Pink Ribbon Community Supports Australia

27/01/2026

Back in November, Trinette told us what drew her to support work was seeing the whole person, not just their needs. Building genuine connections. 🤝

That's the thing about good support days... they're not about perfect plans or ticking boxes.

Trinette's been in this work long enough (4 years in allied health, now support work on the Sunshine Coast) to know the difference. ✨

The good days are when someone tries something they didn't think they could do. 🌟

When conversations go deeper than "how was your weekend."

When plans fall apart and you both just figure it out together.

It's learning something unexpected. Laughing at the same ridiculous thing. Being actually present, not just going through motions.

The best support doesn't look perfect. It looks real. 💬

This is why we carefully handpick who we bring onto the team, because they get it.

They see people, not cases. And we take time matching the right support worker to each participant, because connection isn't one-size-fits-all. Never has been... never will be. 🌏

25/01/2026

We know today holds different meaning for different Australians, and we get that.

What we're clear on at Pink Ribbon is that everyone in our community matters.

Everyone deserves support. Everyone belongs. 💙

We hope your Australia Day is filled with moments that matter. ☀️🧡

23/01/2026

⏰ Don't leave it to the last minute... because what happens when people rush their plan review is...

The goals get vague.
"I want to be more independent" sounds good, but it doesn't give the NDIA anything concrete to fund. Rushed goals = underfunded plans.

The evidence isn't ready.
Reports from your OT, support coordinator notes, therapy progress... if you're scrambling to gather this stuff the day before, you're already behind.

You don't push back.
When supports get reduced or questioned and you're unprepared, it's too easy to just accept it and hope for the best. Then you're stuck with a plan that doesn't actually cover what you need.

Look, we get it, life's busy. Plan reviews feel like just another thing on the list. But this is 12 months of funding we're talking about.

Your supports. Your goals. Your quality of life.

Starting now means you've got time to...

✅ Get your evidence together properly

✅ Think through what's actually working (and what's not)

✅ Have someone help you translate your life into NDIS language

Want help getting sorted before the rush? DM us or give us a call 📞 1300 062 437.

Because a plan review done right really is worth the effort.

21/01/2026

In our previous post, we touched on NDIS plan reviews landing in mailboxes. Here's what we see trip people up most (and what actually matters).

So here's what actually matters when you're prepping for your plan review (and what doesn't). 🎯

MATTERS:

✅ What's changed in your life since your last plan

✅ What's working well that you want to keep

✅ What's NOT working that needs to change

✅ Your goals for the next 12 months

DOESN'T MATTER:

❌ Using fancy NDIS language

❌ Making it sound perfect

❌ Having it all figured out on your own

Your plan review is a conversation about your life. Not a test you need to pass. 📝

And if you want someone to help you prep, translate the jargon, or just be there during the meeting? That's literally what we're here for. 🙋‍♀️

Let's make your plan actually work for you... ☞ 📞 1300 062 437 or DM us 💬.

19/01/2026

January and February are peak plan review season for NDIS participants. Which means if you're staring at that letter thinking "here we go again"... you're not alone.

Here's the thing about plan reviews: they're not just paperwork. They're your chance to actually get the supports that work for YOUR life right now.

Not what worked last year. Not what the NDIA thinks you need based on a form. What you actually need today.

If you're feeling a bit lost about where to start, or you just want someone in your corner who speaks human (not NDIS jargon), give us a shout.

📞 1300 062 437 | admin@prcsa.com.au

16/01/2026

It's not a conspiracy theory. It's in The Guardian (www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/03/ndis-overhaul-disabled-people-risks-lives).

The NDIS is moving toward automation... but we're not. ❌

While some providers are getting excited about AI-generated support plans, we're still doing it the old-fashioned way.

Talking. Listening. Actually getting to know you.

Your support plan shouldn't come from an algorithm that's never met you, never heard your story, and has zero clue what a good life looks like for you specifically.

Here at Pink Ribbon, every plan starts with a real conversation.

We take the time because that's how you build trust. That's how you create support that actually works. 🤝

Automation might be cheaper... faster, even, but it'll never replace the human who remembers your favourite food, the music you like... and with supports... understands what you want and need, and genuinely cares about your quality of life. ❤️

You deserve better than being processed like a data point.

Want to chat about your support? Send a DM or call us on 1300 062 437.

Together, we can make a difference. 💪

14/01/2026

There's this idea that support work is one-directional. We show up, we help, we leave. 🤝

But anyone who's done this work knows it's not like that at all. 💗

This is what our team learns every single day:

How to slow down. How to really listen. That a good day doesn't have to be a big day. And that being yourself - actually yourself... is way more valuable than being polished." 💬

Our participants teach us resilience without the inspirational poster. Honesty without the filter. And how to find meaning in a Wednesday afternoon that looks exactly like the one before it. ✨

We're better humans for knowing them. 🩷

What's something unexpected you've learned from someone in your life?👇

12/01/2026

Honest question for a Monday… what helps you ease back into the week? Slow start, routine, lists, or winging it? 💬

We're curious because everyone's got their own way of getting Monday sorted.

Some of our team swear by their morning coffee and a to-do list.

Others? They're taking it one task at a time and seeing where the day goes.

There's no right answer... just what works for you.

Drop a comment and let us know your Monday style. 🗣️

09/01/2026

Right, quick Friday night update for anyone looking for support services in Gympie... we've got spots opening up! 🌟

Our Gympie team leader, Tash, has been out building something pretty special up here, and we're ready to welcome participants into the Pink Ribbon family.

If you're after daily living support, community access, or just need a caring support worker who actually gets it... we should have a chat.

We're local, we're hands-on, and we're part of the Gympie community (you might've seen us at the United FC games ⚽️😊).

No massive intake forms or corporate jargon... just send us a DM and we'll have a proper conversation about what you need.

And if you know someone in Gympie who's been looking for the right support setup... tag them below or share this with them.

Sometimes the right connection comes from a friend passing on the word.

📞 Or call us on 1300 062 437
📧 Email us at admin@prcsa.com.au
🌐 Check out what we're about at www.prcsa.com.au

Have a great weekend. 🌈

07/01/2026

Ever actually thought about how you read things? Like, really thought about it? That's what Braille Literacy Month is getting at.

Braille isn't just a bunch of dots on paper... it's how a lot of people who are blind or have low vision get things done.

Reading snail mail, filling out forms, voting, studying, working… all the things most of us do without a second thought. 📚

Braille has opened a lot of doors both here in Australia and in many other countries. But not everyone's that lucky.

In plenty of places around the world, whether you can learn Braille comes down to where you live and what's actually available. 🌏

Access to information shouldn't be a nice-to-have. It should just be a given. That's why campaigns like More Braille, More Empowerment keep pushing... backed by groups like the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment and the World Blind Union.

They're making sure Braille stays on the radar, not just for kids in school, but for everyone, at every stage of life.

So this month, let's take a second to acknowledge something that doesn't always get the spotlight... and think about what it means when everyone can access information, no matter how they read it. 💛

05/01/2026

Well... back into the swing of things after the Christmas break, and it’s actually good to see the NDIA already giving us a few updates for the new year.😃

They’re running a webinar on Wednesday, the 14th of January that breaks down changes to NDIS legislation, in plain English. 👀

It's going to include what’s changing, how it could affect plans, funding, and reviews, and what to keep in mind going forward.

If you’re a participant, family member, carer, or just trying to stay up to date with how the NDIS works, this one’s worth a look.👍

Here's the link... https://prcsa.com.au/upcoming-ndia-webinar-understanding-changes-to-ndis-legislation/ or click the image, below.

Grab a cuppa ☕️ and have a read... a bit of clarity early on never hurts.

The NDIA is hosting a January 2026 webinar on upcoming NDIS legislation changes. Here’s what the session will cover and who should attend.

31/12/2025

What a year it's been! 🎉 To our participants and their families... thank you for letting us be part of your story.

To our brilliant team across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie... your dedication makes all the difference.

And to the support coordinators, therapists and industry partners, we appreciate you more than you know. 💗

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

See you in 2026! 🥳