19-11-2019 08:47 PM
19-11-2019 08:47 PM
@Determined I have also heard lots of negative stories and reports that people are worse off, but the overwhelming response today from the participants and also from carers that were at the forum I went to today was that the NDIS has been beneficial for people. However, having said that, I believe that a lot more people need more assistance with applying, asking the 'right questions' etc as you mentioned
19-11-2019 08:49 PM
19-11-2019 08:49 PM
Unfortunately as we are in a regional area I have not seen too many workshops in our area. Other than some early workshops at S1's school (special school) that was more about getting the application process started. @Former-Member @SarahPeerAmb
I can see how that would be most helpful.
19-11-2019 08:49 PM
19-11-2019 08:49 PM
Okay dokes @Determined @SarahPeerAmb and anyone else still reading along 🙂
Our final question of the night with ten mins to spare 😄
What is the best tip you would give other carers with regard to the NDIS?
19-11-2019 08:54 PM
19-11-2019 08:54 PM
@Former-Member
If at first you don't succeed. Ask and asks again.
If first organisation you approach does not seem to have the answers ask some one else.
Don't be afraid to ask and be direct about what you need/ want. This is something I struggle with but saw the benefit with my now advocate.
At the end of the day these people are there to help. If they get offended because you are too direct then they are not a good fit and we need to try someone else anyway . (Not endorsing being rude at all. Just direct and honest about what is required).
19-11-2019 08:55 PM
19-11-2019 08:55 PM
Hey @Former-Member and others out there in cyberspace, with regard to the question on the best tip I would give other carers - you need to be able to describe the “worst day” scenarios to the NDIS in order to ‘meet access’. It is also very important to describe that your informal support is no longer sustainable if that is the case – my parents are ageing and part of my brothers’ goals were to live independently of family – so we can all just be sisters, brothers, parents, etc. However, to end on a positive note (as the above tips are a bit negative and I don't want to finish on a negative note as this forum has been so positive and helpful) I would also recommend surrounding yourself with lots of positivity and focus on the long-term goals of gaining additional supports for your loved one. The NDIS application and review processes can be very stressful and scary, but if you focus on the long game that will make it a whole lot LESS stressful and will sustain your energy/spoons/buckets a little bit longer 🙂
19-11-2019 08:57 PM
19-11-2019 08:57 PM
Hey @Determined This here: "If they get offended because you are too direct then they are not a good fit and we need to try someone else anyway . (Not endorsing being rude at all. Just direct and honest about what is required)."
What a brilliant point, and also quite relevant to many aspects of accessing support - even outside of the NDIS! We need to search for the right fit for us, and it truly is self-care to be direct in what we need from services. Thank you @Determined
19-11-2019 08:57 PM
19-11-2019 08:57 PM
Great tips @Determined ! Love them!
19-11-2019 08:58 PM
19-11-2019 08:58 PM
Definitely taking away the theme of "The Long Game" Tonight @SarahPeerAmb ! Super important, understandably easy to fall off from the light at the end of the tunnel - but sounds like it can pay off in a huge way 😄
19-11-2019 08:59 PM
19-11-2019 08:59 PM
wow , thank you @Determined What a brilliant point,
19-11-2019 08:59 PM
19-11-2019 08:59 PM
Also from back one question.
One of my barriers has been in answering questions and defining what we need.
Because the disability is not physical it is not easy (for me) to define. We do what we do because he is our son. We don't compare abilities as our 3 boys are unique and special in their own ways. We have been supporting him since birth and while encouraging growth find it hard to be critical about lack of growth or ability. Something else this moat recent support service totally get and has been able provide guidance on.
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