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What Goes Into Making Community Connections?

  There's a lot that goes into making   community connections . A connected community tackles issues that matter to the people it lives with. A community connection might be as simple as saying 'hello' to your neighbours when you walk past or as complex as running a pub catch up group. Whatever it is, it helps create a sense of community and gives your child a network they can use to develop their skills and interests. 1. They help tackle issues that matter Connecting with other people - whether in person or via social media - has benefits for everyone. Getting involved in a community project, for example, can make you feel good and give you something to do when you're not doing anything else. Having the opportunity to learn from others is also a big plus. Being exposed to new ideas, innovations and technologies can help you develop your own. In a world where we're constantly juggling multiple demands on our time, having a community to lean on can be invaluable. A n...

NDIS Respite Care

  Respite care is an important disability support service that allows NDIS participants to stay away from their usual home for a short period of time. This can be a great opportunity for NDIS participants to change scenery, get new core support services and socialise in groups. It can also be beneficial for family and informal carers. This break can help carers recharge their batteries and take a much-needed rest from their caring role. Cost Many people who need respite care are concerned about how much it will cost, but the NDIS can help with costs. Respite care is usually funded for up to 14 days at a time under the NDIS’s Short Term Accommodation (STA) funding. This funding can include overnight support, food costs and assistance with daily self-care or access to community activities. Talk to your NDIS plan manager if you need to use these funds for respite care. It can also be difficult to know where to start looking for a provider. Look in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Pri...

NDIS Wallan - Home Maintainence & Repairs

  Maintenance & Repairs Home Maintenance NDIS Wallan  & repairs are activities done to keep equipment, machinery and building infrastructure in good working order. Generally, maintenance involves small tasks meant to extend the lifespan of assets and avoid major repair or replacement costs. This can include things like light bulb replacements, HVAC cleaning and painting. Repairs, on the other hand, are restoration work that comes after an asset or piece of equipment breaks down. This includes things like fixing broken components, restoring machines to working condition and performing emergency repairs. This can be a costly and time-consuming option, especially if there are no backups to fall back on. If you’re in need of a maintenance or repair contractor, our Wallan handymen can handle everything from general repairs to painting, carpentry and tiling. Carpentry Carpentry is one of the oldest skilled trades and is still used widely in modern construction. It involves c...