Lets Connect Support Services

18/02/2026

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The Government is consulting on new NDIS planning rules, including changes to:
• Support Needs Assessments
• How budgets are set
• How decisions are made and explained
Every Australian Counts is preparing a submission, and we want it grounded in real lived experience.
If you are an NDIS participant, family member, carer, support worker or advocate, your perspective matters. This short survey is your chance to share what these proposed changes could mean in practice.
You don’t need to read all the consultation material to take part. You can simply tell us:
• What makes planning fair and safe
• What needs to be transparent
• What helps protect choice, control and flexibility
⏰ The consultation closes 6 March 2026.
We’ll use survey responses (de-identified unless you say otherwise) to strengthen our submission and advocate for safeguards that work in real life.
👉 Take the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/EsbqZ3gcXM
A note of care: the survey discusses changes that may feel stressful. Support is available via Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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03/02/2026

We are looking for our next PRC/Support Coordinator. If you have the experience please reach out to us.

Full-time Position. Work across Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and Support Coordination, within a values-led, ethical framework that prioritises clarity, boundaries and quality practice.

22/01/2026

We have a full time position available for Experienced PRC/ Support Coordinator

Full-time Position. Work across Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and Support Coordination, within a values-led, ethical framework that prioritises clarity, boundaries and quality practice.

15/01/2026

This is what choice can look like.

A place that feels familiar.
A space shaped by comfort, routines, memories, and everyday decisions.

Not a model.
Not a program.
Just home.

At Map My Way, we believe everyone deserves a real home — one that reflects who they are, not what a system decides.

Because home is where life begins.

🌱 Map My Way

14/01/2026

We are so excited to release Map my Way shortly.

24/12/2025

Christmas Eve reflections 🎄

So today is Christmas Eve, and what a year it has been within this space.

As a Managing Director, I have travelled the country this year and have now set up home in Tasmania again — while knowing I will always be commuting back to Queensland to stay connected with the team. It’s been an interesting and challenging 12 months. Burnout has touched not only myself, but some of my team as well — a reminder of just how much heart and energy goes into the work we do.

As we head toward 2026, I’m hopeful.
Right now, I’m also recovering from RSV, which has knocked me around these past couple of weeks — not the best place to be — but I’m hoping that over the coming days I’ll start to feel a little more human again.

I want to sincerely thank my amazing team who show up every single day and do truly incredible work. Your commitment, care and professionalism never go unnoticed.

I also want to thank the amazing participants and families who have reached out to us this year — for trusting us, for sharing your stories, and for allowing us to walk alongside you. You are the reason this work matters.

Thank you as well to all the wonderful people I’ve connected with throughout the year — and especially to the select few who have been part of this journey with me for the last five years. Your loyalty and belief mean more than you know.

Next year, Lets Connect will be releasing something truly amazing.
More news to come over the next few days.

Most of all, I need to thank my incredible husband, Bill — who puts up with me, my ideas, and my constant “what ifs,” and who somehow always just goes with the flow.

I hope you all have the most amazing Christmas and a safe, hopeful New Year.
Thank you for being part of our ride. 💛

22/12/2025

Map My Way
Something new is coming in the New Year. We cant wait to release it.

Life first. Community Always.

19/12/2025

We will still be trading over the Christmas period and only closed on the public holidays and weekends.

14/12/2025

What we have seen unfold at Bondi Beach is a heartbreaking tragedy and a deeply sad day for Jewish Australians and for our wider community. This time of year is meant to be one of celebration, yet instead we mourn the loss of innocent lives.

There is no place for terrorism or hatred in Australia. My heart goes out to those who were injured and to the families who are grieving unimaginable loss.

If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, please reach out to the services below:
• Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636
• 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 | Text 0458 737 732
• 13YARN: Call 13 92 76
• MensLine Australia: Call 1300 78 99 78

You are not alone. Support is available.

13/12/2025

Something new is taking shape.

For a long time, I’ve watched people inside the disability system be told what support should look like — instead of being supported to direct it themselves.

Behind the scenes, a few of us have been working on something different.
Something grounded in lived experience, clarity, and ethical guidance — not templates or tick-boxes.

Mapping My Way is about:
• Direction, not control
• Knowledge, not dependency
• Choice, not compliance

Because people deserve to understand their options, build confidence, and map a way forward that actually fits their life.

2026 will mark the beginning of this next chapter.

If you believe people should be supported to direct their support — not be told how it must be delivered — you’ll want to stay close.

More soon.

— Sue

31/10/2025

Today some of the team had a bit of fun dressing up for Halloween in our Redcliffe office! 👻 Fridays are always a busy day for us, but it’s also a chance to wind down a little and head into the weekend with a smile.

22/10/2025

Housemate Wanted – Eastern Heights, Ipswich

A friendly and easy-going gentleman in his 60s is looking for a compatible housemate to share his beautiful cottage-style home in the peaceful suburb of Eastern Heights, Ipswich.

This is not a typical SIL house, but rather the participant’s private home. He is supported by a reliable SIL provider who has been with him for over two years, with a consistent and trusted team of support workers in place.

About the home:

Three-bedroom timber cottage with classic charm

Front verandah with approximately 7 steps

Covered area out the back for summer BBQs

Gallery style kitchen

Air conditioning in the main living area

Lovely garden, well maintained and peaceful

Rent and utilities to be shared

Housemate to furnish their own bedroom which has a cupboard for hanging clothes in.

About the current resident:
He is house proud, enjoys spending time in his garden, and loves going out with support to local clubs to catch up with friends. A fan of music—especially Scottish bagpipes—he would love to share his home with someone who appreciates similar interests and values a calm, friendly environment.

Ideal housemate:

Male or female of similar age (around 60+)

Must have 1:2 SIL funding

Respectful, tidy, and community-minded

If this sounds like the right fit, please get in touch to learn more or arrange a visit. Please email sue.letsconnect@outlook.com for more information.