The Peer Practice

21/08/2026

Our thoughts on the recent changes to the NDIS...

Like many people across the disability community, we have been closely following the recently passed changes to the NDIS and considering what they may mean for participants, families, carers and the people who support them.

We recognise that the NDIS is not a perfect system. There are genuine issues that need to be addressed, including fraud, exploitation, inappropriate charging and practices that do not deliver meaningful outcomes for participants. We support reform that strengthens the integrity and long-term sustainability of the Scheme.

At the same time, we are concerned about the potential impact that reductions or changes to supports may have on the people the NDIS was created to support.

At The Peer Practice, we see every day what the right support can make possible.

Support can help someone build confidence and independence. It can enable connection with community, participation in everyday life and progress towards personal goals. It can also provide essential support to families and carers who are often carrying significant responsibilities themselves.

These supports are not simply line items in a budget. Behind every plan, funding category and policy decision is a person and a life.

We understand the need to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable for future generations. We also believe sustainability and participant wellbeing must be considered together.

When supports are reduced, the underlying need does not necessarily disappear. There is a very real risk that responsibility instead shifts to families, carers, health services, community organisations and, ultimately, back to the person with disability.

We welcome stronger measures to address fraud, exploitation and poor-quality service provision within the NDIS. Participants deserve a system in which funding is used responsibly and genuinely contributes to their goals, independence and quality of life.

But as these reforms are implemented, we believe the voices and experiences of people with disability must remain central to the conversation.

For our participants and families who may be feeling uncertain about what these changes mean for them: we see you, we hear your concerns, and we will continue to advocate for support that is person-centred, meaningful and grounded in dignity, choice and connection.

Reforming the system should ultimately make it stronger - not make the people it exists to support feel less secure within it.

19/08/2026

Three months ago, I became a mum. 💛

Since then, I've learned that:

👶 Babies have impeccable timing when it comes to interrupting hyperfocus.

😴 Sleep deprivation makes ADHD extra interesting.

🧠 You can forget what day it is while somehow remembering exactly which nappy brand leaks the least.

🎵 And 00s dance music is surprisingly effective for boosting your mood during the fifth load of washing for the week.

I've just published a blog sharing my honest experience of the first three months of motherhood with ADHD. It's a reflection on the challenges, the overwhelm, the love, the support I've needed, and the things that have helped me navigate one of the biggest life changes I've ever experienced.

Some days I've felt completely capable.

Some days I've cried in the shower.

Most days I've done both.

If you're a parent, expecting a baby, have ADHD, support someone who does, or simply enjoy honest stories about life's messy and beautiful moments, I'd love for you to have a read.

🔗 https://www.peerpractice.com.au/sharing-our-stories/adhd-and-motherhood


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19/08/2026

Three months ago, I became a mum. 💛

Since then, I've learned that:

👶 Babies have impeccable timing when it comes to interrupting hyperfocus.

😴 Sleep deprivation makes ADHD extra interesting.

🧠 You can forget what day it is while somehow remembering exactly which nappy brand leaks the least.

🎵 And 00s dance music is surprisingly effective for boosting your mood during the fifth load of washing for the week.

I've just published a blog sharing my honest experience of the first three months of motherhood with ADHD. It's a reflection on the challenges, the overwhelm, the love, the support I've needed, and the things that have helped me navigate one of the biggest life changes I've ever experienced.

Some days I've felt completely capable.
Some days I've cried in the shower.
Most days I've done both.

If you're a parent, expecting a baby, have ADHD, support someone who does, or simply enjoy honest stories about life's messy and beautiful moments, I'd love for you to have a read.

🔗 https://www.peerpractice.com.au/sharing-our-stories/adhd-and-motherhood

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An honest account of the first three months of motherhood with ADHD, including sleep deprivation, hyperfocus, emotional regulation, self-care, support, and the surprising strategies that helped me navigate life with a newborn.

10/08/2026

🧠✨ We’re heading to the WA Mental Health Conference!✨🧠

The Peer Practice team is so excited to be attending the WA Mental Health Conference this Tuesday and Wednesday... and even more excited to be presenting!

On Wednesday, our very own Jaan and Milly will be taking the stage to deliver our Busy Brain Reset workshop; a practical, accessible approach to mindfulness designed for brains that don’t always find traditional mindfulness so… mindful. 🙃

We’ve had such incredible feedback on The Busy Brain Reset workshop so far, and we can’t wait to share it with the wider WA mental health community.

Where will you find us?
📍 Golden Ballroom South
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 11:15am–12:15pm

If you’re attending the conference, come along, say hello and please join us for The Busy Brain Reset. 💛

We can’t wait to see you there!

You can find the full conference program here: https://bit.ly/3RUjF8H

30/07/2026

An informed participant is an empowered participant. 💜

With recent conversations putting a spotlight on NDIS spending and invoices, our Leadership Team want to remind everyone of a simple truth: asking questions isn’t being difficult—it’s how you protect your funding and build trust. Here is the bottom line:

✨ Transparency builds trust: You deserve to feel comfortable asking providers to explain how your funding is being used.

✨ Nuance matters: While some charges reflect the genuine costs of safe, quality care, it’s completely understandable why people are looking closer at their invoices right now.

✨ Questions = Advocacy: Asking questions helps protect your funding, exercise choice, and keep the sector accountable.

At the end of the day, participants and providers want the exact same thing: NDIS funding used responsibly to help people live meaningful lives. 💜

Want to read the full story? Head to our website resources and stories page at the link in our bio! 🔗✨

08/07/2026

🔥 The Fire and the Flood: Navigating the Epic Intensity of RSD 🌊

Two years ago, I received an ADHD diagnosis that finally helped me make sense of something that had shaped my life for decades: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). For me, RSD isn't just being sensitive to rejection. It's the stomach drop when someone doesn't reply. It's convincing yourself you've done something wrong when there is no evidence. It's feeling every emotion so deeply that it can become overwhelming.

In my latest blog, I share my personal experience of living with RSD, the challenges, the heartbreak, the healing, and the lessons I've learned about self-compassion along the way.
This piece is for anyone who:
💛 Feels things deeply
💛 Lives with ADHD or suspects they might
💛 Struggles with self-doubt or overthinking
💛 Loves someone who experiences RSD
💛 Needs a reminder that they are not "too much"

One of the biggest things I've learned is this: "The first person who needs to want you, is you." If you've ever felt rejected before rejection even happened, I hope this story helps you feel a little less alone. 👉 Read the blog here: https://www.peerpractice.com.au/sharing-our-stories

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08/07/2026

🔥 The Fire and the Flood: Navigating the Epic Intensity of RSD 🌊

Two years ago, I received an ADHD diagnosis that finally helped me make sense of something that had shaped my life for decades: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).

For me, RSD isn't just being sensitive to rejection. It's the stomach drop when someone doesn't reply. It's convincing yourself you've done something wrong when there is no evidence. It's feeling every emotion so deeply that it can become overwhelming.

In my latest blog, I share my personal experience of living with RSD, the challenges, the heartbreak, the healing, and the lessons I've learned about self-compassion along the way.

This piece is for anyone who:
💛 Feels things deeply
💛 Lives with ADHD or suspects they might
💛 Struggles with self-doubt or overthinking
💛 Loves someone who experiences RSD
💛 Needs a reminder that they are not "too much"

One of the biggest things I've learned is this:
"The first person who needs to want you, is you."

If you've ever felt rejected before rejection even happened, I hope this story helps you feel a little less alone.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.peerpractice.com.au/sharing-our-stories

Milly - Acting CEO

17/06/2026

We headed home from WAPSN feeling inspired. 💚

Over the past two days we've had some great conversations, met some incredible people and been reminded why peer work matters so much.

A special thank you to everyone who joined Jaan's breakout session, Mindfulness & Meditation. It was wonderful to share practical tools, hear your experiences and spend an hour exploring ways to look after ourselves while supporting others.

One of the things we love most about conferences like WAPSN is the chance to connect with people who truly "get it". The honesty, generosity and lived experience in the room is something pretty special.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat, shared their story or took part in our workshop. We loved being there and hope to see many of you again soon.

💚 Supporting people.
💚 Supporting workforces.
💚 Supporting the people who support others.

11/06/2026

📢 The Peer Practice team is looking forward to attending the WA Peer Support Network (WAPSN) Conference next week!

Across Monday and Tuesday, we'll be joining peer workers, lived experience leaders and sector professionals from across Western Australia for two days of learning, connection and conversation.

If you're attending the conference, we'd love to say hello!

On Monday afternoon, we'll also be facilitating a breakout session:

🧠 The Busy Brain Reset: Lived Experience Skills for the Modern Peer Practitioner

📅 Monday 15 June
🕒 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Breakout Room 2

This practical peer led workshop is designed for people working in emotionally demanding roles who want realistic, trauma aware ways to support their own wellbeing while supporting others.

Whether you're new to peer work or have years of experience behind you, we hope you'll join us for an hour of reflection, practical tools and meaningful conversation.

See you at WAPSN 2026! 💚

29/05/2026

✨ New Blog Post from Anna ✨

We’re proud to share a powerful and deeply personal piece written by our peer worker, Anna: “What I’ve Learned From Living With Bipolar Disorder for 20 Years.”

In this blog, Anna reflects on the realities of living with bipolar disorder, the stigma that can come with diagnosis, and the importance of hope, connection and being truly seen as a person — not a label.

Stories like Anna’s are a reminder of the strength, insight and compassion that lived experience brings to peer work 💚

You can read the full blog via the link below.

A bipolar diagnosis can land heavily. For many people, it arrives wrapped in fear, warnings, and worst‑case stories. The language surrounding bipolar disorder is often saturated with deficit and danger, leaving newly diagnosed people wondering what parts of themselves they’ll have to lose in ord...