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Provide a community-centric ecosystem with services that are: multicultural, flexible and enriching to our participants.

Our community continues to reimagine how our services will create platforms of equality, inclusion and belonging.

06/07/2026

Pride Month may be over, but belonging cannot be packed away for another year.

Last week was the South East Sydney Support Coordinator’s Network Meeting, themed Visibility vs Viability: Disability Pride in a Sustainable NDIS.

Traidy Naidoo spoke about how many LGBTQIA+ people and people with disability know what it feels like to be present, but not truly included.

Invited, but not considered.

Seen, but not understood.

Allowed into the room, but not always given safety, access or respect.

Thank you to the organisers for South East Sydney Support Coordinator’s Network
Kylie from Soteria and Selena from Civic for hosting this important conversation, and to Sue from NDIA, Olivia from Occupational Therapy Paediatric Services, Shantelle from Shimmy Shakes, Mark from Civic, and Lachelle from Auscare for sharing your voices and perspectives.

What does genuine belonging look like to you?

02/07/2026

For many people, family is built through trust, acceptance, and the people who stand beside us through every stage of life.

Within the NDIS and across LGBTQIA+ communities, meaningful relationships can play an important role in helping people feel connected, understood, and supported. Feeling like you belong can make a meaningful difference to confidence, wellbeing, and everyday life.

Everyone deserves to be surrounded by people who see them, respect them, and value them for who they are.

Because family is not only about where you come from. It is also about where you are accepted.

01/07/2026

He moved from aged care into SIL, but the journey did not end on moving day.

The transition into Dynamic Support Services was smooth in many ways, but there was one challenge that took time and care to work through. For around 12 months, Mark refused to get back into a vehicle.

The likely reason was fear. Fear that getting in the car meant returning to aged care.

This is where collaboration mattered.

Sara, Chosen Family’s National Support Coordination Manager, worked alongside Dynamic Support Services, PRS, and Golden Age to rebuild trust slowly and respectfully.

Over time, that trust helped create new possibilities.

He is now going out for coffee, visiting pubs, spending time in the community, and enjoying trips to the beach. We understand it may have been the first time he had ever felt sand beneath his feet.

These moments matter.

A warm thank you and shoutout to Dynamic Support Services, PRS, and Golden Age for their care, patience, and commitment to working together.

If you would like to watch the full video, you can watch here: https://buff.ly/xb8gSv7

What does safe and respectful support mean to you?

26/06/2026

Meet Traidy and Jamie.

The values that guide Chosen Family today have been shaped by a shared commitment to inclusion, community, and creating spaces where people feel welcome and respected.

Through their work, they continue to support a culture that recognises the importance of connection, understanding, and belonging.

Because everyone deserves to feel accepted for who they are.

24/06/2026

Value #1: Belonging

Belonging means more than being welcomed into a space. It means feeling accepted, respected, and valued for who you are.

For many people, finding a place where they can be themselves without judgement can make a meaningful difference to their confidence, wellbeing, and sense of connection.

We believe everyone deserves to feel like they belong. Creating safe, inclusive, and supportive communities is at the heart of what we do.

Because belonging is not just about having a place to be. It is about having a place where you can truly be yourself.

23/06/2026

“You deserve support that sees your strength.”

Every person has strengths, goals, and experiences that make them who they are. These strengths are an important part of building support that is meaningful and relevant to everyday life.

We focus on understanding the individual, not just their support needs. By taking the time to listen, learn, and work alongside people, we can help create support that reflects what matters most to them.

Because meaningful support starts with recognising the whole person.

28/04/2026

Understanding your NDIS plan can feel overwhelming, especially when you are not sure where to start.

A Support Coordinator helps you make sense of your plan, connect with the right services, and adjust supports as your needs change.

At Chosen Family, we focus on providing support that is clear, practical, and centred around your life.

To learn more about how support coordination works, visit our website.

22/04/2026

Understanding your NDIS plan is an important step in making sure your supports are working for you.

Many people receive their plan but are unsure how to interpret the funding, what supports they can access, or how to use it effectively.

Taking the time to review your plan, including your core budget and current supports, can help you make more informed decisions and avoid underusing your funding.

At Chosen Family, we focus on helping individuals understand their plans and apply their support in a way that reflects their goals and everyday life.

To learn more or get in touch, please visit our website.

17/04/2026

Stress and mental health challenges are not always visible, but they are always real.

For many people, everyday life can involve managing emotional pressure, fatigue, or experiences that are difficult to put into words. These challenges can shape how someone engages with the world around them.

At Chosen Family, we take a calm and understanding approach to support. We recognise that each person’s experience is different, and we focus on creating environments where people feel safe, respected, and supported.

Because support starts with understanding, not assumptions.

16/04/2026

Strength does not come from being the same as everyone else.
It comes from embracing who you are.

Ben Tudhope reminds us that disability is not something that defines limits. It is part of identity, experience, and perspective.

At Chosen Family, we believe in support that respects individuality, celebrates identity, and creates space for people to thrive on their own terms.

Because real inclusion starts with acceptance.

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+61482077797

Website

https://www.chosen.family/

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