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a support worker and participant sitting at a table. The support worker holds an NDIS Plan document and smiles while explaining it. The participant listens attentively, surrounded by soft lighting and indoor plants in a calm, beige room.

Understanding the NDIS Plan (Without the Jargon)

If you’ve ever opened your NDIS plan and thought, “I have no idea what this means” — you’re not alone. The NDIS is a brilliant system...

Sep 152 min read

a female dietitian holding a clipboard with fruit and vegetable drawings while speaking to a smiling young man seated across the table. The setting includes soft lighting, a plant, framed posters, and healthy snacks — creating a warm, supportive nutrition session.

What’s the Role of a Dietitian Under the NDIS?

Food isn’t just fuel — it’s connection, comfort, and a key part of everyday wellbeing. But for many NDIS participants, eating well isn’t...

Sep 122 min read

a support worker offering comfort to a worried young man. They sit on a couch in a warm-toned room; the support worker smiles gently with a clipboard in hand and a hand on the participant’s shoulder, symbolising emotional support for complex needs.

Dual Diagnosis in the NDIS: Supporting People with Overlapping Needs

When a participant has both a disability and a mental health condition , it’s called dual diagnosis — and it’s more common than many...

Sep 103 min read

Cartoon-style digital illustration of a woman holding an NDIS plan and speaking with a support coordinator, with symbolic icons representing life changes (like a hospital, house, and calendar) floating around her — illustrating a "Change of Circumstance" under the NDIS.

What Is a Change of Circumstance – and When Should You Submit One?

If you or your child has an NDIS plan, life doesn’t have to stay the same for it to work. In fact, it shouldn’t . Life changes — and when...

Sep 83 min read

a young boy giving a thumbs up while holding a teddy bear, seated across from a behaviour therapist with a clipboard. The calm room features potted plants and warm tones, symbolising the supportive and positive nature of behaviour therapy.

Positive Behaviour Support: What It Is and Who It’s For

When a participant shows behaviours that are unsafe, disruptive, or distressing — to themselves or others — the response matters. That’s...

Sep 83 min read

A cartoon-style digital illustration showing a young person with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by floating icons like speech bubbles, sound waves, and question marks — visually representing auditory processing difficulties and confusion in noisy environments.

Understanding Auditory Processing Difficulties (and How to Help)

Why hearing and understanding aren’t always the same thing. Have you ever spoken to someone and felt like they heard you — but didn’t...

Sep 73 min read

A colourful cartoon-style illustration of a person with visible and invisible disability “holding spoons” with floating task icons (like brushing teeth, shopping, talking) around them — representing limited energy and the Spoon TheoryA colourful cartoon-style illustration of a person with visible and invisible disability “holding spoons” with floating task icons (like brushing teeth, shopping, talking) around them — representing limited energy and the Spoon Theory

The Spoon Theory: A Helpful Way to Explain Invisible Disability

How do you explain to someone that just getting out of bed left you exhausted? That noise, light, or conversation can wipe you out? That...

Sep 64 min read

illustration showing four teenagers engaging in group activities, including cooking and games, in a relaxed and supportive environment – representing NDIS teen programs like the Saturday Social Group and School Holiday Program.

Teens Social Group vs School Holiday Program: What’s the Difference?

Parents often ask us how our two teen programs compare. While both focus on friendships, independence, and life skills, they run at...

Sep 53 min read

a support worker sitting across from a teenage participant at a table. The teen gestures with confidence while holding a clipboard, and the support worker listens attentively, creating a safe and supportive space for self-advocacy practice.

Teaching NDIS Participants to Self-Advocate in Everyday Settings

Self-advocacy is one of the most important skills an NDIS participant can develop — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. It’s not...

Sep 53 min read

a psychologist and a child in a therapy session. The psychologist smiles while taking notes on a clipboard, and the child sits calmly across from her in a cozy, softly lit room with indoor plants and warm tones.

Understanding the Role of a Psychologist in NDIS Support

When people think about the NDIS, they often picture support workers, OT's, and assistive technology. But for many participants, one of...

Sep 33 min read

a support worker guiding a young boy during play-based early intervention. The child holds a teddy bear and smiles while surrounded by simple toys, in a warm, calming home environment.

What Is Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)?

When a young child is showing signs of developmental delay or disability, early support can make a huge difference. That’s where Early...

Sep 12 min read

a support worker and an adult participant washing dishes together at a kitchen sink. Both are smiling and working as a team,

How We Support Adults with Disability in Daily and Social Life

At Loving Life Support Services, we believe that support should evolve with you — not stop when you turn 18. For many adults with...

Aug 292 min read

Cooking as a Life Skill: More Than Just a Fun Activity

Cooking is often thought of as a fun, optional activity. But for NDIS participants, it’s a powerful tool for learning — and one of the...

Aug 272 min read

Flat-style cartoon showing two adults and two children in a sunny park setting. All four are smiling and engaged together, symbolising support, inclusion, and thriving as a community.

Early Intervention or Empty Promises? Questions for "Thriving Kids"

I see the human cost of these decisions up close. In children, in families, in futures on the line. The government’s Thriving Kids...

Aug 2619 min read

Understanding Emotional Triggers in Neurodivergent Participants

If you support a neurodivergent child, teen, or adult, you’ve likely witnessed moments of emotional overwhelm that seem to appear “out of...

Aug 252 min read

a diverse group of teens sitting in a structured group setting with a support worker, engaging in a shared activity while following a visual schedule on the wall

Why Participants with ADHD Thrive in Structured Group Environments

When you think of ADHD, structure might not be the first word that comes to mind — but for many participants with ADHD, the right kind...

Aug 222 min read

support worker calmly guiding a young participant through a mindfulness activity in a group setting, with others sitting peacefully nearby.

Supporting Emotional Regulation Through 1:1 Support & Groups

 Emotional regulation is a vital life skill — and for many NDIS participants, it’s also a key area of support. Whether someone is...

Aug 202 min read

a thoughtful parent sitting with a support worker, reviewing documents and smiling gently, suggesting positive discussion and planning

When Is the Right Time to Try a New Program or NDIS Provider?

Choosing an NDIS provider or support program is a big decision — and it’s normal for needs, preferences, and goals to change over time....

Aug 202 min read

a group of teens and young adults engaged in different activities — including art, games, and lunch — supported by friendly staff in a colourful indoor setting.

What’s Included in a Typical NDIS Group Day?

Group programs can be an incredible way for NDIS participants to build social skills, try new things, and develop independence in a fun,...

Aug 182 min read

a young participant placing a sticker on a goal chart while a support worker encourages them in a bright, engaging setting.

What’s a “Goal” in the NDIS and How Do We Support It?

What’s a “Goal” in the NDIS and How Do We Support It? If you’ve ever heard the word “goal” thrown around in NDIS meetings or reports and...

Aug 152 min read