Resources
Resources
Take the first step in your career
Are you a university student with disability in your final or second-to-last year of study? Yes? Then you could complete a paid internship as part of the Australian Government’s Stepping Into program.9 August 2022
Informal supports and what the NDIA expects
While it is recognised that family members of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants provide invaluable support to their loved ones, exactly how the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) decides what is reasonable to expect from families can sometimes seem confusing.21 June 2022
To be or not to be? A quick guide to supported decision making
The definition of a decision is thinking before you choose to do something. A decision can be as small as choosing which program to watch on Netflix, or as significant as choosing where you will live. No matter our age, gender or ability, we all have a right to make decisions that affect our life.16 May 2022
Home is where the heart is – accommodation options for people with disability
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) – what they are and what to consider if you want to access them.26 April 2022
Senate Select Committee recommends National Autism Strategy
A Senate Select Committee on Autism has recommended the Australian Government develop a National Autism Strategy within the next 12 months to coordinate efforts to improve life outcomes for autistic Australians.21 April 2022
Five of the biggest challenges facing Local Area Coordinators (LACs) today
Ruby – a coach in My Plan Manager’s Kinora community – recently told us about five of the biggest challenges she faced when she worked as a Local Area Coordinator (LAC), and what she did to overcome them.8 April 2022
Emergency support for those in flood affected areas
With residents of Queensland and New South Wales continuing to be impacted by severe wet weather and flooding, the team at My Plan Manager wishes to extend its support to our clients, their families, and communities in both states.11 March 2022
Need help with the NDIS? Here’s where to get it.
If you want to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), did you know that Local Area Coordinators – or LACs – provide a completely free service to assist you at every stage of the Scheme?21 February 2022
Setting strong goals
Setting goals is important because they dictate what you can spend your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding on.11 January 2022