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5 Common Barriers For People With A Disability

People with disabilities face barriers everyday which affect how they participate in life. Here are 5 common barriers – some are more subtle than others.

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OnSide Team’s YPIRAC Success

A small team of Support Coordinators successfully supported 7 customers to move from an aged care facility which was closing to new homes in eight weeks. Learn more.

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Family Violence And Its Effect On Women And Children

In Australia, 1 in 2 women and children with a disability experience family violence – it’s a complex topic but an important one to address in support services.

Independence means more than you think at OnSide

The word ‘independence’ is a term that not everyone understands, especially when it comes to the NDIS and disability support services. It’s an exciting time to work in the

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Cities, spaces and places for all

With 1 in 5 Australians having a disability, disabilities either directly or indirectly affect a large portion of the population. However, our environment, particularly in dense cities, can still

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Addressing the needs of LGBTQIA+ people with disability

LGBTQIA+ identifying people are present across most, if not all cultural and social groups in Australia. These people and the organisations that advocate for them continually highlight that

How an Occupational Therapist Can Support Someone on the Autism Spectrum

Everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is different. However, there are often similarities that people with ASD may need support with to maximise their ability to live a fulfilling

Young People in Residential Aged Care

Whilst the specific reason for entering aged care varies, a common cause is the lack of other suitable accommodation options that are available. Fortunately, individuals and groups have more

Q&A with Kollen Sussman, Founder of OnSide

Those who know Kollen, either as a Support Coordinator, colleague or friend, understand just how passionate he is about the disability sector, NDIS and OnSide’s mission. We sat down

What Makes a Great Support Coordinator?

The purpose of a Support Coordinator is to facilitate capacity and to assist in the implementation of your NDIS plan. For the duration of the NDIS plan, Support Coordinators

How can I use my NDIS funding?

OnSide specialises in ensuring you are maximising your NDIS funding. We know that allocating funds can be a confusing process, and our role is to streamline the process for