When behaviour becomes challenging, our attention is naturally drawn to what we can see. A child refusing to follow instructions. A young person shouting and slamming doors. A carer becoming
From 1 July 2026, all Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers and platforms will be required to be registered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This is an important change
Navigating NDIS funding can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding which supports can be funded through your plan. Many participants, families and support coordinators ask questions such
Child safety is often understood through policies, standards and compliance requirements. These are essential. They provide a clear foundation and help guide how we uphold safety, accountability and respect. But
Finding the right home and support provider is a major decision for adults with disability, families and carers. Across Australia, many people supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are comparing supported independent
Every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and understood when accessing support services. For many people in the LGBTQIA+ community, accessing healthcare, disability support, or allied health services can come with concerns about judgement, misunderstanding, or the need
Stress is something we all experience. For children and young people who have experienced trauma, stress can feel stronger, happen more quickly, and be harder to manage. What might seem
World Autism Understanding Month April marks World Autism Understanding Month, a time to move beyond awareness and focus on what meaningful understanding looks like in practice. For our allied health team,
Challenge Community Services has provided a formal submission to the consultation on the proposed new planning framework being developed by the National Disability Insurance Agency for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. As an
Neurodiversity Celebration Week invites people around the world to rethink the way we view and talk about neurodiversity. Conversations on social media are often clouded by myths and misinformation – particularly
