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03/12/2025

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced, it was more than a new funding model. It was a shift in thinking.

The NDIS marked a major change in how Australia supports disabled people, moving away from institutional care towards community-based, person-centred support that aims to improve outcomes for disabled people across the country.

Instead of “fitting into” what a service system offered, people with disability were given the language of choice, control and goals. Support was no longer just about keeping people safe. It became about helping people live the kind of life they actually wanted.

At Bloom Healthcare, we see the impact of the NDIS every day. We meet children who are finally accessing early intervention, adults who are stepping back into community life after years of withdrawal, and families who feel heard and supported after years of feeling like they had to fight.

This article is about that shift. What the NDIS is really doing well, where allied health fits in, and how teams like Bloom can help turn a plan on paper into real change in someone’s life.

Explore how the NDIS is transforming lives and how Bloom Healthcare’s allied health team turns funding into real, everyday outcomes for participants.

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability.
For us at Bloom Healthcare, it is a reminder of why we do what we do. Every person deserves access to allied health supports that fit their goals, their home, and their community, not the other way around.

Inclusion shows up in the everyday moments:
- taking time to really listen
- explaining the NDIS in plain language
Thank you to the people who trust Bloom to be part of their journey. We are committed to making services more accessible, more respectful, and more genuinely person-centred, every single day.

Thank you to the people who trust Bloom to be part of their journey.

24/11/2025

NDIS Dietitian 2025 Guide: What You Can Claim, Appointment Types, and Questions to Ask a Provider

Can the NDIS fund a dietitian? Find out what’s claimable, how sessions work, and what to ask an NDIS dietitian. Learn more with Bloom Healthcare.

18/11/2025

Today is International Men's Day

At Bloom Healthcare, we're proud to recognise the men in our team, our participants, and our communities who make a difference every day.

This year's theme reminds us of the importance of supporting men's health and wellbeing - physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's a chance to check in, have honest conversations, and celebrate positive role models who inspire others to do the same.

To all the men who care, lead, support, and show up - we see you, and we thank you. 💙

10/11/2025

Today we remember.
On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.

At Bloom Healthcare, we're grateful for the freedoms their sacrifice has made possible, and we recognise the lasting impact of service on individuals, families, and communities.

Lest we forget.

03/11/2025

Our team continues to step up, literally and figuratively, for causes that matter 💪

From running 3km a day (without coffee!) to walking 42km for mental health, our team went the extra mile to give back ❤️

Last month for 10 days, Kirsten and Lauren took on Ned’s Uncomfortable Challenge, running 3km every day and giving up coffee (yes, coffee! ☕) to raise funds and awareness for Mobilise, a cause supporting Australians experiencing homelessness.

Did you know 1 in 10 people accessing homelessness services report having a disability — and nearly 3% have a severe or profound disability? Every kilometre and every skipped flat white helped make a difference. Together, our team raised $1,838, with Bloom contributing $400 to support the cause.

And earlier in the month, Hannah laced up for One Foot Forward, walking an incredible 42km and raising $578 for the Black Dog Institute, smashing her goal to support mental health awareness 🧠💙 Bloom matched her fundraising efforts with an additional $578 contribution.

We’re so proud of our team for putting their hearts (and legs!) into raising awareness and giving back to the community.

01/11/2025

That’s a wrap on OT Week! 💛

Join Lauren for a day in the life of an OT, where every moment shows Therapy in Action ✨ It’s been a wonderful week celebrating all our OTs and we are so lucky to have such an amazing team doing what they do best every day! #

01/11/2025

Why do our OTs love being OTs? 💚
✨ Making a positive difference
✨ Seeing the impact of assistive tech
✨ Using a one-of-a-kind skill set to help others thrive
That’s Therapy in Action! 🌿

31/10/2025

As Mental Health Week wraps up, our team reflected on simple habits that help us “walk the talk” on self-care - not just to do our jobs well, but because we all deserve care and compassion.

Some favourites: morning walks, reading for joy, time with pets, journalling, moving our bodies, switching tech off at 5 pm, gardening, cooking on weekends, and meaningful chats with friends.

What’s one small habit that helps you reset?

30/10/2025

For Amelia and Elyse, being an OT means creativity, purpose, and making a difference 💚 Every goal is unique, every day is different — and that’s Therapy in Action! 🌿

29/10/2025

For Hannah, being an OT means no two days are ever the same 💚

She loves that she gets to relive her childhood hobbies while helping others reach their goals, that’s therapy in action! ✨

27/10/2025

It’s OT Week! 🎉 This year’s theme, Therapy in Action, celebrates the incredible work Occupational Therapists do every day to help people live meaningful, independent lives.

This week, we’ll be sharing what drives our amazing OTs and why they love what they do, so keep an eye out 👀💚