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Anyone started with the NDIS?

Anyone started with the NDIS?

Tells my story from initial application (Feb '17) to acceptance by NDIS (July '18) and the process of putting things in place and progress, improvements, managing and difficulties since then. Now Jan '21.

Original post : I've recently moved and will need to get into the NDIS in my new location. Wondering if anyone in the forums has successfully done this? Any advice would be welcome. Feeling swamped by their website.

EDIT : I was finally accepted to the NDIS and am now 3/4 through my 2nd plan. With only a small reduction from the first year. And this plan is for 2 years so I don't have to jump through all the hoops with a review this time next year. To all others on this path I say ........

IT'S REALLY WORTH PERSEVERING!!!

Hoping this thread helps all who come here.

@Appleblossom @Queenie @saturnzoon @CheerBear @Mazarita @Bunniekins

Spread the word!

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I think this three way chat always seems to bring the best out in me @Mazarita, @eth. 😊💜

i was thinking about a kind of salsa with some of those ingredients @eth for the Mexican.

Hi @Mazarita 👋😊

you have a very complex life at the moment. I'm in awe of you supporting your friends.

I have a circus I think at my house. Can't wait until uni exams are over again. My uni boys are a bit highly strung at the moment but it will change again.

News at hand - S2 and S2g will be moving out by July. S1G is coming to stay then for 6 weeks. S1 and S4 now challenging for S2 room.

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That's fair @eth. I wouldn't want to either. It would get messy and then you still have to delete an account when it's all sorted. Never mind. I just hope it works out. I'm being a bit selfish too because it's nice to have you around. 💜😊

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@eth, have you tried clearing your browser cache on the laptop? It's in the settings part of the web browser. That's sometimes a fix for glitches with websites.

@Former-Member, yes, chatting three way like this reminds me of some of the 'good old days'. Really glad to hear you are getting out walking, that's a step forward (excuse the pun, hehe).

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Yes I tried that @Mazarita. Don't forget to take care of you when doing that kind of support. Stay strong and have boundaries.

@Former-Member I don't know how you manage it all. I struggled just raising one child. I give you the same advice as above!

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Battery is low and I don't know where the charger is so forgive me if I disappear. It's lovely chatting with you both @Former-Member@Mazarita.

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@eth, thanks for the good advice. Time for me to wander off too really. Been lovely chatting with you. Until next time...

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I really don't do it all that well @eth. Most of the time I'm pretty patient but lately I've been getting my knickers in a knot about everything. I know my time is limited having their company so I've kept the peace but last night I swore a heap to my friend on the phone and got lots out my system 😲😜😁.

Ive had two hospital respite stays ( lots of SI) in the last two months so I guess that's a bit of evidence it's not always easy here. But I also dread them going. I'm struggling a bit to let S2 go because he is really calming here and a great level head to have around.

@Mazarita I think the easy bit of walking is putting my foot forward, it's following it with the other foot and putting it on repeat that's the hard bit 😂 Ok I amused myself 😊

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Bye @eth, @Mazarita👋

thanks for helping put the smile back on my dial 😊💜💐🤗

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Sorry to hear about the hospital trips @Former-Member. Yes empty nesting takes some getting used to but there is more time to focus on your own needs. But that's a way off for you isn't it?

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I have a few more years @eth. S1 still has two years uni left then he's likely to move interstate or overseas for a job. S4 is here for a couple of years too. He started an apprenticeship this year. It will be a bit yet before he can move. I hope you get news of a good phams worker soon and approval from the NDIS. Thinking of you 💜🤗💐

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