Through his National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, 50-year-old, John Bartlett was able to engage Ballarat disability provider, The Support People, to help him get his Learner’s Permit. Now, after passing, he’s looking forward to becoming more independent. John, who has...
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Read MoreNDIS Provider Ballarat sails away for a day
Read MoreWouldn’t it be cool to go sailing? Well, there is nothing stopping our NDIS participants from experiencing the thrills of sailing. “We’re sailing” they say. It is a magical feeling. The breeze filling the boat with life. Carried by a...
NDIS Provider in Bendigo helping NDIS participants make informed decisions for themselves
Read MoreRosemarie Hosking has recently taken on the role of NDIS Support Coordinator with The Support People in Bendigo. Originally from Ireland, Rosemarie started her career as a Residential support worker with St Vincent De Plan. St Vincent De Paul is...
Happy holiday season from The Support People
Read MoreHi everyone, We would like to thank you, sincerely, for choosing The Support People, and showing the patience you have, in what has been a tumultuous year. There has, of course, been a great deal of disruption, challenge, and trauma...
NDIS Community Access in Bendigo and its surrounding areas
Read MoreOur NDIS participants in Bendigo have been getting out and about in our bus for Community Access exploring a range of interesting locations. Recently, some of our participants ventured to a lovely place called Loki’s Lodge in Derrinal. Loki’s Lodge...
Playground equipment brightens everyone’s day in Bendigo
Read MoreChildren and staff at the Shine Bright Kindergarten in Neale Street, Bendigo were delighted by the recent addition of playground equipment. The climbing ladder was constructed by NDIS participants at our Project Shed using the woodworking skills they have acquired...
Trainees to support our NDIS participants in Bendigo
Read MoreOur disability support workers are core to the work we do. Every day they support people with a range of complex conditions to achieve their goals and to live the life they want. We value making a real difference to...
Re-establishing Community Access for our NDIS Participants
Read MoreWith the easing of COVID19 restrictions, The Support People (TSP) team has been hard at work re-establishing community access for our NDIS participants. Recently some of our Bendigo participants visited Griffin Farm in Raywood to watch shearing in action. The...
Theo cooks up a feast
Read MoreTheo has a passion for cooking and is always keen to try something new. Says Theo, “I enjoy cooking. We go shopping, choose the recipe and start cooking. It’s fun”. Theo has tried a wide range of recipes of his...
Inclusive woodworking at Project Shed
Read MoreThe Support People run a very successful group in Bendigo called the ‘Project Shed’. Originally this group was called the ‘Men’s Shed’ but it is open to everyone, so recently a decision was made to call it the ‘Project Shed’....