My Village Carers

13/08/2026

💜 Thursday Thought

Communication is one of the most powerful tools a support worker has.

Great support isn’t only about completing tasks—it’s about listening, understanding, and helping people feel heard.

A simple conversation, taking the time to explain something clearly, or involving someone in decisions about their own supports can make a lasting difference.

At My Village Carers, we believe communication is the foundation of person-centred support. Every participant deserves to be listened to, respected, and empowered to have a voice in their own journey.

Because sometimes the greatest impact isn’t what we do—it’s how we make someone feel.

💬 What communication skill do you think makes the biggest difference when supporting someone?

07/08/2026

A simple pair of jeans. A big impact.

Yesterday, the My Village Carers team proudly swapped their usual workwear for jeans to support Jeans for Genes Day.

Thanks to our incredible team, we donated $220—and with the major sponsor matching every dollar, that became $440 towards life-changing genetic research and support for Australian children and their families.

At My Village Carers, we believe caring goes beyond the people we support every day. It’s about giving back, standing behind important causes, and making a difference wherever we can.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved. We hope that next year we can get even more of our team, our participants, and our local community involved so that together we can make an even bigger impact.

07/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING

Looking for more than just a job? Join a team that’s passionate about making a real difference every day.

We’re currently seeking passionate and experienced Support Workers, particularly those with experience supporting:
• Children living with disabilities, including autism and developmental delays
• People living with mental health conditions

If you’re caring, reliable, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

Ready to apply?
Email your resume to [email protected]

Know someone who’d be perfect? Tag them below or share this post!

06/08/2026

💜 Thursday Thought

Being a great support worker isn’t about saying “yes” to everything or constantly going above and beyond.

It’s about knowing when to encourage instead of doing. Coaching instead of completing. Empowering instead of creating dependence.

Every small opportunity to let someone make a choice, learn a skill, or have a go builds confidence and independence.

That’s what the NDIS is all about.

At My Village Carers, we believe great support means:
✔ Working within your role.
✔ Respecting professional boundaries.
✔ Supporting participants to achieve their goals.
✔ Promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Sometimes doing the task yourself is quicker.

Supporting someone to do it themselves takes patience, but that’s where the real progress happens.

Success isn’t measured by how much we do for someone. It’s measured by what they’re able to achieve because of our support.

💬 What does great support look like to you?

05/08/2026

What a fantastic day at the The Disability Events Community - The DEC - Bendigo.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, had a chat, asked questions, and took the time to get to know the My Village Carers team. It was wonderful meeting so many people from our community and connecting with participants, families, support coordinators, and fellow providers.

We currently have capacity and are here to help with a wide range of NDIS supports, including:
• Support Services
• Support Coordination
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Short, Medium & Long-Term Accommodation
• Community Access
• STA

If you or someone you know is looking for quality, person-centred support, we’d love to hear from you.

Thank you again to everyone who made today such a great success. We look forward to supporting even more people across our community.

04/08/2026

No one understands the journey like a parent. ❤️

Behind every child is a family advocating, sacrificing and doing everything they can to give their loved one the best possible future.

Early intervention changes lives, but many families are feeling the impact of reduced NDIS supports.

How has your family been affected? We’d love to hear your story below.

Need NDIS services or Support Coordination? My Village Carers is here to help. Get in touch today to see how we can support you or your loved one.

03/08/2026

👖It’s Jeans for Genes Day this Thursday!👖

At My Village Carers, we believe that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference.

That’s why this Thursday our team will be swapping their work gear for their favourite pair of denim to help support Jeans for Genes Day and raise funds for children and families affected by genetic conditions.

Here’s how we’re getting involved:

Every My Village Carers staff member who wears their denim and sends us a photo = we’ll donate $5.

💬 Every unique person who comments on this post = we’ll donate an extra $1.

❤️ Together, we’re aiming to donate $400!

Now we need YOUR help…

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What’s your favourite pair of denim?
👖 The old faithful pair?
😂 The ones you’ve had for 10 years?
✨ Or the pair you only wear on special occasions?

Or simply drop a 💙 to show your support!

Every unique comment helps us get one step closer to our donation goal while supporting an incredible cause.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by genetic conditions. 💙

31/07/2026

📍 Come and Say Hi at the Bendigo Community Disability Expo!

My Village Carers is excited to be attending the Bendigo Community Disability Expo this Wednesday, 5 August 2026!

Whether you’re looking for NDIS supports, have questions about your current plan, or simply want to meet our friendly team, we’d love to chat.

We provide personalised supports across Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon, Newstead, Maryborough, Talbot, Dunolly, Avoca & Surrounds including:
- Assistance with Daily Living
- Support Coordination
- Community Access
- Supported Accommodation (Murphy House or SIL vacancies)
- Gardening & Domestic Assistance
- Social & Capacity Building Supports

📅 Wednesday, 5 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 All Seasons Hotel, 171–183 McIvor Highway, Bendigo

Come and visit our stall, grab some giveaways, meet the team, and find out how My Village Carers can support you or your loved one to achieve your goals.

We can’t wait to see you there!

WE HAVE CAPACITY!

28/07/2026

💜 A REMINDER FOR ALL SUPPORT WORKERS

Sometimes the best support isn’t doing something for someone — it’s helping them learn how to do it themselves.

Before automatically stepping in, ask yourself:

✨ Can they do this themselves?
✨ Can I show them how?
✨ Can we do it together?
✨ Can I encourage them to have a go?
✨ Is there an opportunity here to build a new skill?

Model the skills you want to build.

🗣️ Model language and communication
💜 Model emotional regulation
💭 Encourage problem-solving and reflection
🙌 Support choice and decision-making
🌱 Look for opportunities to build independence

It might be quicker to make the meal, clean the room, speak for someone or complete the task yourself — but quicker doesn’t always mean better support.

Our role isn’t to do everything for the people we support.

It’s to support them to build confidence, develop skills, make their own choices and be as independent as possible.

Don’t just ask, “What can I do for them?”
Ask, “What can I help them learn to do?” 💜

— My Village Carers

26/07/2026

Reminder to all- 2pm AEST today.

📱 National Emergency Alert Test – Monday 27 July at 2:00pm

We would like to let our participants, families, carers and staff know that the Australian Government will be conducting a national Emergency Alert test on Monday 27 July at 2:00pm.

During the test, compatible devices such as mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, safety watches and some vehicle systems may:

📢 Receive a test Critical Alert message
🔊 Play a loud siren for approximately 10 seconds
📳 Vibrate
📱 Receive the alert even if the device is on silent or Do Not Disturb
✅ Display the words “This is a test” on the screen

Please be aware: The sudden loud sound or vibration may be unexpected or distressing for some people, particularly those with sensory sensitivities or who may become anxious with unexpected alarms.

We encourage participants, families and support staff to be aware of the scheduled test and, where appropriate, provide reassurance and prepare participants beforehand.

No action is required when the alert is received. It is only a test.

Please share this information with anyone you support who may benefit from knowing about the alert in advance. 💜