Affinity Care WA

31/08/2026

The new SIL Practice Standards from the NDIS Commission came into effect this year, with a stronger focus on the training and skills workers need to support people well in their own homes.

At Affinity Care WA, we're working through training in the areas the new standards call out including supported decision-making, safeguarding and de-escalation, and helping participants understand their tenancy and service agreement rights.

We back these changes because at the end of the day, they're about participants getting better support. If it means our participants feel safer with the people supporting them, and it helps push the NDIS in the right direction for everyone down the track, then we're all for it 💪

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28/08/2026

🎉 Happy 55th Birthday, JP! 🎂

This week, our team had the pleasure of celebrating JP’s 55th birthday at his supported accommodation with cake, smiles, laughter and great company. 💙

A beautiful day celebrating JP, making memories and enjoying the simple joy of being together.

Happy Birthday, JP! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. 🎈

27/08/2026

𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Choosing the right NDIS provider or support worker is an important decision. Participants should have access to clear information so they can make informed choices about who they trust to provide their supports.

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s Digital Compliance Register is a free and easy-to-use resource that allows you to check whether compliance action has been taken against an NDIS provider or worker.

We encourage participants, families and support networks to bookmark this resource and use it when considering a provider or support worker.

🔖 Digital Compliance Register:
https://bit.ly/digital-compliance-register

Bookmark this resource before choosing an NDIS provider or support worker 🔖

The Digital Compliance Register is a free tool that lets you check whether we’ve taken any compliance actions against a provider or worker. It’s a quick and easy way to learn more before deciding who supports you.

Explore the Register here: https://bit.ly/digital-compliance-register

24/08/2026

As a registered NDIS provider, we believe stronger laws and greater accountability are important for protecting participants and maintaining trust in the sector.

Most providers work hard to do the right thing, and these changes should help ensure that those who take advantage of participants or the NDIS system are held accountable.

A positive step towards a safer and more trustworthy NDIS 💪

There are new laws for the NDIS.

These changes will help the NDIS Commission prevent harm and exploitation to participants, and hold providers to account.

Key changes include:

- New offences for providing false or misleading information and intentionally destroying records to defraud the NDIS
- New offences for providers offering kickbacks and inducements
- Stronger protections for whistleblowers who report wrongdoing.

Read more about these changes at https://bit.ly/4qvYBCe

21/08/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new Support Workers to the Affinity Care WA family with a comprehensive orientation and training session.

Our new team members also completed important medication and insulin training to help ensure they are well-prepared and confident to provide safe & person-centred support to our participants.

A big welcome to all our new team members, and thank you for choosing to be part of Affinity Care WA! We look forward to working together and supporting our participants to live with greater choice, independence and confidence.

17/08/2026

🌏 Interesting fact! Did you know that our team at Affinity Care WA comes from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds too?

We’re proud to be a multicultural team with many of our people speaking two or even three languages. We understand that finding a provider who respects your culture, understands your background and communicates in a way that makes you feel comfortable can make a big difference.

If you or someone you know is looking for a provider who understands and supports people from CALD backgrounds, we’d love to hear from you 😊

📞 08 6275 2575
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://affinitycarewa.com.au/contact-us/

14/08/2026

Sunshine, good company and all smiles 🌞

Our lovely ladies made the most of Perth’s gorgeous weather this week, soaking up the sunshine outside their SIL home and enjoying a good old chat and plenty of laughs together.

Moments like these are what it's all about 💛

10/08/2026

🧠 Improving access to specialist mental health support for regional WA.

A new virtual mental health service, WISH, has been launched to help improve access to specialist mental health care for children and young people living in regional and remote Western Australia.

WISH brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialist practitioners who can provide virtual advice, care and interventions to regional mental health teams, helping local services support children, young people and their families closer to home.

The service also includes specialist support in areas such as complex trauma and attachment, infant mental health, eating disorders, family therapy and neurodevelopmental disorders.

This is a positive step towards making specialist mental health support more accessible, regardless of where a young person lives.

🔗 Find out more about the Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health System Transformation Program: ica.mhc.wa.gov.au

07/08/2026

Need to contact the NDIS but not sure where to start?

If you or a family member has questions about the NDIS and don't have a Support Coordinator, there are several ways you can get help directly from the NDIS:

📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞
1800 800 110 (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm local time)

💬 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭
A convenient option for general enquiries if you prefer not to call.

🏢 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝐋𝐀𝐂) 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
You can speak with someone in person at your nearest NDIS or LAC office. Simply search your suburb or postcode to find the closest location https://www.ndis.gov.au/contact/locations

Sometimes navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to the scheme or don't have someone to guide you. If you're unsure where to start, need help understanding your plan, or simply have questions about the NDIS, remember that you don't have to figure it out alone.

At Affinity Care WA, we offer complimentary NDIS consultations to help participants and families understand their options and point them in the right direction. If we can help answer your questions, we're always happy to do so.

📅 Book a free consultation here:
https://affinitycarewa.com.au/book-consultation/

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04/08/2026

Seasonal flu is around. Protect yourself.

As we continue through winter in WA, influenza is still circulating. Help protect yourself, your loved ones, and those most at risk by taking a few simple precautions:

🛌 Stay home if you're feeling unwell
🧼 Wash or sanitise your hands regularly
😷 Cover coughs and sneezes
💉 Get your flu vaccination if you haven't already
⚠️ Be mindful around older adults, young children, and people with weakened immune systems

A few simple steps can make a big difference in keeping our community healthy. Stay safe and look after one another this flu season.