Person-centered, trauma and neurodiverse informed independent NDIS peer support work, and psychosocial recovery coaching.
In service to the community since 2009. Person-centered tailored independent NDIS peer support work, psychosocial recovery coaching, and support coordination. Disability, community, and mental health peer support work services provided in the NSW Central West, based around Bathurst :
-All aspects of personal care including hygiene, feeding, manual handling.
-Daily living activities including house care, shopping, meal preparation.
-Community access including transport, accessibility, social interaction.
-Specialising in but not limited to Autism support. Psychosocial recovery coaching and support coordination is provided separately to support work, to prevent any conflict of interest in service provision. This can be provided remotely non face-to-face. Rates and charges:
-All rates and charges are negotiable according to circumstances.
-Special promotional flat rate of $40 per hour for a limited time.
-Lower hourly rates can apply for longer support work shifts.
-$0.80 per km charge for travel and transportation as per NDIS pricing arrangements.. Monte Christo (MC) is a project by ECC for a transition to Community-oriented market gardening and regenerative farming on permaculture principles, beginning in 2022. The immediate project aims to develop opportunities for NDIS participants and community members to engage in inclusive gardening activities to grow vegetables for their own use at a low cost. Included therapeutic benefits of moderate exercise and healthy outdoors exposure in a social setting are proposed. A further aim is to develop larger permaculture farming with the long-term goal of providing quality, environmentally sustainable, healthy nutrition at reduced cost to people on low incomes. Disability Support Pension and NDIS recipients will be a priority.
11/03/2026
It’s International Women’s Day. Among the 3 million carers in Australia, it is women who take on more of the carer responsibilities.
While caring is an act of love, commitment and strength, the figures show it also comes at a cost. Carers experience poorer emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, and face long-term economic insecurity because of their caring role.
Carer equity is gender equity.
This International Women’s Day, we recognise the millions of women caring for a family member and/or friend. Your caring contribution sustains health, aged care, education and disability systems. Australia would not function if not for carers.
Carers need greater recognition and practical support to participate in family, social, community, employment and education opportunities.
Find out more about how Carers Australia advocates for changes to policies, systems and services that affect carers.
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11/03/2026
The Australian Story about Deirdre and her son Richard highlights a common fear for ageing parents: what happens when they can no longer provide care. A related 2025 ABC article explains that many families plan through wills, trusts and community supports to protect their child’s future. One option is a microboard—a small, legally incorporated group of trusted friends, family and community members who help safeguard decision-making, relationships and long-term support for the person with disability. ABC Nas Campanella. More https://buff.ly/m6cGF0a
ID: An elderly woman wearing a black hat and necklace stands holding hands with her son a middle-aged man in a striped shirt and cap. They are standing together on a quiet suburban footpath lined with trees and houses, both facing the camera with gentle smiles.
09/03/2026
Kristi was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was only 13 years old, it has always been her 'normal'. Click here and learn all about why the MS Walk Run + Roll is something Kristi looks forward to every year.
At Afford, we love seeing our clients follow their passions - whether it’s cooking up a storm, growing a garden jungle, making a splash in the pool, or lifting the roof with some seriously cool beats!
And today, we’re shining the spotlight on Stephen, our very own superstar DJ who knows exactly how to rock the house. His energy, talent and love for music bring so much joy to everyone around him - and we couldn’t be prouder!
Keep following your heart, Stephen. The world needs your music! 🔥🙌
09/03/2026
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05/03/2026
Around one in three NDIS plans ends with most funds unspent, suggesting many participants aren’t fully using their budgets by plan end. Possible reasons include difficulty finding suitable providers (especially in regional areas), complex system navigation, uncertainty about what supports can be purchased, saving funds out of caution, or personal circumstances changing mid-plan. Underspend can also reflect structural issues like workforce shortages or administrative hurdles, not lack of need. AAP
ID: A rural Australian landscape with dry grass and rolling hills in the background. In the foreground, a sign with a wheelchair symbol and the words “Limited Support Services” stands beside a dirt road, highlighting the shortage of disability providers in regional area.
04/03/2026
It's very concerning that the NDIA felt that the participant's vision impairment wasn't responsible for their inability to drive, but rather it was because of the laws around driving with a vision impairment.
$7,000 for a scooter would have been much cheaper for the NDIA (and taxpayers) that what ensued, and even cheaper than funding the participant for taxis and rideshares for their level of community engagement.
The agency running the NDIS has lost a legal case experts say could have significant implications for how future funding decisions are made.
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03/03/2026
Your Sunday Support boost 🧠
Wellbeing is made up of 5 main factors 👇 and mental health experts advocate well-being as a way of improving our lives.
Not sure where to start? Think of the acronym 'PERMA':
🧡 Positive Emotion
🧡 Engagement
🧡 Relationships
🧡 Meaning
🧡 Accomplishment
Time to fill your cup ☕ with these 5 well-being essentials! Read more helpful information here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZTiAfZ
03/03/2026
🌟 Volunteer Meet & Greet Expo – Lithgow 🌟
Looking to get involved in your community? Curious about volunteering but not sure where to start?
Come along to the Volunteer Meet & Greet Expo and connect face-to-face with local Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs) from across the region.
🤝 Meet local community groups
💬 Explore a range of volunteer opportunities
🌱 Discover how you can make a difference
📅 Saturday 28 March
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Queen Elizabeth Park
Hosted by Volunteer Connect Lithgow Region, this is a relaxed and welcoming event for anyone interested in giving back, building skills, or connecting with others.
✨ Whether you have a few hours a week or just want to learn more — we’d love to see you there!
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I am a NDIS-registered fully insured Community sector worker trained and experienced in Disability, Community, and Mental Health support who also has self-managed resilience and Recovery strategies from lived personal experience in these areas.
I use this integrated experience to provide affordable, tailored, and dedicated peer support services in the fields of Autism, Disability, Community, and Mental Health support.
I cover all aspects of daily activities, community participation, independent living skills development, growth and resilience self-advocacy mentoring, and consumer advocacy and representation.
Service prices are variable to ensure I can provide the maximum appropriate support within the NDIS funding allocated to you. Pending full NDIA registration some work will be restricted to self managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, or private clients.
I am also available for work through Mable (formerly Better Caring) if this is more convenient to you.
Services include:
Personalised physical support in the home and community including all daily living activities, medication assistance, and housekeeping.
Time off for full-time carers with temporary respite support in the home and the community.
Transport in a safe and comfortable 4WD SUV with capacity for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Community access and activities support for individuals or small groups depending on support needs.
Consumer peer advocacy and representation with agency services, professional appointments.
Personal mentoring in developing independent living skills, implementing resilience and recovery strategies, and navigating the system for optimal outcomes.
Autism a specialty.
Pending full NDIA registration some work will be restricted to self managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, or private clients.
What are my experience and qualifications?
I have experience since 2009 mainly working in ADHC group homes for people with profound Autism and Neurodevelopmental Delay, Aquired Brain Injury, psychosocial and physical disabilities as well as positions in Community and Mental Health support and casework.
The foundations upon which I build my work are my formal practical training, work experience, and theoretical academic background learning in this sector. I also have skills and understanding acquired from many years of previous personal life experience of Autism with Psychosocial Disability challenges and the Recovery process, as a peer and consumer self-managing their recovery.
Where am I located?
Founded in Warrimoo (“Place of Eagles”) in the lower Blue Mountains, ECC now covers the Blue Mountains and Penrith Area from Lawson in the mid-mountains.
