If you’re trying to understand the difference between an NDIS Support Coordinator and a Psychosocial Recovery Coach, you’re not alone. The two roles can have some similarities. Both may help participants understand their NDIS supports, connect with providers and community services, coordinate supports and build greater independence. However, there are [...]
Sometimes connection starts with something simple. A conversation. A walk. Sharing a meal. Joining an activity. Spending time with someone who understands you. October is Mental Health Month, and World Mental Health Day is recognised on 10 October. Mental Health Australia’s theme for 2026 is Together We Thrive, highlighting the [...]
The NDIS continues to change, and from 1 October 2026, changes to some NDIS support budgets will begin to take effect. If you are an NDIS participant, family member or carer, you may be wondering what this means for your current or future NDIS plan. The most important thing to [...]
When you receive disability support, you may notice your support worker taking a few minutes to complete notes during or at the end of your shift. These notes are more than administration. Clear and accurate shift notes help create a reliable record of the support you received, assist communication between [...]
When choosing a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, participants, families and carers want to feel confident that supports will be safe, respectful and focused on the participant’s goals. At Assist Lifestyle, we believe quality support is about more than completing daily tasks. It is about building trust, respecting choice [...]
At Assist Lifestyle, we believe quality support starts with listening, learning and improving. Our team members recently attended the InsureAble SIL Summit 2026, an event focused on Supported Independent Living, regulation, innovation and practical ways to strengthen NDIS service delivery. As a registered NDIS provider on the Sunshine Coast, we [...]
Insights from the Resolv SIL Summit: How Assist Lifestyle keeps improving NDIS support services for NDIS Participants on Sunshine Coast and Gympie Recently, Marina attended the Resolv SIL Summit on the Gold Coast, a gathering of Australia’s leading experts in disability services. The summit focused on Supported Independent Living (SIL), [...]
