In recent weeks, there has been a growing volume of information emerging about changes to how the NDIS makes decisions about participant funding, how plans are reviewed, and how funds are allocated and managed. During Senate Estimates hearings, it was confirmed that...
Stuart Balachandran - Clinical Psychologist
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Lonely Conversations: The Comfort and Risk of Turning to AI for Connection
It is deeply human to seek connection and to desire the comfort of being heard, agreed with, or understood. Most of us have known how good it feels to share an opinion and be met with validation, or to say something vulnerable and receive a gentle, reassuring...
Understanding the Recent NDIS Changes: What It Means for Our Community
We know that the recent changes in how the NDIS defines support have sparked concern within the neurodiverse community, particularly for those accessing services for autism and related conditions. At Minds & Hearts, we’ve been hearing from many of you who are...
Being Queer and on the Spectrum
Please note that Queer in this context is used as a reclaimed and inclusive term that encompasses and celebrates the totality of sexuality and gender identity that may not be included in the LBTQIA+ acronym and is not intended to be associated with its historical use...