The Support People News Ballarat and Bendigo

Last week a story was featured regarding Amanda and her experience from her time currently with The Bunch of Grapes and her experience working with the team. Check out Amanda’s story below:   Michelle Smith (The Courier): “AMANDA Weston loves...

The Support People will be at the Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo next week!   Located at The Goods Shed June 7th and 8th. The expo provides an opportunity to come and see us to find out how you can...

On Thursday 19th of May, The Support People held ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ events in Ballarat and Bendigo to raise money for the Cancer Council. Both events provided a fantastic opportunity for clients to join in as well as the community...

An initiative from Red Door, Basketball games have taken off with all ability’s inclusive games over a few weeks in April. Allowing our incredible participants to get in the game and showcase their skills in basketball, Game On! The most...

With thanks to the NDIS, we have been able to assist local Artist, Jesse, with his self-expression. Jesse finds pleasure in art, with a love for drawing, which has had a beneficial effect on his mental health; as it aids...

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...

Wouldn’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...

Rosemarie 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...

Hi 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...

Our 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...