Published in 'Newslink', Headstart ABI Service; March, 2017
In late 2016 I received my
first NDIS plan. We weren’t happy at first as it didn’t help with the goals we
had set, being living independently and
having the finances to enable it, and learning the plan meant, “pay someone
else to advise you!” was no help either.
So a review was requested.
Through all this, discussions
with Headstart (HS) and NDIS staff showed that we needed to sign a service
agreement with HS. This will enable me to continue to access its services which
have been so fantastic this past decade.
Recently, I applied to
volunteer over at Peter Sinclair Gardens (PSG). Though not wired to be a nurse,
I still have other useful skills. Music is one; writing another;
‘useful-companionable-sort’ yet a third. Last year’s drama aside, staff at PSG remain
welcoming; with the extension work nearly completed, more residents will arrive
soon. As has been suggested, leisure and activities seems more for me.
As well, been teaching piano
to a boy from Tea Gardens since July last year, a job I am enjoying and know a thing or three about! While
the world of nursing is indeed needed and noble, let’s face it: it’s also not
for everyone. As is often said- you gotta find your niche.
It’s never easy, rebuilding
your life, and my heart goes out to all my compatriots out there. Yet take
heart, friends- with the right support and advocates around you, the future can
still be a brighter one.
Oh yeah- after three months,
the review should come any week now…
