The festive season can be a difficult time for many, particularly for individuals and families struggling with homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, or uncertainty due to refugee status. We’re gathering both cash and physical donations to support four vital charities that are working tirelessly to assist those in hardship this season.

There are many significant changes happening within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) landscape right now, and we are here to support you to understand them all. Starting on October 3rd, 2024, significant changes will be rolled out for the NDIS. These updates aim to clarify how the NDIS works for all participants.

Our journey to define our collective values has been transformative, reflecting our commitment to building a purpose-driven organisational culture. These values are more than just statements—they are lived every day, guiding our decisions, actions, and interactions, and driving us to make a positive impact in all that we do. Learn more about our values.

Our team have assembled a collection of top picks for making the most of the 2023 holiday season. Whether it's savouring quiet moments of contemplation, embracing the spirit of giving, exploring passions and hobbies, or discovering exciting adventures - Our team has curated a diverse range of activities to spark some holiday inspiration.

While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created a watershed moment in making mental health a global development priority, more needs to be done to highlight mental health as an intersectional, cross-cutting and fundamental issue across most 17 SDGs. Increased investment and acknowledgment of mental health as a prerequisite for social inclusion and progress is imperative.

In Australia, disability advocates play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Advocates work to promote the rights and needs of people with disabilities and ensure that they are able to access the support and services they require to live fulfilling lives.

In early 2022 MHC released a draft 'Youth Psychosocial Support Packages Model of Service' Consultation Paper. Avenues Australia prepared a response to the proposed Model of Service and provided twelve recommendations.

Avenues Australia has partnered with Back to Nature Ecotherapy for a fun morning of group ecotherapy and basket weaving. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme for Mental Health Week: mind, body and environment.

‘International Day of People with Disabilities is a special time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability and increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance.' Wade Lange - Managing Director of International Day Of People With Disabilities Limited

NDIS has developed a Consultation Paper that addresses how NDIS Participants can be better supported in making decisions.

Join us for relaxed, no-talent-needed, art therapy and morning tea during Mental Health Week.

The NDIA released the "Development of a Psychosocial Disability Recovery-Oriented Framework" consultation paper that outlines their proposed recovery-oriented framework. Read our response.

Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is a funded service that was introduced to the NDIS in July 2020. The role is designed to provide coordination and guidance to participants along their recovery journey. In this article, we unpack what this role is.

You can manage your NDIS funding in one of three ways - NDIA Managed, Plan Managed or Self Managed. The option you choose will depend on your situation, what you want to achieve and your capacity to manage your funding by yourself.

With the introduction of the NDIS, came the introduction of a new role called ‘Support Coordinator’. Many are confused about what a Support Coordinator does, whether they have funding for one, or if the NDIS can approve funding.

The latest COVID-19 Resources and Information For NDIS participants, and their families and carers.