The Support People News Ballarat and Bendigo

Hi everyone, We would like to thank you, sincerely, for choosing The Support People, and showing the patience you have, in what has been a tumultuous year. There has, of course, been a great deal of disruption, challenge, and trauma...

Our NDIS participants in Bendigo have been getting out and about in our bus for Community Access exploring a range of interesting locations.  Recently, some of our participants ventured to a lovely place called Loki’s Lodge in Derrinal.    Loki’s Lodge...

Children and staff at the Shine Bright Kindergarten in Neale Street, Bendigo were delighted by the recent addition of playground equipment.  The climbing ladder was constructed by NDIS participants at our Project Shed using the woodworking skills they have acquired...

Our disability support workers are core to the work we do.  Every day they support people with a range of complex conditions to achieve their goals and to live the life they want. We value making a real difference to...

With the easing of COVID19 restrictions, The Support People (TSP) team has been hard at work re-establishing community access for our NDIS participants. Recently some of our Bendigo participants visited Griffin Farm in Raywood to watch shearing in action. The...

Theo has a passion for cooking and is always keen to try something new. Says Theo, “I enjoy cooking. We go shopping, choose the recipe and start cooking. It’s fun”. Theo has tried a wide range of recipes of his...

The Support People run a very successful group in Bendigo called the ‘Project Shed’.  Originally this group was called the ‘Men’s Shed’ but it is open to everyone, so recently a decision was made to call it the ‘Project Shed’....

The introduction of the NDIS in Australia has created huge demand for workers in the disability sector, and at present there is no mandated minimum qualification required.   This means there are many people currently working the sector with little or...

We’re in a situation that’s unlike anything we’ve faced before. And even though it may feel like everything has been put on pause, we know that the need for support is higher than ever. That’s why The Support People is...