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Dating, Drinking & Disability: Let's Talk About It | Samantha Prior

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A Mother’s Perspective: Mental Health, Advocacy & Hope | Kym McMinn

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Lachy's Journey from Lived Experience to Advocacy

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NDIS Christmas Rostering: Plan Now, Avoid the Chaos!

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Whistleblowing in the NDIS: What Happens When Speaking Up Is the Only Option?

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Are You a Good Support Worker… or Just a Nice Person?

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Choice & Control vs Duty of Care: When Should Support Workers Step In?

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"That’s Not the Support Worker I Ordered” — Why I Built SwiftyMatchy Sarah Heriot

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Good People Still Need Good Training | Taieri Walsh Cora Workforce

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They Saw the Disability. She Saw Her Son | Lily Grubb, LGO Therapy Group

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Give Them the Chance to Shine | Julie Fisher

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Why Is the NDIS Drowning in Admin? Mark Woodland on Kismet & Better Healthcare

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Sex, Consent & Disability: What Every Support Worker Needs to Hear

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From Support Worker to NDIS Business Leader | Kelvin Kamara

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KoalaOne: The AI-Powered NDIS CRM for Support Workers & Providers | Bhavin Patel

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NDIS Compliance Made Simple: Get Audit-Ready with AI | Adam Stefano, Cenaris

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How Luke Wilson Built Paylos: NDIS Support Workers, Youth Work & Early Intervention

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How to Go From Solo Support Worker to NDIS Business Owner

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Think Buying an NDIS Business Is Like Coffee or Hair? Think Again.

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NDIS Price Guide 2026–27: What Support Workers Need to Read Before January 2027

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Behaviour Support That Actually Makes Sense with Matt Sevier

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What Works for Me on Social Media in 2026 | NDIS Provider Marketing

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Chosen Family, Real Belonging & the Support Work That Changes Lives

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Creating SIL Match: Helping People Find the Right Supported Living Arrangement

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Kindship CEO Hayley Thiele on NDIS Reforms, Parents and Plan Management

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Keeley’s Cause: From School Exclusion to 691 iPads for Kids With Autism

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How We Made It to 100 Episodes: Support Workers, NDIS Stories and Real Sector Conversations

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SIL & Respite Explained: What Every Support Worker Needs to Know | Pure Living Accommodation

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You Are Not Just a Support Worker — Em Hoskin from Your Best Support on What You're Really Worth

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NDIS Changes 2026 Explained: Support Workers, Funding Cuts & The Future of Care

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HireUp CEO Peter Willis on NDIS Leadership, Support Workers and the Future of Disability Care

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The Support Workers Who Actually Change Lives (It’s Not What You Think)

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Support Worker Guide: What to Do When a Participant Refuses Their Support Plan

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"How Support Workers Are Using Community Events to Get More Participants | Cody Thompson

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NDIS Home Care Technology: How One App Is Solving the Family Coordination Problem | Lisa Thomson

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NDIS Compliance & Auditing Explained: How Australian Providers Can Turn Audits Into a Growth Strategy

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Support Worker Burnout in Australia: Signs, Causes & How NDIS Providers Can Stop Losing Their Best People

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NDIS Provider Marketing: Why Authentic Relationships Beat Algorithms Every Time | Solomon

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Adaptive Clothing & NDIS Supplies: How Better Products Restore Dignity for Participants | Bec Parry, InCare Supports

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NDIS Provider Marketing & Growth Strategy: What's Actually Working in Australia Right Now | Chris Lapa

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Why NDIS Support Worker Matching Matters More Than Funding, Hours or Compliance

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Trauma-Informed NDIS Support for Young People: From Support Worker to CEO | Yosmerys Aparicio Cuencas

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Stop Posting for Posting’s Sake: Ethical NDIS Marketing That Works with Michelle Flynn

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The Hidden SIL Problem No One Is Talking About: Rostering & Claiming

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From Mugs to Matchmaking: A Support Worker Tale

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NDIS Career Pathways: How to Go from Support Worker to Leadership in Australia's Disability Sector | Joel Scott

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Rebuilding Allied Health: Inside Australian Therapy Hub & the Tech Changing Care

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10 Years, No Shortcuts: Vision, Hustle & Balance with James Bennett

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17 Years in the Disability Sector: Lessons Every Support Worker Needs to Hear | Sarah Heriot

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Thriving in 2026 as a Support Worker | Skills, Tech & Confidence in the NDIS

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How Support Workers Can Use ChatGPT (Without Losing the Human Touch) | Sarah Heriot

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This Platform Is Changing Independence for People with Disabilities | The Me Plus More Story

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From Drama Teacher to Care Trainer: Yvette’s Pivot to Ethical Training

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From Garage to GOAT: Garth Belic on Building PayCat — Payroll That Actually Works

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The All-in-One Care Hub: Matt Cagney on Building ShiftCare’s Legacy

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💬 “If You’re Going to Be in This Sector — Don’t Be a Dickhead” | Nicole Doherty on Respect, Care & Leadership

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The Real Cost of Building an NDIS Startup in Australia: Resilience, Pivots & the Grind Nobody Shows You | MyAssista

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The Truth About Behavior Support Nobody Tells with Brett Sams

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From Institutions to Inclusion: Belinda Toohey on NDIS, Choice & Disability Support

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ADHD, Autism & NDIS Support: Connor Greene on Parenting, Education & Self-Regulation

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NDIS Dietitian Guide: Mealtime Support, Nutrition Plans & Feeding Complex Needs | Laura Appel, Feed Me Nutrition

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Marco Polo Portal: Building Bridges for Choice & Community

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How to Retain NDIS Support Workers: HR Strategies for Disability Providers That Actually Work | Phil Hamilton

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Confetti, Chaos & Compliance: The Real NDIS Biz Life

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Daniel from Jigsaw Australia Talks Careers, Community & Crushing It in the Disability Sector

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Caffeine Connections: Building Personal Brands & Better Care in the NDIS Sector

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NDIS, No BS: Trust, Networking & Finding Your Cookie

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How to Build a Registered NDIS Provider Business in Australia: From Church Hall to B-Corp | Greg Hart, Your Hart 2 Hart

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Meet Tate Kemp: Disability Advocate, Speaker & Champion for Inclusion in Australia

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NDIS Support Coordination Explained: Plan Reviews, Funding & Finding the Right Support | Allan, Strong Foundation Support

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NDIS Communication Technology: How the Knowing Me App Connects Participants, Families & Support Workers | Gabriella

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Not Just a Support Worker: What NDIS Businesses Need to Hear”

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NDIS Home Modifications That Change Lives | Accessibility, Innovation & Real Stories

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NDIS Business Finance: Cash Flow, Accounting & Going from Sole Trader to Company in Australia | Steven Franks

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Support Workers, Stand Out: Branding, Brains & Big Impact with Michael Clarke

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Marco Polo’s Origin Story: Vibes, Values & Vision

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How to Build an Ethical NDIS Business in Australia by Being Unapologetically Yourself | Natalie

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🎧 From Connections to Community: Ian’s Blueprint for NDIS Success

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Speech That Sticks: Real Talk on Therapy, Teamwork & Turning Points

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🔥 Building It Bold: How Natalie Grew an Ethical NDIS Biz by Being Authentic & LOUD

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Strike a Pose, Break a Barrier: The Power of Inclusive Modeling

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🎙️ Let’s Talk Love, Consent & Community – with Devon from Relate-ability 💖

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Kicking Goals in Support Coordination: Kylie's NDIS Game Plan

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From NDIS Parent Carer to Support Coordinator: Navigating the System from the Inside | Hayley

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The Heart Behind Four Reasons

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Navigating the NDIS: Insights from a Support Coordinator

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Interviewing Greg from Chadwick Digital

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NDIS Business Coach interview

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📲 Insta Glow-Up: How to Slay Social Media in the NDIS World 💡

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The NDIS Price Guide is Your Treasure Map! 🗺️💰

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Christmas Ain’t So Merry for NDIS Participants — Let’s Talk About It 🎄💔

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Lead The Way, Not Just The Say – How to Be THAT Leader ✨

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Support Worker Grief SUCKS!

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Retaining NDIS Participants: Flexibility, Communication, and Custom Care

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🎙️ Upskilling Support Workers

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Growing Your NDIS Community: Attracting New Participants with Passion and Care

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Supports Worker are like a Fine Bottle of Wine

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How the Support Worker Store was created!

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Step-by-Step Guide to NDIS Program Planning

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Surviving the Twats: Thriving in Tough Work Environments