Empower Lives with Heart
Empower Lives with Heart
Discover stories, tips, and expert advice to help you navigate the NDIS, build independence, and feel supported every step of the way.
For many NDIS participants, families, carers and support coordinators, one of the hardest parts of the NDIS process is understanding what evidence is needed. A person may already have a diagnosis, a long history of support needs, or clear daily challenges, but the NDIS often needs information that explains how a disability affects everyday life. […]
......
Applying for NDIS funding for Positive Behaviour Support can feel overwhelming, especially when behaviours are affecting safety, routines, relationships, learning, community access or daily life. Families, carers, support coordinators and participants may know that support is needed, but may not be sure what to ask for, what evidence to provide or where behaviour support fits within an NDIS plan. Positive Behaviour Support, often called PBS, is designed to understand why behaviours happen and […]
......
When families first hear the words restrictive practices, it can feel worrying. You may wonder what the term means, why it is being discussed and whether your loved one’s rights, dignity and safety are being protected. Restrictive practices and NDIS Positive Behaviour Support are closely connected because both relate to how a person living with disability is supported when behaviours of concern, […]
......
The best questions to ask an NDIS psychologist are about their NDIS experience, therapy approach, funding suitability, goal setting, reporting, communication style, telehealth options and how they involve the participant in decisions. These questions can help participants, families and carers choose psychology support that feels clear, respectful and connected to real-life needs. Choosing an NDIS psychologist is not only about booking […]
......
ADHD treatment options can look different for every person. Some people living with ADHD may benefit from medication, while others may need therapy, daily living strategies, psychology, occupational therapy, behaviour support, family education, school adjustments or workplace support. For many children, teenagers and adults, the most helpful ADHD treatment plan includes a combination of supports that fit their daily […]
......
Choosing the right NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner is an important decision for participants, families and carers. The right practitioner can help a participant feel safer, better understood and more supported in daily life. They can also help families, carers, support workers and providers respond to behaviours of concern with calm, consistent and respectful strategies. A good positive behaviour support practitioner does not only look at the behaviour itself. They look at the person behind the behaviour. This includes the […]
......
Psychology supports can play a meaningful role in helping NDIS participants build skills, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and work towards their individual goals. When psychology is clearly linked to disability-related needs, it is commonly funded through capacity-building supports such as Improved Daily Living. Despite this, many people living with disability, families, and support coordinators are unsure […]
......
Many families, carers and participants search for therapies for autism under NDIS because they want to understand what support may be available, how therapy funding works, and which services may suit their goals. Autism can affect communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, social interaction, learning, routines and daily living skills in different ways. Some people living with autism may need support […]
......
Supporting a child who displays challenging behaviours can feel emotional, tiring, and deeply personal. Many parents and carers try different strategies at home, often wondering whether they are doing “enough” or responding in the right way. Parent training behaviour therapy offers a practical, evidence-based way to support children and families. Instead of focusing only on the […]
......Discover a range of trusted care products at the Affective Health Store, designed to support your daily needs and wellbeing. From mobility aids to comfort essentials, our collection is carefully selected to make life easier. Visit our store today and find the perfect products for you or your loved ones.
