The Support People News Ballarat and Bendigo

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...

Children 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...

Our 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...

With 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 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...