In 2024, Interaction is hosting a number of small community days out for participants, staff and families to try something different to our usual Family Day events. For the first Participant Day Out for the year, Interaction participants and staff enjoyed a morning out at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, followed by a picnic lunch.
We had a great time seeing the different animals and thankfully the rain held off!
If you are navigating the NDIS for the first time, or helping a family member put together their plan, you have probably come across the terms “Behaviour Support” and “Allied Health Services” and have wondered what they actually mean and how they are different from each other. It is a common question, and a good […]
Going out into the community, taking up a class or starting a new hobby is not just something to fill your time. These are meaningful parts of a fulfilling life, one that you want to live. For NDIS participants these sorts of activities can feel confusing, especially when trying to determine which support category covers […]
If you or someone you support has an NDIS plan, chances are you’ve come across the term NDIS self-care in Sydney as a support category with “Community Access and Self-Care”. What does it mean? It’s one of those phrases that sounds pretty straightforward, but it can mean something different for everyone, depending on their goals […]
When safety, wellbeing or quality of life are impacted, Behaviour Support Plans become a key tool amongst your support network. You may have come across the term and thought it to be complicated. However, it is actually a simple process built on a positive belief: that every behaviour has a reason behind it and with […]
If you’re a parent, carer or family member of someone living with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), you already understand that no two people experience the condition in exactly the same way. Every individual has their own needs, routines, challenges and strengths – which means finding the right home and support environment is never a one-size-fits-all decision. […]
If you’ve recently heard the term Prader-Willi Syndrome for the first time, you’re not alone. It’s a condition that many people outside the disability and medical community haven’t come across. But for the families and individuals living with it, it shapes almost every aspect of daily life. So what exactly is it, how is it […]
Moving into Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a big step. And like any big step, it comes with a lot of questions. One of the most common ones we hear is: “Do I actually get a say in any of this?” The short answer is yes,more than you might think. SIL is built on the principle […]
If you’re exploring NDIS-funded living options for yourself or someone you care about, you’ve probably come across terms like “24/7 support” and “drop-in support.” They sound straightforward enough, but the difference between them matters a lot. The right type of support can shape daily life, independence, safety and overall well-being. This guide breaks both models […]
If you are navigating the NDIS, you have likely come across two terms that sound similar but serve very different purposes: Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). They are often mentioned together, sometimes even used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters because choosing the right option […]
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