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Jason, one of our amazing clients from Victoria, recently represented Nextt at the Melbourne Disability Expo, where he discussed how we are supporting him to …

Did you know that almost 4,000 Australians under the age of 65 are living in permanent residential aged care, and some of these people are …

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a type of support that helps you live independently in your own home, often in a shared arrangement, especially if …

We are very proud to announce that Nextt’s very own support coordinator, Narelle Fairweather has been nominated as the ‘Most Outstanding Support Coordinator’ in the …

Are you thinking about a career in disability support? Starting a career as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) disability support worker can be an …

An Individualised Living Option (ILO) gives you the freedom to choose the home you live in and will provide the supports needed set up your …

At Nextt, we are proud to have supported dozens of people in Australia find the appropriate living space suitable for their lifestyle and support needs, …

The type of disability accommodation that you will benefit from will depend on your support needs, and the funding available to you. At Nextt, we …

At Nextt, we have helped over 150 people in Australia find the right living space suitable for their lifestyle and support needs, some of which …

High Intensity Physical Supports are provided to people who require additional assistance in day-to-day life in areas such a mobility, mealtimes, and continence management. With …

If one of your goals is to live more independently, Supported Independent Living (SIL) can provide you with the supports to either live independently in …

If you have an NDIS plan, you may have come across the terms SIL and SDA. SIL stands for Supported Independent Living, while SDA stands …

Mental illness refers to a range of conditions that affects how one thinks, their emotional state, social interactions, and behaviours. It can be caused by …

Are you unsure on how to use your NDIS plan funding to achieve your goals? At Nextt we are devoted to help you navigate your …

Everyone has different levels of mental health challenges and may experience mental health difficulties from time to time. It is important to understand what supports …

Some people living with a disability may need additional supports to live independently. This may be due to the fact that their current home no …

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a shared living arrangement of two to seven National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, with 24/7 tailored in home disability …

It can be hard to know exactly what to expect from your new disability support worker.  At Nextt, we pride ourselves on getting to know …

Working as a Disability Support Worker can be an extremely rewarding career option.  As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing care and assistance …

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is the assistance, and/or supervision of daily tasks to help people live as independently as possibly, while building their skills. The …

Ballarat’s own Narelle Fairweather was the winner of the ‘Excellence in promoting health, housing and wellbeing category’ in the 2021 Victorian Disability Awards.   The …

Living independently is a goal for many people, however some people may require extra supports to meet their daily needs. In these circumstances, Supported Independent …

Has the time come to find a new home using Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding? If you or someone you care for is ready to …

High Intensity Physical Supports refer to the supports where specialised, highly skilled, and more experienced support workers may be required to deliver assistance to people …

Attendant care services provide you with support following a motor accident, work-related injury, or illness. Understanding Attendant Care Services Attendant care services assist you with …

Geelong COVID-19 Lockdown. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support workers. …

Hunter COVID-19 Lockdown. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support workers. …

Queensland COVID-19 Update. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support workers. …

Looking after your physical and mental health through lockdown. At Nextt, we understand that COVID lockdown can sometimes make us worried and anxious. It is …

Keeping you safe in lockdown. Nextt wants to help keep you and your support workers as safe as possible through the lockdown period.   Your …

South Australia COVID-19 Update. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an incredible initiative designed to aid Australians living with disability access support they need to improve their quality …

How to choose a Disability Support Provider? Choosing the right disability support services is an important decision that should not be taken for granted. Knowing …

Victoria COVID-19 Update. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all employees. Due …

Queensland COVID-19 Lockdown. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support workers. …

UPDATED COVID-19 restrictions Nextt is committed to continuity of essential supports to all our clients and thesafety and wellbeing of all support workers. Restrictions in …

Sydney COVID-19 Lockdown. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all support workers. …

Psychosocial disability (PSD) is a term that refers to a disability that is caused by a mental health issue. Not everyone with a mental health …

Vaccination Blitz The Victorian Government has announced a vaccination blitz to ensure that disability support workers are given priority access at vaccination hubs. The priority …

Victoria COVID-19 Update. Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients and the safety and wellbeing of all employees. The …

Helping Australians with disabilities live full and independent lives has always been the goal of the NDIS, but there are always ways for providers to …

Understanding the Core Supports available to you through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be tricky. NDIS base their approach to funding on goals, …

Deciding where to live is one of the most important choices in your life. With many supported independent living options funded by the National Disability …

The Australian government has begun its roll out of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The past year has been a difficult one for many Australians. The team …

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Congratulations Victoria for the end of the five-day lockdown! Victoria’s five-day lockdown ends at midnight on Wednesday, February 17.  Some restrictions will still remain, including …

A career as a disability support worker can be challenging. It’s also an extremely rewarding career path where you’ll make a real difference and add …

Victorian Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Nextt provides essential disability support services to our valued participants. Services will continue with the following additional restrictions in place: Documentation …

One of the most important things you need to do when preparing for your planning meeting is to think about your current and future goals. …

Queensland Government announcements on Greater Brisbane COVID-19 restrictions Nextt is committed to continuity of essential services support to all our clients. From 6pm Friday 8 …

Our wonderful client Lachlan was asked to be a part of the Torch Run through the city, as part of International Day of People with …

Nextt came together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability across the nation. Nextt came together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability …

We’re very excited to show the artwork for this year’s Nextt Christmas card. The artwork on this card was designed by Laurie, one of our …

Official opening of Oak Tree, Mount Colah Nextt was thrilled to be involved in the recent launch of Oak Tree – new specialist disability accommodation …

Nextt supports Scott to get more out of life Scott transitioned to Nextt from Sorento Care in January 2017, where he was supported in one …

Nextt joins Trustpilot Nextt has recently joined Trustpilot, an online review platform that allows our clients to share their experiences. We are hoping to build …

Nextt has changed Sean’s life Sean recently contacted our Nextt team in Coffs Harbour. He thanked us for our quality of service and for supporting …

As a person with disability, or a parent or carer of a child with disability, it can be tricky to understand what support is available …

When it comes to disability support coordination, there are so many things to consider. From thinking about what goals you or your loved one want …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for people with disability to get the help that they need to lead happy, dignified lives. As …

At Nextt, our aim is for all our client to live happy, independent lives. For many adults with disability, this means taking a step towards …

The NDIS funding model is based on a capacity building framework and approach. What does that mean, and what is capacity building? NDIS capacity building …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been a major initiative designed to help Australians living with disability access the support they need to improve …

As a specialist in local area coordination NDIS support, the team at Nextt pride themselves on helping empower people with disability. One of the things …

When Paula was studying tourism at university in Peru and later working in customer service for Aeroperú, she could hardly have imagined that in the …

Fear can be crippling! It can keep you awake at night second guessing every noise you hear and can certainly make you question everything. For 28 …

Shane, and Scott have been Nextt clients for a number of years, living together in one of our Supported Independent Living houses. Unfortunately, the funding …

An article in a local Greek language publication, Neos Kosmos (http://neoskosmos.com/news/el/node/64755), has highlighted the amazing work that Nextt does for the most vulnerable people in …