When Clarke and Nick were getting ready to go to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first public appearance in Melbourne during their recent tour, they had no idea they would get to shake hands with the Royals.

The important role carers play in a person’s NDIS journey

As a carer of a person with disability, you will most likely play an important role in supporting the person you care for to access, prepare for and implement their NDIS plan.

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Six facts about Support Coordination

Heard about NDIS Support Coordination, but you’re not exactly sure what it involves? Support Coordination may be funded under the ‘Capacity Building’ budget in a person’s NDIS plan. Support Coordination aims to build a person’s capacity so they reduce their reliance on funded supports.

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Yooralla’s free guide on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for your child

This easy to follow guide is based on Yooralla’s experience with the NDIS and working with families and children.

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Read the latest news, blogs and statistics from Yooralla. Learn about disability from the personal experiences of people with disability, carers and the wider community.

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14 November 2018

Yooralla staff receives top volunteering award

Puneet Gulati, Lead Support at Yooralla’s Ventilator Accommodation Support Service (VASS)

13 November 2018

Six facts about Support Coordination

Heard about NDIS Support Coordination, but you’re not exactly sure what it involves?

08 November 2018

4 things to know if your child’s NDIS planning meeting is coming up

Here, we answer four questions many parents ask when preparing for their child’s NDIS planning meeting.

07 November 2018

Yooralla customers’ photography exhibition

Lukas, left, and Michael, right, attend the launch of their project’s exhibition.

05 November 2018

Today is International Volunteer Managers Day

We’ve interviewed Melanie Cass, Manager,Volunteer Engagement at Yooralla, for IVMD this year.

02 November 2018

Yooralla customers meet the Royals

“Meghan came and shook my hand. She also thanked us for coming. I was on the TV with her. It was very exciting,” said Yooralla customer, Clarke.

25 October 2018

New home for people with disability to be built in Benalla

Yooralla and BeyondHousing have partnered to construct the new home at Wattletree Grove, which will be one of the first of its kind in the Ovens Murray region.

25 October 2018

The important role carers play in a person’s NDIS journey

It’s always a good time to reflect on the role of carers in a person’s NDIS journey…

24 October 2018

Get ready for the Victorian state election!

The Victorian Government has produced a series of resources to support people, who may face barriers to voting, to participate in the Victorian election.

23 October 2018

Yooralla’s Biggest Day Out Ever!

Thank you to all the Yooralla staff and volunteers who supported the event and gave their time to make it a memorable event!

18 October 2018

How a carers statement can help carers with NDIS planning

One of our most useful pieces of advice, whatever your role in the planning meeting, is…DON’T ASSUME ANYTHING!