Meet Julie: Why I Do This Work and Who Taught Me Everything
People often ask me why I started Central Coast Care, why we do things differently, and where our approach comes from. The answer is simple: my brother Michael.
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Complex Care
Complex Care: What It Really Means and Why It Matters
"Complex care" has become a buzzword in the disability sector, but what does it actually mean? And why do so many providers use "too complex" as a reason to turn people away?
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Aged Care
New Partnership with Trilogy Care: Enhanced Aged Care for Regional NSW
We're excited to announce our partnership with Trilogy Care, expanding our ability to support older people in rural and remote communities across NSW.
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Neurodivergent Life
Why Neurodivergent-Led Matters: Insights from Our Team
When 85% of your support team is neurodivergent, it changes everything. It's not just representation that matters; it's real understanding through lived experience.
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Neurodivergent Life
Sensory-Friendly Support: Creating Environments That Actually Work
True sensory-friendly support requires understanding how sensory processing differences affect every aspect of a person's day, not just having fidget toys in a drawer.
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Complex Care
Why We Don't Do Group Homes: The ILO Difference
Most NDIS providers offer Supported Independent Living through group homes or shared arrangements. Working with people with complex needs, we've seen firsthand why this approach often fails the very people it's meant to support.
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NDIS Insights
Understanding NDIS Support Coordination: What Makes Us Different
Support Coordination is one of the most misunderstood supports in the NDIS system. We don't see it as administrative case management - we see it as advocacy, education, and empowerment.
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Complex Care
When Behaviour is Communication: Understanding Complex Presentations
What we call challenging behavior is almost always communication. Instead of asking "How do we stop this?" we ask "What is this person trying to tell us?"
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Regional Living
Serving Remote Communities: Why Location Shouldn't Determine Care Quality
This postcode lottery shouldn't determine the quality of disability support you receive. Rural communities have unique strengths that urban-focused providers often miss.
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NDIS Insights
NDIS Plan Reviews: How to Advocate for What You Actually Need
Your NDIS plan review isn't just an administrative checkpoint - it's your opportunity to shape the next 12 months of your support. Preparation and advocacy are crucial.
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