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Aastha Community Services
18-04-2024

Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Through NDIS Supports

In a world where diversity is increasingly celebrated, creating inclusive communities that support individuals with intellectual disabilities is crucial. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can pave the way for this through various funded supports. The NDIS provides a variety of supports that cater specifically to the needs of people wi [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
10-04-2024

The Essential Guide to Understanding and Accessing NDIS Support

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) represents a significant shift in the way disability services are provided in Australia. It offers a personalised and flexible approach, ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the support they need. The NDIS is a government initiative launched to provide support to Australians with disabi [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
29-03-2024

Benefits of Disability Services: Assistance Animals, Including Dog Guides

Assistance animals play a very important role in the lives of many individuals living with disabilities. Recognised by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), these animals are more than just pets; they are trained to perform specific tasks that help mitigate the effects of a person’s disability. An assistance animal is specially trained [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
03-03-2024

Unlocking the Benefits of NDIS Home and Living Support: A Comprehensive Guide

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for people with disabilities to live independently and access the services they need. One key aspect of the NDIS is the home and living support options, which aim to provide individuals with suitable housing options that meet their needs and goals. To access any of the NDIS home and l [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
19-02-2024

‘NDIS Mental Health Support for SIL Participants in Perth

Supported Independent Living (SIL)is a type of support funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. It is designed to assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes or a shared living arrangement. Moving to a new living environment can be overwhelming, especially for those [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
12-02-2024

SIL Accommodation: Tailoring Care to Individual NDIS Needs

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an important support category under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aimed at providing assistance for individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible. SIL focuses on personalised care plans that address an individual’s specific needs, goals, and preferences. Unlike institut [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
30-01-2024

Inclusive and Accessible Living Environment: A Guide to NDIS-Funded Supports

An inclusive and accessible living environment is not only a matter of accommodation but a fundamental human right. It enables individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, contribute to society, and be active participants in their communities. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) creates inclusive and accessible living environ [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
14-01-2024

Social Inclusion and Community Engagement: The Impact of Disability Services

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a significant social reform in Australia aimed at providing support and services to people with permanent and significant disabilities. The introduction of NDIS represents a fundamental shift in the way disability services are funded and delivered. The NDIS operates through collaboration with vario [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
10-01-2024

STA Funding Explained: How NDIS Participants Can Access Support

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia has been a pivotal step forward in supporting individuals with disabilities, empowering them with access to necessary support and services. Short Term Accommodation, including respite, is one of the many home and living support options available to people with disabilities through NDIS fu [...] Read More


Aastha Community Services
25-12-2023

Respite Care and Mental Health: Taking Care of the Caregiver

When caring for people with disabilities, the focus primarily concerns the person in need. Their well-being, health, and comfort take precedence, and rightly so. However, while tending to others, the caregivers often find themselves neglecting their own mental and emotional health. This is where the concept of respite care steps in, allowing people [...] Read More