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A Gift to Our Community, as We Turn 5

This week, Geelong based disability support start-up Access Your Supports (AYS) celebrates its 5th birthday. The supports agency, enabling the lives of those living with a disability, was founded by local Ralph Menchise in 2016 and…

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SLES Participant at work!

Meet Morgan! As one of the AYS SLES (School Leavers Employment Support) and Finding & Keeping A Job Coordinators, Renee is sharing with us about how she met her participant Morgan and the transformation she…

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Nutrition and Autism

Why are dietitians recommended for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Many individuals with autism have food sensitivities. Many also have behavioural issues that make mealtime particularly challenging. Parents and carers often worry about providing their…

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Supporting you in the midst of COVID-19

We are incredibly proud of our team who worked purposefully throughout COVID-19. It is their quick response and ongoing dedication and passion that has allowed us to support people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Understanding the NDIS Price Guide updates

Below, we have explained what each change means and how it may affect you. Read the full article here: Understanding the price guide What has changed in the NDIS price guide? The NDIA has made…

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Low-cost Assistive Technology

Eligible NDIS participants will now be able to use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology – including smart devices! Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced further initiatives…

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Telehealth silver linings during COVID-19

Before the COVID-19 crisis, AYS like most disability providers focused on in person, face-to-face encounters for the greatest level of connection with our participants. Yet many of us have been pleasantly surprised to discover the…

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A poem from a friend

On Thursday, we received an email from a lovely anonymous person who wrote a poem for disability and aged care workers. It is small gestures like that which keep us dedicated to our passion. Thank…

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The best way to wash your hands

This video tutorial uses black liquid to show how this method covers all areas of your hands. This hand washing method is recommended by the World Health Organisation.

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