CLM Community Support

02/04/2026

💐🐰🪺Happy Easter 🪺🐰💐

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter long weekend.

🐰From the CLM Team 🐰

02/04/2026

Following along with Autism Awareness Day, here are some strategies you can use or habits to be aware of to help people living with Autism when in the community.

🧩Don’t be judgmental, just because they don’t appear ‘disabled’ doesn’t dismiss them or their parents from their feelings and emotions they are experiencing.

🧩Reduce sensory input: Turn down music, dim lights, or help them move to a quieter, less crowded area.

🧩Stay calm and quiet: Avoid talking over them or using a loud voice. Use short, simple sentences or communicate in writing.

🧩Give them space: Do not touch them without permission, as this can heighten sensory stress.

🧩Offer comfort items: If they have a "sensory kit" (noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys, or a comfort object), make it accessible when possible.

🧩Be patient: Allow extra time for them to process information (the "6-second rule") and recover.

We know these strategies aren’t always possible in some circumstances but spreading awareness can be helpful.

We hope this helps, from the CLM Team💜

02/04/2026

💙 Autism Awareness Day
Building Understanding, Acceptance, and Support in Our Community.

Today is Autism Awareness Day — an opportunity to learn, reflect, and support autistic people in our community. Greater understanding leads to greater inclusion, and even small actions can make a meaningful difference.

📊 Key Facts About Autism in Australia

🧩Autism is diagnosed more often in males than females.

🧩As of 2022, around 290,900 Australians are autistic, representing 1.1% of the population.

🧩Approximately 4.3% of Australian children aged 5–14 are autistic.

Autism is part of the lives of many families, friends, colleagues, and neighbours. Awareness helps us create environments where autistic people feel safe, respected, and understood.

We hope this helps, from the CLM Team 🧩

29/03/2026

The cost of living is tough at the moment and these guys are a huge help to have in Bundaberg 😊

See you all tomorrow for your favourite low cost groceries and cafe!

Please be patient with the team who have worked incredibly hard the past week to get the store, cafe and warehouse back in order. Things are still a little out of sorts and will be for a while still but we are ready to have you all back!

18/03/2026

🤩FEEDBACK🤩

We have had some great constructive feedback from a few of our amazing clients.

✨Check out our website for more information✨

https://clmsupport.com.au

18/03/2026

Great resource ✨

Find your next book with the VisAbility library from VisAbility.

People who are blind, have low vision or who live with a print disability can access more than 70,000 free audiobook titles.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/QB0I50Ys9A3

18/03/2026

When you need immediate medical treatment for non-life-threatening conditions, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Bundaberg offers priority care without the need for emergency department visits or when your medical need cannot wait for a GP appointment.

Visits are bulk billed through Medicare, and the clinic is supported by highly skilled independent doctors and nurses, utilising excellent treatment and procedure room facilities.

There's no need for an appointment - just walk in! 🚶‍♂️

The clinic treats:

Minor injuries including:
+ Lacerations
+ Cuts requiring stitches
+ Basic fracture management and sprains
+ Minor burns
+ Insect and animal bites
+ Dental emergencies
+ Removal of foreign body from ear, skin, nose or throat

Minor illnesses including:
+ Respiratory symptoms
+ ENT infections
+ Rashes
+ Urinary tract infections
+ Gastroenteritis
+ Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
+ Conjunctivitis

07/03/2026

Our easy-read Quality Supports for Children booklet explains what good supports for children should look like in simple terms.

Your provider working as a team with both your family and other NDIS supports is one example of quality services being provided to your children.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/pe9w50YmMss

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

07/03/2026

Interpreting your NDIS plan can feel overwhelming for many people.💜
We hope this guide breaks things down in a clear way and helps you feel more confident about using your plan.

Once your NDIS plan has been approved, here's who can help you understand and start using it:

For participants under 9 years old:

🧒 Early childhood partners.

For participants 9 years and older:

🧑‍💻 Local area coordinators

👥 Support coordinators.

Your My NDIS contact can also help to organise an implementation meeting, if you need to discuss using your plan with us.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/IMgg50YhSSu