Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out

21/09/2023 1h 3min Temporada 3 Episodio 7
Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out

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Send us a textIt's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more.What does that have to do with this episode? Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why they are important and they talk about why more people should understand the meticulous planning behind going to even the most simple of social situations for most people with disabilities. Information in this episode:National Companion Card (Australia wide): https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/national-companion-cardSCIA Representative Advocacy: https://scia.org.au/advocacy-policy/SCIA Support Coordination: https://scia.org.au/ndis-support-coordination/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resources/resource-hub/.

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