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Meet one of our amazing sponsors, ELC! Based in the heart of South East Queensland, ELC is dedicated to offering a wide range of support services to help you live your best life. Right now, they’re open and ready to provide high-intensity care for those who need a little extra support. They truly shine when it comes to working with individuals who have Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), intellectual impairments, or spinal injuries. But that’s not all! ELC’s team is not only highly skilled in delivering specialized care, they’re also experts at managing a variety of behaviours of concern, ensuring each person gets the compassionate, tailored support they deserve. Whether you or someone you care about needs short-term help or a longer-term care plan, ELC is ready to step in with their experience, knowledge, and a heart for making a difference. If you are in South East Queensland - please do not go past this group and given them a call to see how they can support you.

"All of us have an incredible role in representing the ecosystem that we're trying to change." - Nicole Maher, Assistant Commissioner, Regulatory Insights. Recently, our Quality and Safeguards Lead, Fiona Still, spoke at the WorkSafe 'Work-related violence in the residential disability sector' industry forum - a place to delve into the experiences of workers, and explore what contributes to work-related violence. If you're looking for more information on the risks and the solutions to reduce and prevent harm, our 'Addressing Occupational Violence in the Victorian Disability Sector' resource page developed by Fiona is a great place to start. In simple terms, we go over key elements in providing high quality services that address Occupational Violence, the foundation of good practice for all, the best publications, weblinks and toolkits out there, and much more. Learn more on our resource page now.👉 https://lnkd.in/grjfvTUV #OccupationalViolence #DisabilitySector 

Everyone failed this poor young woman her mother,sister carers should all be charged with negligence

PTSD and Autism can also be tricky -- especially given Autistic people are more prone to A) experiencing traumas and B) developing PTSD after experiencing a trauma. PTSD impacts the nervous system, often leading to hypervigilance, reliance on sameness to avoid triggers, and altered sensory perceptions. Understanding a person’s baseline experience is key (though more complex with C-PTSD). Factors like their sensory patterns, historical use of routines, presence of special interests, and baseline social history are essential when determining whether it's PTSD, autism, or both. For the full article that goes with this diagram: https://lnkd.in/gtuU4Ujt ⁠ 📝 Misdiagnosis Monday Disclaimer:⁠ ⁠⁠ Started in 2021 after discovering my AuDHD, this series aims to demystify the complexities of conditions that are often overshadowed or misdiagnosed. Many Autistic adults navigate therapy with overlooked diagnoses. These diagrams highlight how diagnostic overshadowing can occur. While based on diagnostic criteria, I maintain a critical perspective on the DSM. These visuals are conversation starters, not diagnostic tools.⁠ ⁠ #MisdiagnosisMonday #NeurodivergentInsights #Autism #PTSD #MentalHealthAwareness #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthMatters #DiagnosticOvershadowing #MentalHealthSupport #Neurodiversity⁠

EPIIIIIIICC couple of days at Brisbane Disability Expo Wow I am stuffed lol! Talked to so many wonderful family and other informal supports of people that didn’t know where to start or even that accessible housing living with family is a thing Providers that need help finding tenants or knowing where to buy/ invest next Seeing wonderful networks who are now friends in this ever changing industry.. and a live “fruit machine” 🤣 Special shout to Just SDA Management Pty Ltd Crack up you guys!! Hanna Justin Thank you to everyone who stopped by for information or a hug and to all the wonderful stall holders who sent people to Housing Hub way for the most unbiased information, resources and services Hubby just asked how work was today and apparently I’m “worded out” Time for a wee wine methinks

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Are you an aged care employee wanting to learn how to create a more inclusive workplace? Do you want to leverage the strengths that diversity brings to your business? Then join our FREE Disability Inclusion Training ⭐ If you work in any roles across aged care, this is for you! Learn about: - The social model of disability and universal design - Attitudes and unconscious bias - Language and communication - Creating a culture of inclusion Learn from JFA Purple Orange who will share simple strategies that will redesign the way you think about diversity and inclusion. When: Thurs 28, Nov 10:30am - 12pm Where: Online via Zoom Register: https://buff.ly/3NDkjS0 Spots are limited, register early to avoid disappointment! Contact R2E@purpleorange.com.au or phone 08 8373 8388

Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) are hosting an event about the Disability Royal Commission – One Year On. Thursday 28th November 10am-3:30pm (AEST). You can attend in person or online. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzwT54Be Luke Nelson and Maeve Kennedy from Inclusion Australia will be co-presenting on 'What has happened since the Disability Royal Commission and what this means for people with intellectual disabilities'. You will also hear from people with intellectual disabilities, service providers, peak bodies and academics about what the Royal Commission found and what needs to happen next. There will be time to talk about what needs to change.

Shoutout to my advocate for supporting me with an employment matter at the Fair Work Commission. Not only did he help practically, but he also took the time to validate my feelings and recognize the violation of my rights. Grateful for this support!, #Advocacy #Support #FairWorkCommission

Receiving an #AutismDiagnosis as an adult can be validating and overwhelming all at once. #AutisticAdults and professionals share advice around navigating this phase and finding the support you need.