Whole Self

06/09/2026

💚 Happy Father’s Day to all our Whole Self dads! 💚

Today we celebrate the dads, stepdads, grandads, carers and father figures who show up, advocate, encourage, listen and love, even on the really hard days.

Parenting doesn’t always come with a roadmap, and we know the journey can look a little different for every family. To the dads who keep learning, adapting, fighting for their kids and celebrating every win, big or small, we see you, and we appreciate you.

From all of us at Whole Self, we hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day surrounded by the people who make it all worthwhile. 💚

Happy Father’s Day!
The Whole Self Team

28/08/2026

BFFs for life!!!

27/08/2026

ABSOLUTELY!!!!💯

20/08/2026

This question is hilarious and is slightly triggering! In fact it could be used as an ADHD diagnostic tool…….
1. Handbags
2. Shoes
3. Pens
4. Dogs 🐶
5. Sewing materials
6. Painting supplies
7. Drawing supplies
8. Ok…..I could go on for EVER!!!

Mini-erasers! 😂

20/08/2026

Considering there are currently no other supports available it should take a while then…..🤔

19/08/2026

Here goes….now the reality kicks in 😢

19/08/2026

‼️Important Information About the New ICAN Assessments‼️

Attached is an article that is well worth familiarising yourself with regarding the new ICAN assessments. It provides a helpful overview of the different categories that may be considered as part of the assessment process.

One important step families can take now is to request a copy of the disabilities and diagnoses the NDIS currently has recorded for your child.

We regularly find that this information is incorrect, incomplete or outdated, particularly where a diagnosis has changed or additional diagnoses have been provided to the NDIS over time but have not been correctly updated on their system.

With ICAN assessments placing greater focus on understanding a participant’s support needs and functional impact, it will be increasingly important to make sure the information the NDIS holds about your child accurately reflects their current diagnoses and disability.

Our recommendation: Request this information from the NDIS, check it carefully against your child’s current diagnostic reports, and if anything is missing or incorrect, start the process of having it updated.

The more accurate the information held by the NDIS is before these new processes affect your child, the better prepared you will be.

Information about the I-CAN scoring system was made public in response to Senate Estimates questions on notice. Sara explores what we’ve learnt about how the I-CAN scores support needs, so providers and participants can be ready for when new framework plans roll out.

18/08/2026

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
If your NDIS plan is being rolled over rather than formally reviewed, unused funds may not automatically carry forward. A rollover can be for up to 12 months, but the NDIA may initiate a review at any point during that period.

Be particularly cautious if you are contacted for a “Check In.” Ask whether the appointment could result in any changes to your plan or funding, and request the answer in writing. If you are given little notice, you can ask for the appointment to be delayed so you have time to gather evidence and seek advice. Where possible, request that important communication about your plan is provided in writing.
Have updated Functional Capacity Assessment reports ready to go!!