Published in 'Newslink', Headstart ABI Service; June, 2017
An update my NDIS plan: 5
months after our request for a review, a phone call came from an embarrassed St
Vincent’s worker. It turned out that the application had in fact been lost!
Though initially
frustrating, my mother saw this was in fact for the best, as our goals have
changed with 2017’s developments anyways. Shortly afterwards, the pair met face
to face and their discussion highlighted the problems with the funding. Though
support is needed, the plan must be
more suited to my needs.
Fortunately however and from
looking at my file, the St Vinnies worker could see that I have useful skills
and attributes. Their talk then went on to mention possible work avenues,
prospects which will certainly allow us to move further ahead. Watch this space…
Meanwhile, I continue to
volunteer over at Peter Sinclair Gardens. Things have settled after the
renovation work and the arrival of a new manager in June. Activities has picked
up with regular visiting acts and June’s ‘Winter Festival’, which featured
talented musos and a very clever magician. And I have been filling in for
Tuesday’s absent ‘sing-a-long’ pianist, singing at Wednesday’s church services
and assisting with activities like indoor bowls, word games and T’ai Chi.
Through all this, we’re
learning that appropriate networks are crucial. And we must remain open to all
avenues available to help us achieve our goals because sometimes, that detour may
prove to be exactly where you needed to go.
