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Taking the plunge
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
@Former-Member Homemade marmalade 😍😍 chocolate chip banana bread toasted, never had that. How does the chocolate go in the toaster? Raisin and sourdough toast, AND vegemite. Wow. Might pass on the Coffee and leave plenty of room. 💕💕💕😍
After that brekky, how are you @Former-Member .
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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I could smell that breakfast from here @Former-Member! I had to pop my head up over my crochet and join (sourdough, raisin toast, marmalade and coffee - yes pleeease!) 😍🤤😁
Wondering how you're going also @Former-Member. Big ❤
Wondering how you're going also @Former-Member. Big ❤
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ethSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
Hi @Former-Member @Maggie @CheerBear brekky sounds delish!!! Hi to you too @outlander xx
Just reading back posts here and @CheerBear I wanted to say that rather than 'victim impact statement' as such, writing something about what hasn't worked for you in your first plan can be really useful. And also revisiting last years goals and adding any new ones in detail really helps. When I had my plan review I did both these things, but mostly just said I wanted to continue to work on the first year's goals as progress had been slow - mostly for the reason supports were not delivered in the way I needed them to be, and were often sporadic with time delays that weren't my doing. Best wishes for feeling well prepared before Monday.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
Thanks @eth. I've done those with my support coordinator already. The kind of 'victim impact statement' (support coordinator couldn't think of a better word for it) would be to detail, in my own words, what it is like living with the challenges I do. They have trouble understanding that bit.
I'm glad it's working out so well for you (despite the hiccups you have) and that all the prep you do has paid off. I've pushed at this and worked as hard as possible but it hasn't worked out for me so far. I can't do anymore than that 🙁
I'm glad it's working out so well for you (despite the hiccups you have) and that all the prep you do has paid off. I've pushed at this and worked as hard as possible but it hasn't worked out for me so far. I can't do anymore than that 🙁
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ethSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
@CheerBear maybe it would help if you go back over the 6 areas of functional impact and say a little about what they look like on a bad day. I know it sucks to have to focus on the negative, especially when they say (NDIS) that they are 'recovery focused', but it's the best way to maximise your plan funds I reckon. There's a definition of Recovery Model I posted a while ago that might be useful for you to read.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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@eth I appreciate all that you offer but I have done everything you're suggesting. I'm aware of the recovery model, of what the NDIS are looking for, how and why, what's involved in the meetings and the paperwork etc. My paperwork is as tight as it could be (something about having an OCPD brain will do that 👍😉) and it was last time too, but still it didn't get through to them. That pushing buttons after a meeting that they do is out of my control.
I'm going to have to stop talking about it. Thanks for listening and offering your ideas though.
I'm going to have to stop talking about it. Thanks for listening and offering your ideas though.
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ethSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
Understood and no worries @CheerBear xx
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
@CheerBear Dropping off a very early ☕️☕️☕️ And 💜💜💜 no need to reply. Sending the warmest thoughts your way today. 👍👍🧶🧶💤💤
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
Morning all
I nearly dropped off an even earlier coffee after a middle of the night fright (sibling coming home unexpectedly at 1:30am), but managed to fall asleep again thankfully! I would have been struggling if my day started that early 🙂
How are you going this morning @Maggie and @Former-Member and all?
💜
I nearly dropped off an even earlier coffee after a middle of the night fright (sibling coming home unexpectedly at 1:30am), but managed to fall asleep again thankfully! I would have been struggling if my day started that early 🙂
How are you going this morning @Maggie and @Former-Member and all?
💜
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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@CheerBear That’s an early wake up. Glad you managed a FEW hrs sleep.
I spent most of my yesterday with an old friend ( cross stitch). I think I needed the organisation and neatness, plus colour and something familiar. I’ll do it again today,once the light is good.
How are you doing @CheerBear , if you would like to say, or not say, is fine. 💕💕
Hi @eth @Former-Member @outlander @Appleblossom @Gazza75 and anyone reading. ☕️💜
