Sense of Care

17/10/2026

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Your good days don’t cancel out your bad days.

Living with a fluctuating disability can make it difficult to explain your support needs to the NDIS. When your abilities change from day to day, it’s important that the challenges you experience on your difficult days aren’t overlooked.

Our latest blog shares practical tips to help you explain your good days and bad days to the NDIS, so your support needs can be better understood.

We’ve created a FREE downloadable Support Needs Log Template to help you record your daily experiences, the support you need, the challenges you face and how your disability impacts everyday life.

- Track good days and bad days
- Record the assistance you need
- Document challenges and barriers
- Gather practical examples to help explain your support needs at NDIS planning meetings and reassessments

Download your FREE template via our blog!

Read the blog and access your free template here:
https://www.senseofcare.com.au/post/living-with-a-fluctuating-disability-how-to-explain-your-good-days-and-bad-days-to-the-ndis

Your support needs deserve to be understood — on your good days, your bad days, and every day in between.

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Your support needs don't disappear just because you have a good day. Here's how to explain the reality of living with a fluctuating disability and prepare for NDIS planning conversations. Imagine being asked what you can do independently. You explain that you can shower, prepare meals, go shopping a...

08/10/2026

Meet Nessa – one of our wonderful Support Workers!

We’re so pleased to introduce Nessa, who brings a warm, caring and person-centred approach to supporting our participants across the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas.

Currently studying Nursing, Nessa has worked in the aged care sector since 2023 and has developed a strong understanding of dignity, independence, health and wellbeing.

Nessa is passionate about building genuine relationships and supporting people to feel valued, respected and confident in achieving their goals. Whether it’s community access, daily tasks, social support, meal preparation or capacity building, she takes the time to understand what matters to each person.

Kind. Reliable. Patient. Person-centred.

If you’re looking for a Support Worker who genuinely cares about making a difference, Nessa could be a great fit.

Currently supporting clients in the Mornington Peninsula & surrounding areas

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05/10/2026

Fine Motor Skills at Home!

Our Senior Paediatric OT, Heidi, has created this wonderful resource to help families support children’s fine motor development through simple, fun activities at home.

From playdough and pegs to colouring, cutting, buttons and using cutlery — these everyday activities can help build hand strength, coordination, pencil control and independence.

Small activities can make a big difference!

Thank you, Heidi, for creating such a practical resource for families.

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02/10/2026

🌿 You Can’t Do Everything — And That’s Okay

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly juggling work, family, responsibilities, relationships and the expectations we place on ourselves.

Sometimes, it can feel like we’re failing because we simply can’t keep up with everything.

But the truth is, we were never meant to be everything to everyone.

When we spread ourselves too thin, our own wellbeing is often the first thing to suffer.

One helpful way to manage stress is to ask ourselves:
Is this stressor within my control? And if it is, how can I respond to it?

The 4 A’s of Stress Management can be a simple tool to help:
Avoid – Can I remove or step away from this stressor?
Alter – Is there something I can change about the situation?
Adapt – Can I change the way I approach or think about it?
Accept – Is this something I cannot change, and can I focus on how I respond instead?

Sometimes, looking at what is within our control can help make an overwhelming situation feel a little more manageable.

And perhaps most importantly — self-care isn't selfish. Looking after yourself gives you more capacity to be there for the people and things that matter to you. 🌱

What’s one thing you could let go of, change or approach differently this week?

01/10/2026

How can we help?

At Sense of Care, we believe great support starts with the right person — someone who is genuinely kind, caring, reliable and passionate about making a difference.

Our Support Workers provide personalised, practical and compassionate support to help participants live more independently, stay connected with their community and achieve the things that matter to them.

Our Support Workers are available across:
• Inner North
• Inner West
• Inner East
• South East Melbourne
• Mornington Peninsula
• Mildura

Our team is made up of genuine, hardworking people who don't just see support work as a job. They truly want to make a difference.

Check out our team profiles and reach out to arrange an obligation free meet n greet with any of our amazing team members.

Our NDIS Registered Support Workers provide practical, day‑to‑day assistance that promotes independence, safety, and wellbeing. We work alongside participants to build skills, support independent living, and help them work toward their NDIS goals in a respectful and person‑centred way..

25/09/2026

Important NDIS Update

The Australian Government has released a new fact sheet outlining changes to funding for some NDIS supports, commencing from 1 October 2026.

The document explains:
- Which NDIS support categories will be affected
- The changes to funding levels
- Which supports are excluded from the reductions
- When the changes will apply to participants
- Safeguards and other important information for participants with higher support needs

We encourage participants, families and providers to read the full fact sheet so you can understand how these changes may affect your individual circumstances.

Read the Government's full document here:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-09/funding-changes-for-ndis-supports.pdf?fbclid=IwaW9leAUjGKNjbGNrBSMYnmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeA7_WNGIjEGLKJgzcE_GRhkSXFN5fFUJX7zm1degSJIdv6PDcwWxRbSFimPE_aem_K21PrALz8ZWZDH98yA0krQ

Please note that the impact will vary depending on each participant's plan and the supports they receive.

08/09/2026

What happens if you need disability support but aren't eligible for the NDIS?

Not being eligible for the NDIS doesn't mean you don't have support needs — and it certainly doesn't mean there are no other options.

There are a number of programs and services available across Victoria and Australia that can provide support outside the NDIS, including HACC-PYP, the Victorian Aids and Equipment Program, Foundational Supports, My Aged Care, carer supports, employment services and community programs.
In our new Beyond the NDIS series, we're exploring these options and helping people understand where they can turn when the NDIS isn't the right pathway.

Part 1: Not Eligible for the NDIS? 10 Other Ways to Get Disability Support in Victoria

If you, a family member or someone you support has been told they aren't eligible for the NDIS, this is a great place to start.

Not being eligible for the NDIS doesn't mean you don't need support. Here's where Victorians can look for help. For many people living with disability, the NDIS has become synonymous with disability support. But the NDIS is only one part of Australia's broader disability support system. The National...

03/09/2026

21/08/2026

NDIS REFORM IS HERE — BUT WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY MEAN FOR YOU?

With the NDIS undergoing significant changes, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the headlines.

Our latest Sense of Care blog breaks down 10 important things participants, families and carers need to know right now — including changes to eligibility, functional capacity, evidence, planning, support coordination, community participation and what you can do to prepare.

Most importantly, not everything is changing overnight.

We’ve created this practical guide to help you understand what’s happening, what you should be thinking about now, and what remains to be confirmed.

Read the full blog:
https://www.senseofcare.com.au/post/ndis-reform-is-here-10-things-participants-need-to-know-now

What part of the NDIS reforms are you most concerned or confused about?

The NDIS has entered a new phase. Here is what participants, families and carers need to know about the changes — and what you should be doing now.The NDIS has been undergoing significant reform for some time, but this week marks an important milestone.On 19 August 2026, Parliament passed the Nati...

21/08/2026

Sense of Care is an NDIS Registered Provider offering personalised in-home and community support throughout Melbourne.

Our support is focused on helping participants build independence, stay connected with their community and achieve the goals that matter to them.

We offer support with:

- In-home assistance
- Community participation
- Social and community connection
- Building independence and confidence
- Supporting access to community activities and services

Not sure if we’re the right fit?
We offer an obligation-free meet and greet so you, your family and your support team can get to know us and discuss your needs before making any decisions.

Get in touch with Sense of Care to arrange a chat.

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M 0490 723 381 (Agnes)

Sense of Care Melbourne offers specialized NDIS support, including expert support coordination, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. Our dedicated team assists NDIS participants in effectively managing their plans, connecting with essential services, and achieving their goals. Focused on...