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Excursions, including regular outings, provide valuable opportunities for children with special needs to explore the wider community and to extend their scope of learning.  CDSS is a strong advocate of using excursions as an essential learning means for disabled children.  Our service is always mindful of additional risks that may be present during excursions which CDSS believes should …

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First things first. To be eligible for the NDIS a participant must: • have a permanent and significant disability or a developmental delay.• be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or a Protected Special Category visa.• be under 65 years of age.• need support from a person or equipment to do everyday activities. …

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Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an area of support offered to participants by NDIS that is meant to help them live as independently as possible in a supported Specialist Disability Accommodation setting. SIL gives Participants a sense of autonomy and confidence in knowing they can participate in a residential environment setting with other people, which …

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