One of the side effects since 18 March 2024 (the day flexible funding died) is that disabled people and families have borne the brunt of the Government deciding that each Ministerial deparment must pay their share of support for a disabled person and their family. In the attempt to stabilise the Disability Budget and to … More Silos and Postcodes …
Budget Day arrived this year and I found myself unable to deep dive straight into the numbers as I am currently close to burnout from living the life of a complex carer, while trying to hold down a job and keep up with daily life. While I work hard to advocate both for Mitchell and … More Disability Budget thoughts…
Almost a year after the Coalition Government made drastic changes to how disabled people and their families could use Individualised Funding we finally have a public consultation. The Consultation began a couple of days ago, and will continue until 24 March with a series of in-person and online workshops , with additional opportunities for individuals … More Disability Support Services (DSS) Consultation – Dividing up the pie
I have just belatedly listened to Hon Nicola Grigg’s (National MP – Minister for Women) maiden speech in Parliament as I began searching for other ways to get through to our current government about the challenges the disability community and carers are facing. In her speech, she refers to the ‘Man in the Arena’ example … More Daring Greatly
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Experiments in cardmaking, mixed media and all things arty
Bullet journal spreads, my experiences of trying out a range of craft activities and lots of wellbeing tips to help you get the best from life.
Trying to ace sober living
Finding my contented self the sober way
We exist to help people understand themselves.
Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Yellow Azalea 