Upright Support

24/10/2026

The new legislation came into effect on 1 October for new plans and reassessments. Information below on what is changing in NDIS plan budgets.

07/10/2026

A free webinar for toileting independence for autistic people ✅

Why can toileting independence be so hard, and where do you start?

Register now for our free webinar on building toileting skills for autistic children, teenagers and adults. Renee Collins, Clinical Director of Super Kids Behavioural Consulting and Brave Steps Health, joins host Shannon Eeles, CEO of Autism Partnership Australia to talk about:
• Toileting skills at every age, from young children to adults
• Starting from current skills, not "readiness signs"
• Constipation, sensory needs and body signals
• When to involve medical and continence professionals
• Respect, privacy and dignity at every age

Wednesday 21 October, 12pm AEDT.
Free on Zoom, with a live Q&A.
Can't join live? Register anyway and you'll get the recording.
Register now via link in comments.

Proudly supported by Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4), a national, volunteer-led organisation representing autistic people, their families, carers and associates.

26/09/2026

NDIS changes starting this week, see the link for details

Some changes are coming – what you need to know.

From 1 October, some budgets will be reduced over the following 12 months in two support categories:

👉🏼 Social, Economic and Community Participation

👉🏼 Improved Daily Living Skills.

The impacts will be different for every participant because every plan is based on individual goals, circumstances and support needs.

Participant safety and wellbeing are our priority, so a range of supports will not be affected.

Supports that won’t be affected include essential day-to-day supports like help with eating, drinking, dressing, toileting, laundry, cleaning, nurse care, and medication.

💻 Learn more at https://ow.ly/cQvt50ZOXxL

17/09/2026

The legislation has changed for NDIS. Video in the link below explains it. Come and see us at Upright Support for the answers to your questions 😊

08/09/2026

Get on this if you have the skills, they are a great team 😊

Enablement Services provides supports to clients 7 days per week in Cowra & surrounding areas

01/09/2026

Have a say on how the New Framework planning may affect you. Complete the survey 😊

31/08/2026

Sleepover shift or active overnight support? Check your knowledge 😊

A sleepover shift isn’t the same as active overnight supports. Do you know the difference?

During a sleepover shift, workers can sleep unless the participant needs support. Active overnight supports are different – workers must remain awake during normal sleeping hours to provide support.

The difference matters, but it’s not the only thing NDIS providers and workers need to know. Sleepover shifts also need to be set up appropriately to support worker safety, manage fatigue and prevent harm to participants.

Learn more about sleepover shifts and your obligations here: https://bit.ly/4iTkoyJ

31/08/2026

More fabulous tips from The Growing Space 😊

🛠 What are your tips and hacks for taking care of your assistive technology (AT)?
💙 The best AT advice often comes from people who use it every day.

💬 We'd love to hear your clever, unexpected or "I wish someone had told me sooner!" tips.

✅ Here are some that we can think of:

🦽 Wheelchairs: take photos of your chair’s setup before a repair or flight, so it’s easier to reset to the way you like it.

🦻 Hearing aids: keep a spare battery or charger in your bag, car or desk.

📱 Communication devices: back up your personalised settings regularly so they’re easier to restore if your device needs replacing.

🛌 Larger equipment: keep a note with service dates, serial numbers and provider contact details so everything is in one place when you need it.

🎒 Bonus hack: keep an AT “go bag” with the little things you don't want to forget for the day, like chargers, cables, batteries or small repair items.

📞 If something feels wrong or isn't working as it should, you can also contact your service provider.

💰 If your AT is NDIS-funded, maintenance and repairs may be covered by your plan – be sure to discuss them during your planning or reassessment meeting.

👇 What’s your best AT tip or hack?

Pic desc: A black power wheelchair pictured at NovitaTech in Adelaide. It looks comfy with lots of padding, a headrest, and strong wheels. NovitaTech is a place where people with disability can check out equipment to live more independently.