Bamford Community Care

09/09/2026

Make sure you stop by and say hi!!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/townsville-disability-expo-2026-tickets-1988460169896?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=a8c815214326f2205ca55c23a9294033834697545df8e5add40756f231fd7dde4788b5f1cca3de1e74685c117679ed940f14ed05a9bde2309c58cd5ce86c23d89ec8afede52d4b7cc6450f7c284b

The Local Disability Expo connects NDIS providers, advocates, and support services for the Townsville community.

06/09/2026

⚠️ 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴 - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ⚠️

Townsville will experience king tides this week, with the 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯.𝟴𝟲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

These higher-than-usual tides may cause water to inundate low-lying areas, including:
✅ Railway Estate
✅ South Townsville
✅ Hermit Park
✅ Parts of the CBD (Hanran Street, Ogden Street)

What you can do:
✔ Move vehicles and belongings to higher ground
✔ Avoid driving through saltwater – it can damage your vehicle and create safety hazards

King tides are a natural event, but 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.

ℹ️ More info: https://bit.ly/4bVZRGW

06/09/2026

From 1 Oct, the NDIA can suspend a person’s plan if they don’t respond to ‘reasonable attempts’ to be contacted.

If the person doesn’t get in touch with the Agency within 90 days of their plan being suspended, their status as a participant can be revoked.

Amendments to the final bill added some additional safeguards for participants, including more information about what counts as ‘reasonable attempts’ to contact.

Read more about it in our article: https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/what-are-the-new-no-contact-rules

06/09/2026

🚨 Important reminder for unregistered Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers:

Now is the time to apply for registration if you want to continue providing SIL under the NDIS.

If you do not intend to apply for registration, you need to notify the NDIS Commission. You must stop providing SIL and support affected participants to transition to a registered provider by 1 October 2026.

It is a serious offence to provide SIL on or after this date without having applied for registration. The maximum penalty is up to 2 years’ imprisonment, a fine of 120 penalty units, or both.

Haven’t applied yet? Find out what you need to do here: https://bit.ly/4wLwxMu

03/09/2026

Register on Humanitix - Queensland Disability Conference 2026, Online. Online. Thursday 10th September 2026. Find event information.

02/09/2026

Your voice matters.

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on major proposed NDIS reforms, including changes to eligibility, planning, support coordination, Supported Independent Living (SIL), and initiatives designed to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the Scheme. The consultation process is intended to help shape the future of the NDIS and ensure it continues to support people with disability and their families. 
If you're an NDIS participant, family member, carer, support worker, advocate, or provider, now is the time to speak up.

✅ What's working?�✅ What's not?�✅ How could these changes affect you, your family, or the people you support?

Real-life experiences are essential. Policy decisions should be informed by the voices of those who live with the impacts every day.
Take a few minutes to share your story, concerns, and ideas through the NDIS Reforms Consultation Hub. Together, we can help shape a fair, accessible, and sustainable future for all Australians with disability.

https://consultations.health.gov.au/disability-and-carers-group/ndis-reforms/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The site lists consultations that are run by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. On this site you can find, share or take part in consultations.

02/09/2026

Has your situation changed since your current NDIS plan was approved?

You may be eligible for an NDIS plan reassessment if your support needs have significantly changed and your current plan no longer meets those needs. This could include changes to your daily living abilities, living arrangements, education, employment, or the level of support you receive from others.

A plan reassessment can help ensure you have the right supports in place, whether you need more, less, or different NDIS supports. To request a reassessment, you'll need to complete a Plan Reassessment Request Form and provide recent evidence that demonstrates a significant change in your ongoing support needs.

If you're unsure whether a plan reassessment is right for you, speak with your NDIS contact for guidance.

👉 Learn more: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/changing-your-plan/types-plan-changes/what-plan-reassessment

01/09/2026

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