Getting ready for the new NDIS laws
There are a number of upcoming changes to the rules of the NDIS. The information that has been shared with participants and providers is being updated regularly. P2P will continue …
World Down Syndrome Congress
World Down Syndrome Congress by Payge Hollis Last week I went to Brisbane by myself for the World Down Syndrome Congress. There were heaps of people with Down Syndrome coming …
Mixing it up for a cause
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Woombye, Loud and Clear Qld members attended the Woombye Happy Days Festival with a sweet mission – to make milkshakes to raise funds …
Understanding the NDIS Child Safety Interface
In this blog post, we will explore and provide some information on Child safety in Queensland and how this can affect NDIS plans for children. The Child Safety Department’s role …
Do you need help understanding the NDIS?
The NDIS world contains a lot of really confusing words and acronyms. Not only are the words sometimes unclear, but the NDIA are constantly changing their minds and creating new …
Key Considerations of our work at P2P
At P2P, we value a work culture that prioritises empathy, respect, and support for people with a disability and their families. We actively seek to provide people with a disability …
Why it is a good idea to have a selection of different NDIS support providers
There is a well known expression; ‘Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.’ This expression warns people against the dangers of putting all of your resources into …
Celebrating P2P’s 25th Anniversary in Gladstone
In 1998, when Parent to Parent was established, Gladstone was one of the first towns that we had a local presence. On the 11th December, 2023 people with a …
In Memory of Mark Pattison
The Board and staff of Parent to Parent join Inclusion Australia in acknowledging the sad passing of Mark Pattison. Mark was the Executive Director of the National Council on Intellectual …
Moving Fate Forward for Disability Inclusion & Fairness.
For 2023’s International Day for People with a disability, I have been asked by my amazing co-workers to do an opinion piece on what I think would be best to …