Disability Supports work is a deeply rewarding career
Since leaving the world of Information Technology behind, Mercy Community’s new General Manager of Disability Supports, David Jukes, has shaped a highly successful career in community services. David was promoted to the GM position in July 2023, after initially being employed as Mercy Community’s Director of Individualised Supports. He is passionate about how he can […]
How to choose NDIS goals: your guide
Goal setting is an important part of any NDIS plan. Here we provide tips for choosing your NDIS goals, suggestions on what to do if your goals change, and some practical examples of NDIS goals. Knowing what you want to achieve helps our Disability Supports team ensure that you receive the support and services that […]
Your guide to Supported Independent Living
What are the benefits of Supported Independent Living? What does it cover and who is it for? We answer your questions about SIL funding.
40 years of membership with National Disability Services
Back row – from left to right: Dillon Carlsson, Director NDIS Individualised Support; Matthew Gosney, Human Resources Business Partner; Leisa Boyce, Team Leader Individualised Supports; and Danielle Howlett, Director NDIS Support Coordination Front row – from left to right: Anne Skordis, General Manager Individualised Supports; Sandra Bain, Regional Manager, NDIS Individualised Support; Vicki Crossley, Team […]
Mercy Community’s Social Enterprise gets a new look website
Cookery Nook has long been a part of Mercy Community, having supported people with disabilities since the 1970’s. With the rollout of the NDIS across Brisbane in 2019, Cookery Nook has grown to become one of Brisbane’s best kept catering secrets. Cookery Nook provides meaningful employment and training to people living with disabilities, supporting them […]
Support Coordination’s huge effort during the recent floods
Now that the waters have receded and the time of highest risk has passed, we would like to shine a light on the incredible efforts of our South and Central Queensland NDIS Support Coordination teams during the February rain event. Combined, these two teams cover what were some of the worst-affected regions, with the Southern […]
