination would block the ability to spend funds, not remove funds from a plan, so it isn't a reviewable decision
- There are variations for participant's who are deemed high support needs (24/7 supports or with established 24/7 continuous support needs)
- The Agency is able to suspend a participant's plan. To do this the Agency must make at least 5 contact attempts over a 4 month period using a person's preferred form of contact. Attempts do not count if the Agency is made aware of the participant being in hospital, institutionalized or homeless at the time of the attempts. The Agency must provide written notice if they are decide to suspend a plan, and the participant has 90 days to contact and respond, so the Agency can decide if they wish to withdraw the plan suspension

Towards the end of the year there is an introduction of more fraud measures, and a reduction in claiming times.

February 2027 see's further changes regarding plans:

- A Plan 'reassessment date' will become a plan 'end date'
- A computer function will auto reset and renew a plan once it reaches its end date. This means no more plan continuations or extensions, which means NO MORE ROLLED OVER FUNDING
- Renewals are not reviewable as they are a replica of the previous plan decision
- Participants who have a longer plan will be reviewed through the transitional provisions. Plans with existing 'reassessment dates' beyond October 2027 are able to be brought forward to a 1st October 2027 'end date' (or a different date if the minister so determines). This means that the Agency can make sure that every person has a new or reset plan by the end of October 2027.
This also means that the Support Determinations that are being put in place in October this year, will affect every computer renewed plan from February next year
- There has been an amendment around debt recovery (which hopefully no one will need)
- Reasonable and necessary supports have also been amended, but a lot of it is around the sustainability of the scheme, the Minister being able to make rules and have additional powers etc.

There is a mention regarding a change to plan management, but that is still being finalised

From January 2028:

- There is a tightening of the meaning of permanent disability, this is to reduce access where an impairment can be treated. This means that permanency for access and ongoing eligibility requires all appropriate treatment to be undertaken to reduce the functional impact of the impairment
- Appropriate treatment is evidence based, and expected to improve, reverse or alleviate the impact of the impairment, with exempt treatments being restrictive practices or an inability to undertake the treatment due to medical reasons, or other circumstances
- Most importantly, THIS APPLIES TO EXISTING AND POTENTIAL NEW PARTICIPANTS when accessing eligibility (including reassessments). All participants will be reassessed against this new eligibility criteria over the next 3 or so years
- Impairments cause by a motor vehicle accident or work related injury, where there has been a compensation payment would be deemed not eligible for NDIS as they would be deemed 'excluded impairments'
- People could be eligible for some impairments but not others
- These eligibility rules (above two) apply to new access requests, not existing participants

Disclosure: These are just some of the changes, and this is how I understand them. However that’s not to say that there won’t be further changes as this Bill fits into the NDIS framework.

22/08/2026

Spent a beautiful morning at Gunabul Homestead for the She is. Gympie Women In Business Finalist Breakfast 🫶✨

It was so inspiring to listen to the stories of other incredible women in business, hear about the challenges they face, and share in their words of encouragement and support.

Walking away feeling incredibly grateful, encouraged and even more committed to showing up for my participants and their families, supporting them, advocating for them and helping them feel valued, heard and empowered. 💕

There is something pretty special about women lifting women. 🌸

18/08/2026

There are 63 amendments that were made to get support to pass the bill.
Let’s just see what this looks like before we all panic 🙏🪷

The Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill has passed the Senate today, after the government secured support from the Coalition. The Senate vote was the final obstacle for the legislation.
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The bill will become law as soon as it is recieves Royal Assent from the Governor General.
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Not all changes to the Act come into effect immediately. We’ll be sharing an updated timeline in coming weeks.

12/08/2026

Independent NDIS Support Worker
Female Participant

Gympie area

Day & Hours
Tuesday – 6-hour shift

Pay Rate
$60 per hour

About the Participant

We are seeking a female Independent NDIS Support Worker to provide support to a woman in her mid-50s who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and also has Down syndrome.
The participant is a warm and engaging woman who enjoys listening to music, colouring in, helping with meal preparation and playing on her computer.
She benefits from having a consistent support person who can provide encouragement, companionship and meaningful activities throughout the day.
The successful applicant will have experience supporting people living with Alzheimer's/dementia, be patient and compassionate, and understand the importance of maintaining dignity, routine, independence and quality of life.

About the Role

The role will involve providing 6 hours of support on Tuesdays, with a focus on keeping the participant engaged, active and connected to her home and community.

Support duties may include:
- Providing companionship and meaningful engagement throughout the shift by supporting the participant to participate in activities she enjoys
- Encouraging participation in appropriate household and daily activities
- Taking the participant for regular walks to support mobility, movement and physical activity, as appropriate to her abilities and care requirements
- Supporting the participant to attend appointments
- Providing community access using the participant's accessible van

Essential Requirements

The successful applicant will:
- Preferably be female, in accordance with the family’s preference
- Have demonstrated experience supporting people living with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia
- Have an understanding of how Alzheimer's/dementia can affect memory, communication, orientation, behaviour and daily functioning
- Ideally have experience supporting people with intellectual disability and/or Down syndrome
- Be patient, calm, compassionate and reassuring
- Understand the importance of maintaining familiar routines and providing appropriate prompts
- Have good communication skills
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be physically capable of supporting appropriate walking and mobility activities
- Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Hold or be willing to obtain relevant NDIS Worker Screening and other required checks
- Hold appropriate current Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance for providing independent NDIS support services
- Have a current driver's licence and be comfortable driving the participant's accessible van, subject to appropriate insurance and authorisation requirements
- Providing gentle prompting and reassurance as required
- Support the participant to maintain familiar routines
- Monitor for changes in presentation, mood, behaviour, mobility or wellbeing and communicating relevant observations to the family/support team as appropriate
- Following established support plans, safety procedures and any relevant health or clinical recommendations
- Promote dignity, choice, independence and participation at all times

The Right Person

The ideal support worker will be someone who:
- Has genuine experience working with people with Alzheimer's/dementia
- Understands that every day may be different and can adapt their approach accordingly
- Is patient and does not rush the participant
- Can provide gentle prompting and reassurance without taking away the participant's independence
- Enjoys engaging in simple, meaningful activities
- Understands the importance of maintaining mobility and encouraging regular movement
- Can recognise changes in the participant's presentation and communicate concerns appropriately
- Is warm, friendly and able to build a trusting professional relationship
- Values dignity, choice and person-centred support

To Apply

Please provide:
- A brief introduction about yourself.
- Details of your experience supporting people with Alzheimer's/dementia
- Details of any experience supporting people with Down syndrome or intellectual disability
- Relevant qualifications and training
- Your availability on Tuesdays
- Two professional referees

Contact: Ann-Marie @ Enabling You Support Coordination
Email: [email protected]

12/08/2026

Independent NDIS Support Worker
Female Participant

Gympie area

Hours
Approximately 8:30am – 12:30pm
Days are negotiable.

Rate
Standard NDIS rate applies, subject to the participant's NDIS plan and applicable pricing arrangements.

About the Participant
We are seeking a female Independent NDIS Support Worker to support a woman in her late 50s who would benefit from consistent, compassionate and person-centred support.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience supporting people with a psychosocial disability and be confident working alongside a participant who may require support with planning, organisation, managing appointments, community participation and maintaining daily routines.
The participant enjoys swimming, gardening and sewing, and the role will involve supporting her to participate in activities that are meaningful to her and contribute positively to her wellbeing and quality of life.

About the Role
The successful support worker will provide practical, person-centred support to assist the participant to maintain her independence, establish routines and participate in the community.

Duties may include:
- Assisting the participant to make, organise and attend appointments
- Providing prompting and support with daily planning and organisation
- Assisting with establishing and maintaining daily routines
- Supporting meal planning, grocery planning and meal preparation
- Encouraging participation in activities that promote wellbeing, confidence and independence
- Supporting the participant to attend swimming and other preferred recreational activities
- Assisting with gardening activities where appropriate
- Supporting the participant to engage in sewing and other hobbies
- Providing encouragement and gentle prompting where required
- Supporting the participant to develop and maintain independence
- Communicating relevant observations or concerns with the participant's support team, where appropriate

Essential Requirements

The successful applicant will:
- Preferably be female
- Have extensive experience working with people with a psychosocial disability
- Demonstrate an understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered support
- Be confident supporting someone who may experience changes in motivation, mood, anxiety or capacity to manage daily tasks
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be patient, respectful, non-judgemental and reliable
- Be confident assisting with planning, organisation and appointment management
- Have the ability to establish professional boundaries while developing a positive working relationship
- Be comfortable providing support in the community
- Have a genuine interest in helping the participant pursue activities that are meaningful to her
- Be able to work independently while also collaborating appropriately with the participant's broader support team
- Hold NDIS Worker Screening and other required checks
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Hold appropriate current insurance for providing independent NDIS support services, including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance, at levels appropriate to the services being provided
- Hold a current driver's licence, road worthy condition and appropriately insured car

The Right Person

We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, calm and approachable
- Reliable and consistent
- Experienced and confident in mental health support
- A good listener who respects the participant's choices and autonomy
- Able to provide encouragement without being overbearing
- Comfortable supporting a participant to work towards greater independence
- Organised and able to assist with planning and scheduling
- Interested in swimming, gardening, sewing or similar activities
- Comfortable working within a participant-led support model

How to Apply

Please provide:
- A brief introduction about yourself
- Details of your mental health/psychosocial disability support experience
- Relevant qualifications and training
- Your availability
- Two professional referees.

Contact: Ann-Marie Smoothey
Email: [email protected]