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Elevate Your Car's Interior with Quality and Style: Floor Mats from Kmart

When it comes to enhancing the comfort and cleanliness of your vehicle, investing in quality floor mats is a decision that pays off in both functionality and style. At Kmart, renowned for its commitment to affordability and quality, you'll find a diverse range of floor mats designed to protect your car's interior while adding a touch of personal flair. Let's explore why floor mats kmart are a smart choice for any vehicle owner looking to upgrade their driving experience.

Quality and Durability

Kmart floor mats are crafted from durable materials such as rubber, carpet, or vinyl, ensuring long-lasting performance and protection for your vehicle's floors. Whether you're facing muddy boots, spilled drinks, or everyday wear and tear, these mats are designed to withstand it all while maintaining their integrity and functionality. The quality construction means they won't easily wear out, offering excellent value for your investment.

Custom Fit and Coverage

One of the standout features of Kmart floor mats is their custom fit for various vehicle makes and models. Available in universal and model-specific options, these mats are designed to precisely match the contours of your car's floors. This tailored fit provides maximum coverage, effectively shielding against dirt, moisture, and debris. With raised edges and deep grooves, Kmart floor mats trap spills and mud, preventing them from spreading and damaging your car's interior.

Easy Maintenance

Keeping your car clean shouldn't be a hassle, and Kmart floor mats make maintenance a breeze. Most mats are designed with a surface that is easy to clean—simply remove them from your vehicle, shake off debris, and wipe clean with a damp cloth or hose them down for a more thorough cleaning. This convenience ensures that your car's interior stays fresh and presentable with minimal effort.

Style and Design Options

Beyond functionality, Kmart offers a variety of style options to complement your vehicle's interior aesthetic. Whether you prefer classic black mats for a sleek look, vibrant colors to add a pop of personality, or textured finishes for added grip and comfort, there's a floor mat design at Kmart to suit your taste and preferences. You can even mix and match different styles to create a custom look that reflects your unique style.

Affordability and Accessibility

At Kmart, affordability meets quality. The wide range of floor mats available ensures that there's an option to fit every budget without compromising on performance or style. Whether you're outfitting a new vehicle or refreshing the interior of an older one, Kmart floor mats offer exceptional value for money, allowing you to protect your investment without breaking the bank.

Environmental Responsibility

Kmart is committed to sustainability, and many of their floor mats are made from eco-friendly materials or incorporate recyclable components. This commitment to environmental responsibility means you can feel good about your purchase knowing that you're choosing products that minimize environmental impact.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Kmart floor mats are more than just a practical accessory—they're a statement of quality, style, and reliability for your vehicle. Whether you prioritize durability, easy maintenance, or enhancing your car's interior aesthetics, Kmart offers a range of options that cater to your needs. With their affordable prices and commitment to customer satisfaction, Kmart floor mats are a smart choice for any driver looking to upgrade their driving experience. Visit your nearest Kmart store or explore their online selection to discover the perfect floor mats for your vehicle today.

Best HealthCare Products, where we prioritise your comfort and convenience. At our store, we focus on providing top-tier NDIS continence products to alleviate the challenges of incontinence. Our dedication lies in curating a selection of premium brands at the most competitive prices, ensuring that you not only save money but also receive unparalleled quality.

[vampiresblog]

this time of year is so exhausting. the pressure of needing to make all of my christmas presents within the next 2 weeks (I'm short on money for gifts so I decided to make art for family and friends this year) would be enough on its own to make me crumble, but on top of that, the weather is so intense its making my pain flare up and I can't afford to be running the air conditioning all the time. I feel like I'm flaring up badly again because I keep ignoring my body and pushing past the signs that I need to rest because I can't afford to! I might just pass out on december 22nd and sleep until the new year. I want to skip it all. the clock is going too fast for me- apparently thats just what happens as you get older. but its not supposed to be this fast. my clock is going at double the speed of every able bodied persons because I get maybe 5 hours of the day where I can actually do things when everyone else gets 12 or more. I'm trying my hardest and am still falling behind. I just can't rest until everything is ready. I don't want to be a dissapointing friend or brother or son because I couldn't do anything for anyone this christmas

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Assist / prod-personal care / safety in Piara Waters | Carespace

At CareSpace Australia, we provide top-notch NDIS Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety, ensuring individuals have the right tools to enhance their daily living experiences. Our dedicated team understands the importance of independence and safety, which is why we offer a wide range of high-quality assistive products tailored to each person's unique needs. From mobility aids and personal care items to safety equipment, we strive to empower individuals to live life to the fullest. Our expert staff guides participants in selecting the most suitable products, making sure they are comfortable and easy to use. With CareSpace Australia's NDIS Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety, you can embrace greater independence, confidence, and peace of mind in your daily activities. Trust CareSpace Australia to provide the support you need to live life on your terms.

[ceoofcrimes]

the fact that the NDIS (national disability insurance scheme - Australia) has just had its horrific reform rolled out and made official and part of the reform is that you can no longer get period products covered is insane considering how many disabled people cannot afford adequate menstrual products. What baffles me however is that they've classified menstrual products as lifestyle related, alongside gaming consoles and vapes

[trogort]

For virtual production streams in Unreal, do you get camera feeds from Discord or is there another program everyone streams their cameras to?

The setup (for unity) is:

Talent streams into VDO.ninja -> I pull VDO.ninja streams into an app called Vingester (https://vingester.app) which lets you use webpages as NDI feeds -> NDI video feeds get piped into Howie with an open source NDI plugin -> I capture the audio directly from VDO.ninja into OBS and then sync the game capture video with the audio capture from the browser source (because the NDI unity plugin doesn't support audio unfortunately).

The unreal setup is similar except the unreal NDI plugin supports audio out of the box so the setup is slightly simpler but the same general flow.

[mahinee]

Nurturing the Heart: Understanding the Social and Emotional Well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Welcome to my Blog series on PSYCHOLOGY, WELL-BEING, AND RESILIENCE Where I will highlight 5 interesting topics. Read to explore!

In the rich tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the essence of well-being lies in the social and emotional interconnectedness. As highlighted by the Commonwealth of Australia in 2017, this delicate balance serves as the cornerstone upon which both physical and mental health are built.

It's important to recognize that the concept of social and emotional well-being transcends individual experiences, encompassing a web of relationships that extend from the individual to the family and community. As noted by Brown et al. (2023), the nuances of well-being vary across Indigenous communities, shaped by diverse cultural perspectives and historical contexts. The notion of social and emotional well-being acknowledges that a person's well-being is also impacted by the social determinants of health. Indigenous Australians define health as the "social, emotional, and cultural well-being of the whole community" in addition to an individual's physical well-being (Fatima et al., 2023, p.31). This definition is based on a person's relationships to their country, culture, family, spirit, and physical and mental health.

Additionally, the National Agreement acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are essential to better life outcomes for Indigenous Australians. All initiatives carried out by the Agreement must uphold, protect, and enhance these cultures. The following goals have been specifically set by the agreement to promote the cultural wellness of Indigenous Australians as shown in Figure 1 below (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024).

Figure 1: Targets to support cultural well-being

(Source: indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024)

This particular group is marked with suicides and attempts to death based on different stress in life and stress factors. In the words of Smallwood et al., (2023, p.2088), the Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders had been facing severe issues over time in search of good living and livelihood. Owing to this there had been intervention which was developed for the betterment of indigenous people living in Australia. Figure 2 below shows the rate of suicide attempts which had been caused by the people of this indigenous group (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024). Thus, the intervention of the Mental Health Agreement was formulated to secure sustainability and improve the services provided by the Australian mental health and suicide prevention system. It also aimed to improve the mental health of all Australians and governments have come together to establish the Mental Health Agreement (Masotti et al., 2023, p.741).

Figure 2: Suicide attempts by Aboriginals

(Source: indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024)

In addition to responding to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health, the National Suicide Prevention Adviser's Final Advice, the Mental Health Agreement pledges to carry out work under the Fifth Plan going forward (indigenoushpf.gov.au, 2024). Regional planning and commissioning, priority populations, stigma reduction, safety and quality, gaps in the system of care and suicide prevention are the main areas of attention. On the other hand, psycho-social supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), workforce, and national consistency for initial assessment and referral are among the priority areas covered by the Mental Health Agreement.

References

Brown, A., Haregu, T., Gee, G., Mensah, F., Waters, L., Brown, S. J., ... & Armstrong, G. (2023). Social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal-controlled social housing. BMC public health, 23(1), 1935. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-023-16817-y

Fatima, Y., Liu, Y., Cleary, A., Dean, J., Smith, V., King, S., & Solomon, S. (2023). Connecting the health of country with the health of people: application of" caring for country" in improving the social and emotional well-being of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand. The Lancet Regional Health–Western Pacific, 31. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(22)00263-2/fulltext

indigenoushpf.gov.au (2024) Social and emotional wellbeing Retrived on 9 May 2024 from: https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-18-social-emotional-wellbeing

Masotti, P., Dennem, J., Bañuelos, K., Seneca, C., Valerio-Leonce, G., Inong, C. T., & King, J. (2023). The Culture is Prevention Project: measuring cultural connectedness and providing evidence that culture is a social determinant of health for Native Americans. BMC Public Health, 23(1), 741. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-023-15587-x

Smallwood, R., Usher, K., Woods, C., Sampson, N., & Jackson, D. (2023). De‐problematising Aboriginal young peoples’ health and well‐being through their voice: An Indigenous scoping review. Journal of clinical nursing, 32(9-10), 2086-2101. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jocn.16308

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Thoughts on the rest of the practice exams!!

-Biology and Chem being 2 hours and a half long is just mind numbing. Like the generosity to have time to calculate is appreciated for chemistry, but something about the lack of time pressure just makes the experience feel worse. Maybe that’s just the unmedicated ADHD in me though 😅

-Note to self: You DO want to bring water. It will help u think and get rid of the brain fog

-I hate sitting in chairs for so long

-Lowkey my goal here is to sus out the areas in which I have no fucking clue what I’m doing. That’s where you need to study baby 😎 If I can whizz through something just on past experience then I know I don’t need to give it so much love (but improved recall speed would be appreciated)

-Areas in which I have no fucking clue what I’m doing: Galvanic cells, Cellular respiration, Titrations (we were taught ONCE),,,,,

-Nah it’s because they chucked iodine number and titrations TOGETHER and that sort of application was such a massive difficulty spike like why 😭.

-Why was the iodine in ethanol tho 🤨 My first thought was polarity but alcohol and water are both polar,,,,,,, (did not answer the question)

-As EXPECTED C2H5OH continues to be the most important molecular formula to remember like damn imagine being involved in half the questions

-I’m sad though because the production of bioethanol came came up on the bio exam and I was like ‘wait… I can’t use the chemistry explanation for this :( but it’s what I remember :(‘ (the specific points u need to mention for each subject differs)

-I need to nab my reaction pathways poster from my locker and stare at it every night again like what was the other way to make alkanes :(

-Ok time to ditch science for 5 secs let’s talk viscomm 😎

-My brain just short-circuited for the first few minutes of writing 😭 I think it was the pressure to do well and beat everyone that got to me

-I had flashbacks to art though so I know how to analyse with speed and grace 😎

-Note to self: Use reading time to decide EXACTLY what images you will use for each question. Don’t fumble and pick a different one later on accident

-The best stimulus was that Gustav and Henri cover like damn thank you for your clear visual language it was SO OBVIOUS what to talk about.

-The NDIS website one made me think of my mom 😅 Whilst someone had an advantage for section B entirely, I do think knowing about the NDIS and it’s purpose gave me a leg up for certain questions in Section A. Like the 2023 art exam, which conveniently had a Japanese print of the Gion district I visited earlier that year.

- I cooked in that section B but I’m not a neat sketcher by any means 😭 I do like my accordion protective bicycle tarp very much though ❤️

[garaktime]

Sweet fuckin lord

So last year was pure hell applying for the DSP. Decided to give myself a few months break before applying for NDIS. I've been in such an awful pit the last week I decide to get that application out of the way to do something productive. Shit seems a lot breezier, website says there's an application turn around of like 21 days max. Then I go on Reddit and apparently that system is so overloaded 21 days is actually more like 6 months if you're lucky. Bro just...bro...

[natandacat]

“Claiming homosexual tags and forging local queer nomenclature

Analysis of the demographic profiles of 320 individuals reveals multiple labels for same-sex-loving people in the local Ugandan context. Because many urban-based interviews were conducted in the English language, several individuals distinctly identified as homosexual: ‘I am a homo’ was a common response to the open-ended questions ‘How do you identify sexually?’ and ‘What is your sexual identity?’ Contrary to arguments in the literature that the label ‘homosexual’ is loaded with historical baggage, Westernised, stigmatised, disparaged and shunned by same-sex-loving individuals living outside Europe and America, many research participants reclaimed and appropriated it for themselves. Conversations or speeches predominantly in the Luganda language were interspersed with this English label or, indeed, its shortened form. I commonly encountered the expression ‘Nze ndi homo!’ – meaning ‘I am a homo!’ During gatherings, spokespersons variously stated: ‘Ffe ba homo...’ – meaning ‘For us, homosexuals...’. It was a solidarity- enforcing label appropriated by insiders when in homo-friendly company or safe spaces.

‘Lesbian’ and ‘gay’ were also common labels of individuals’ sexual identity. ‘Bisexual identity’ was less common, although bisexual practise was often reported, even when referring to oneself (see also Oloka-Onyango 2012, 28). There were localised variants to being either lesbian or gay. These included ‘straight lesbian’, ‘lesbian man’, ‘gay lesbian’, ‘gay heterosexual’, ‘gay man’, ‘top’ for the insertive partner during sex, ‘bottom’ for the recipient partner during sex, ‘chapati’ – or ‘versatile’ for one who played both insertive and recipient roles during sex, ‘gay homo’, ‘trans f-to-m’ for individuals born female but expressed a masculine gender, ‘trans m-to-f’ for those born male but expressing feminine gender, ‘ bi-lesbian’, ‘heterosexual with gay feelings’, ‘accidental heterosexual’, ‘gay but want to have children’, ‘transgender man’ and ‘dyke’. Gender expression sometimes featured as an integral component of individual sexual identities (see also Nagadya and Morgan 2005; Nannyonga-Tamusuza 2009, 366– 368).

A localised label – kuchu – is colloquially employed to refer to same-sex-loving individuals. It is an identity label employed by political advocates for sexual minority rights. Largely an urban label, kuchu is centralised to Kampala city and its immediate environs. Kuchu belongs to the nomenclature of the local sexual minority rights movement, with public discourse embracing it. For example, one refers to kuchu-friendly programmes, kuchu-safe spaces, kuchu-bars, kuchu-businesses or kuchu-subcultures (e.g. Tamale 2007a, 20). Support organisations appropriated the label, such as the first HIV/AIDS-support organisation for sexual minorities called Kuchus Living with HIV/AIDS (KULHAS) and a youth organisation called Kuchu Love Uganda (KLUG). Popular culture productions employ the label, such as documentaries about early struggles of the Ugandan sexual minority rights movement entitled ‘Kuchus of Uganda’ and ‘Call me Kuchu’. Oloka-Onyango (2012) explains that kuchu ‘ ... as a political statement represents the attempt by the LGBTI [lesbian gay bisexual transgender and intersex] community to assert its own handprint on how it wants to be viewed and characterized’. Similarly for the label hungochani, Epprecht (2004, 2) explains that the evident African-ness of the word validates the integrity of black Africans who come out as homosexual. However, despite its wide circulation as the preferred label for sexual minorities in Uganda, I also encountered same-sex-loving individuals who strongly disassociated from the label kuchu because it was highly politicised, connotated militant activism or radical ‘in-your-face’ advocacy for sexual minority right […]

Objections to the popular colloquial label also focused on its overly sexual innuendo and the conquest imbued in localised meanings of kuchu. However, only a few participants objected to being referred to as kuchu. Generally, most research participants preferred kuchu to the alternative Luganda expression abali b’ebisiyazi or abasiyazi (literally meaning ‘eaters of rubbish’), which was blatantly derogatory and restricted to connoting anal sex/sodomy. Nannyonga-Tamusuza (2005, 215) analyses the etymological evolution of okulya ebisiyaga (meaning ‘to eat rubbish’) – the derivative verb that derogatorily refers to homosexuality. A less known colloquial label common among homosexual inhabitants of peri-urban slums in Kampala was abaana b’omu Ndeeba (meaning ‘children from Ndeeba’).”

- Stella Nyanzi (2013) “Dismantling reified African culture through localised homosexualities” in Uganda, Culture, Health & Sexuality, 15:8, 952-967

(emphasis my own)

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NDIS Products - What Can You Buy Using Your NDIS Funds?

When it comes to NDIS Products, there is a lot of confusion around what people can actually purchase using their NDIS funding. It is often thought that funding can only be spent on equipment and direct supports to help with activities of daily living, but this isn’t necessarily the case. NDIS participants can actually spend their funding on things that help them live a more comfortable life, including consumables such as bedding, clothes, food and cleaning items.

Generally speaking, items purchased using NDIS funds can be valued up to $1,500. If a product is more expensive than this, it will need to be submitted for approval. For some products, this can be as simple as a letter from a health professional, but for others it could require two quotes and a detailed explanation of why the item is required.

The NDIS defines Consumables as everyday items that need to be regularly used and replaced due to wear and tear. Examples of consumables are wheelchair cushions, tubes and tires that require regular replacement, specialised cutlery and utensils for those with specific dietary requirements, continence products such as disposable pads, absorbent underwear and catheters and cleaning and hygiene supplies like hand sanitizers, wipes, specialized soap and skincare products. In order to be considered for inclusion under NDIS Consumables, a support must also be reasonable and necessary and relate directly to a goal in a participant’s plan.

For those who are self managed, provider managed or plan managed, obtaining NDIS Consumables can be done online through a registered NDIS supplier. By doing this, the person purchasing the goods can avoid the hassle of having to submit their purchase for approval and can get the right assistance they need quickly and easily. By choosing a quality NDIS registered supplier, the person can also reduce their administrative burden by having the NDIS payment made directly to them after they have received the goods.

There are a lot of great NDIS suppliers that provide products such as bedding, clothing, food and cleaning items. However, it is important that participants seek advice if they are unsure of what to choose. They should talk to their healthcare professionals, support coordinators or other NDIS participants for valuable insights and recommendations on the best options for them.

It is also worth mentioning that there are some items that the NDIS doesn’t allow participants to purchase with their funding, such as flights and leisure activities and tours that aren’t directly related to the person’s disability.

As a final note, it’s worth remembering that independent disability advocates are fighting these sorts of battles on behalf of NDIS participants every day, helping them to stop unfair contracts and rip offs from providers and getting the right care they need. Having a dedicated NDIS advocacy group would really help make the system work more effectively for everyone involved.

Best HealthCare Products, where we prioritise your comfort and convenience. At our store, we focus on providing top-tier NDIS continence products to alleviate the challenges of incontinence. Our dedication lies in curating a selection of premium brands at the most competitive prices, ensuring that you not only save money but also receive unparalleled quality.

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AUSTRALIA'S PROPOSED NDIS Australia's Proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme Australia's Proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme The Australian Government is proposing the adoption of the Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report into Disability Care, along with its two recommendations: the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a universal, no-fault, national social insurance scheme to fund basic services for any Australian born with, or acquiring, a severe disability, and the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS), a state and territory-based scheme, which would provide lifetime support for people acquiring a catastrophic injury from an accident. These systems will be significantly different from the existing system, in that they will be insurance-focused systems, founded on a similar modeling of the Australian public health care system, Medicare. The systems at hand propose a range of changes in the provision of services to the disabled, and the NDIS in particular is a scheme that would greatly benefit the Australian population as a whole in terms of its intended value to people with disabilities. In viewing the specifics of NDIS as well is its implications in Australian, history, government and society, one can see that its intended value to people with disabilities and the broader Australian population is one that will reap benefits long into the future. Defining Disability While the general definition of disability is one that encapsulates a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities and is found to be a disadvantage or handicap, especially one imposed or recognized by the law, the intricacies of the concept vary in looking at the distinct definitions held by nations and organizations around the world. The most commonly cited definition of disability is that of the World Health Organization which has been adapted by the United Nations and many other entities throughout the world. This definition draws a three-fold distinction between impairment, disability, and handicap. WHO notes that an impairment is any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function, a disability is any restriction or lack -- resulting from an impairment -- of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being, and a handicap is a disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or disability, that prevents the fulfillment of a role that is considered normal -- depending on age, sex and social and cultural factors -- for that individual (WHO 1976, pp. 1). These social and cultural factors open the areas of intricacy the definitions of disability defined by other nations around the world. While countries around the world define disability in much the same manner, the acts and mandates enacted within these countries present the area for distinction in dealing with the issue. The United States, for example, has noted the barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications that have imposed staggering economic and social costs on American citizens with disabilities as well as undermining well-intentioned efforts to educate, rehabilitate, and employ such disabled individuals. (ADA 2008, p.1). Through the mandating of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disabled individuals are ensured the opportunity to benefit society with all they have to offer with civil rights protections that guarantee equal protection in the aforementioned areas that have proved an issue in recent times. Much of the same measures have been taken throughout Europe, specifically in member states of the European Union. EU states assert that disability covers both physical and mental impairments and mandates have been enacted that cover all employees who may be hampered in work performance, including people with long-term or progressive conditions as well as people with more stable disorders (OSHA 2010, p.1). The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work notes that policies have been implemented at a national level relating to people with disabilities that reflect the diversity of cultures and legislative frameworks found in the EU member states, with each member state adopting a range of measures to promote the integration and employment of people with disabilities (OSHA 2010, p. 1). In assessing Australian views on disability, significant steps have been taken in years past to assess the need for greater consistency of concepts and definitions in the field of disability. Such consistency allows the Australian government to better assess the need for acts and mandates regarding disabled citizens and to ensure that these individuals receive the support they need both in the workforce, health field, and in society as a whole. As of 2008, 3.96 million Australians suffered from a disability, with the proportion continuing to increase (Kane 2011, p.37). In assessing this number, Australia has made significant moves in updating legislation to ensure that these individuals receive the equal opportunities that are presented to all Australian citizens, regardless of their disabilities. Australian Health Care Initiatives Australia has long established health care developments and functioning insurance models, such as Medicare, that are similar in ways to the proposed NDIS. Health care in Australia is provided by both private and government institutions. The Minister for Health and Aging, administers national health policy, while primary health remains the responsibility of the federal government, elements of which are overseen by individual states -- such as the operation of hospitals (Gallacher 2011, p.86). In Australia, the current insurance system, known as Medicare, remains the standard and has been in operation since 1984. It coexists with a private health system, and is funded partly by a 1.5% income tax levy (with exceptions for low-income earners), but mostly out of general revenue, with an additional 1% levy imposed on high-income earners without private health insurance (Shamsullah 2011, p.29). Medicare, a public health system, is universal and funds free access to hospital treatment and subsidized out-of-hospital medical treatment, while the private health system remains funded by a number of private health insurance organizations, the largest of which is Medibank Private, which is government-owned, but operates as a government business enterprise under the same regulatory regime as all other registered private health funds (ANJ 2011, p. 9). Medicare can be viewed as an example of a functioning insurance company that will provide the structure and model similar to that proposed in NDIS. Medicare provides such a framework because the proposed NDIS functions like Medicare, specifically in terms of disability. The NDIS proposes a system that gives some 410,000 Australians with severe disabilities the personal care, accommodation modifications, therapy, equipment and supports they need to live a dignified life (Shorten 2011, p.1). In doing so, the NDIS allows people with disabilities the ability to work where possible and prevent difficulties that have been present in the past. Past and Future Look at Australian Health Insurance To begin looking toward the future of the proposed NDIS, one must first look into the past in terms of the discrimination that has been faced by people with disabilities. Australia first became directly involved with providing support for people with disabilities via the introduction of the Invalid Pension in 1908 (McIntosh and Phillips 2002, p.1). Such support did not continue to improve until WWII, when an influx of persons with disabilities began to surface due to injuries suffered in the combat zone. So began providing by the government of funding to organizations that provided accommodations, employment, and other support services to disabled individuals. From the 1980s until today, Australia has further seen a succession of acts and mandates regarding the treatment and rights of the disabled, largely due to increased awareness and a steering away from the negative connotations associated with the disabled in previous decades. Without awareness and education brought to the forefront by the Australian government, citizens had a tendency to rely largely on the sociological theory referred to as the "labeling theory" when regarding the disabled. The labeling theory was developed by sociologists during the 1960s, and holds that deviance is not inherent to an act, but instead focuses on the tendency of majorities to negatively label minorities -- in this case the disabled -- or those seen as deviant from standard cultural norms (Becker 1997, p.13). The labeling theory is concerned with the manner in which the self-identity and behavior of individuals -- again, the disabled in this case -- may be determined or influenced by the terms used to stereotype them. While opinions have certainly changed within Australian society, the NDIS proposition will ensure that government-commissioned care and support will measure up to public opinion. In February of 2010, the Productivity Commission found that the current disability support arrangements in Australia were "inequitable, underfunded fragmented and inefficient, and give people with disability little choice" (FaHCSIA, 2010, p.1). The NDIS seeks to remedy this infraction, through the providing to all Australians with insurance for the costs of support if they or a family member acquire a disability. In looking at this aforementioned "inefficient" support for the disabled it must be noted that disabled individuals are often excluded and marginalized, especially in times of economic crisis, which has proven true in the past in dealing with Australia's past governance -- a fact that the NDIS hopes to alleviate. For example, in Australia, declines in GDP have previously led to cuts of $380 million in federal spending on people with disabilities (SMH 2010, p.1). Not only have persons with disabilities seen massive cuts in their pensions, but they have seen changes in the tax offset for their medical expenses. Finally, one must gauge the contribution that disables workers make and will continue to make to the economy, which is slated to improve significantly upon the passing of the NDIS. A recent National Health Interview Survey on Disability report noted that employment rates for adults with disabilities are significantly lower than for adults without disabilities (Loprest and Maag 2001, p.1). The question, then, remains whether or not the disabled can make a genuine contribution to the workforce, and therefore the economy. The NDIS asserts that the answer to both these questions is an unequivocal "yes," and notes that the disabled will be able to contribute at a rate that parallels the new support they will receive from the scheme's passing. In any instance where an individual is unable to work due to a lack of accessibility support, the economy loses one worker, shifts one person into welfare dependency mode, places considerable strain on those around them attempting to care for the individual out of work while themselves remaining in the workplace, and potentially moves a whole family into the cycle of welfare-dependency. In providing appropriate support to disabled individuals on a timely basis, an NDIS has the capacity to improve this situation dramatically. The NDIS notes that this contribution to society is undeniable with the availability of both information and referral services offered by the scheme. These assets, along with community support may substantially increase the well-being of the disabled, increasing social participation, which can be in the workforce, and improving overall quality of life (PC.GOV 2010, p.3). The Projected Benefits of the NDIS Not only does the current disability support system in Australia maintain many fragmented aspects that work against the disabled in the long-run, the sense of relief that vulnerable sectors of the population like the disabled see is minimal. With an NDIS, the health insurance system will be able more better protect and support Australia's most vulnerable citizens, and be able to do so in a more financially-efficient manner. For example, with the costs of health insurance and medical support at an astronomical high, many people become literally shut out from the services they require. With the passing of an NDIS, people would know that if their family acquired a significant disability, they would have a properly-financed and cohesive system to support them, as stated in the Productivity Report. Conclusion In viewing the content presented, it becomes clear that while there are many different ways to understand disability and therefore relate to it, the proposed Australian NDIS focuses on making sure that those with disabilities receive the assistance they need while maintaining the same treatment that would be given to their nondisabled counterparts within the Australian population. NDIS is intended to provide increased value to people with disabilities and therefore to the broader Australian population. While the NDIS would not fix all the problems that the disabled Australian population currently faces, it does alleviate many of the hardships and obstacles that these individuals currently face. Though an NDIS will not fix all the inaccessible transport buildings, community prejudices, and workplace discriminations that exist, it will certainly provide for a centralized system. This system, with a single body paying to make accommodations for individuals that have long been treated unjustly despite the call for equality in care and treatment throughout the country, will set the stage for Australians as a people to view disability as a whole that must be accommodated for rather than a series of problems and obstacles that must be dealt with individually. In laying the foundations for such through the passing of an NDIS, Australian disabled individuals and those fortunate enough to remain outside of this distinction will benefit significantly in the long run, in terms of economic, legislative and societal advances. References Anonymous. 2011. "Hurdle jumped in health reform," in Australian Nursing Journal, 18(7): pp. 9, Retrieved from: ProQuest Database. Becker, H. 1997. Outsiders: studies in the sociology of deviance, Free Press, Detroit, MI. Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. 2010. National Disability Insurance Scheme. Australian Government. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/progserv/govtint/Pages/ndis.aspx, on 23 September 2011. Gallacher, D. 2011. "Informative and compelling history of medicine," in Australian Medical Association Journal, 183(1) pp. 86-89, Retrieved from: LexisNexis Database. Kane, K. 2011. "Helping a hidden population," in Australian Nursing Journal, 19(1): 37, Retrieved from: LexisNexis Database. Loprest, P. And Maag, E. 2001. "Barriers to and supports for work among adults with disabilities, results from the NHIS-D," in Urban Institute Publications. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.urban.org/Publications/410107.html, on 23 September 2011. McIntosh, G. And Phillips, J. 2002. Disability support and services in Australia. Parliamentary Library of Australia. Web. Retrieved from:  September 2011. OSHA. 2010. What is the definition of disability? European Agency for Safety and Health and Work. Web. Retreived from: http://osha.europa.eu/en/faq/people-with-disabilities/what-is-the-definition-of-disability, on 23 September 2011. Productivity Commission. 2010, "Who is NDIS for?" In Disability Care and Support. Shamsullah, A. 2011. "Australia's private health insurance industry, structure, competition, regulation and role in a less than ideal world," in Australian Health Review, 35(1): pp.23-32. Retrieved from: ProQuest Database. Shorten, B. 2011, May. "National Disabilities and Carers Congress Speech." Opening Address presented at Eithad Stadium, Melboure, Australia. Sydney Morning Herald. 13 May 2010. Budget cuts mean less for the disabled. Print. P.A1. Retrieved from: ProQuest Database. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 2008. Americans with disabilities act. U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.ada.gov / on 23 September 2011. World Health Organization. 1976. International classification of functioning, disability, and health. United Nations Publications. Web. Retrieved from: Australia's Proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme Read the full article

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Sydney Eco Cleaning offers a full range of eco-conscious services, including:

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sorry if youve been asked this before, but when you do stream production stuff for wayne, how exactly do you add stuff to his OBS overlay while he's streaming? like the "Take hit now!" graphic you kept popping up on 4/20 this year

I just stream to wayne's channel directly from my computer. He sends me his feed with NDI.

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10:31pm, Thursday, 3 April. 2025

been a hot minute (as in one day missed). sorry for the lack of update. things have been abit shaky on my end. there are some pending and occurred lights at the end of tunnels though...

mum and crissy might potentially be getting a new house. my clients also are thinking of us to move into their place once they put it up for rent. things like this really warm my night. Kate Kelly, who is such a champion, just advertised a nice seeming place for a mum and daughter. could be just the right fit, with crossed fingers and toes.

i am potentially getting more clients! although it has been slow on the mable-mobile, i decided to take a different direction. i got my old Facebook back and posted on the NDIS Tasmania group page. people have hit me back with opportunities. i am extremely blessed and honoured. i am hoping these things will work out well :3.

i bought a new hair curler. golden or silver bullet (could look up the brand name but I am too lazy to). i am more than keen to try it out tomo. as iggy azalea says; mo bounce!!!!

i watched my dear friend Asher play at the Maypole monthly open mike night. it was a treasure to see him get up there and perform three of his favourite songs. to my shock, one of my favourite teachers from uni performed as well!!!! Graeme from ancient civilisations 101 turned into a completely different human. he channelled early Scott Walker with his beautiful tone of voice. his guitar playing was real neat too. we both caught up on many things. on my cousin who was taught under him. to Geoff, the history teacher who ended his own life a couple of years ago. to more positive topics such as Rickenbacker and Gretsch guitars. Graeme himself had a very lovely Fender too, which he strummed through the trustiest and best amp IMHO- the Twin Reverb. you can never go wrong with em.

who knew barramundi could taste so good with mashed potatoes????? just add lemon, some peas and a slice of corn, i'm all yours.

i upgraded my ableton from intro to live. it was a lil hefty = $419. but hey?! i worked enough to earn it. and it is going to be so great for my future productions and projects. lite was good for a while. the 16 track limitation was a good buffer for "simple is effective". the thing is though darling is I am an electronic music producer. we don't use just 16 tracks. we use 60.

until then.

smc xoxox

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NDIS Life Skills Development

NDIS life skills development programs foster independence, empowering participants to take charge of their own daily routines. This approach builds confidence and enhances social inclusion.

Look for a program with a strong track record and success stories. It should also be flexible and adaptable to meet individual needs.

Self-care

Self-care is an important aspect of maintaining health and well-being. It helps you cope with stress, improve your overall mood and increase productivity. However, many people struggle with prioritizing self-care in their daily lives. This is because it can be challenging to take time out for yourself in a society that demands that you constantly push yourself harder and work longer.

Developing life skills is a crucial part of a disability support plan, and the NDIS offers a variety of programs to help you master these tasks. Some of these include personal hygiene, food preparation, and home management. They also offer training in social communication, which enables participants to interact with others in meaningful ways.

Other key aspects of daily life are problem-solving and decision-making, which improve a person’s ability to handle challenges and make informed choices. These skills enable a person to build confidence and independence in the face of adversity. Moreover, they promote a healthy lifestyle and societal participation.

Independent living

NDIS life skills development focuses on the practical, tangible abilities that empower participants to navigate their daily lives. These capabilities include self-care, personal hygiene, and meal preparation. They also cover decision-making and communication skills, which promote independence and enhance mental wellbeing.

Developing essential life skills can help individuals overcome challenges, connect with communities, and embrace growth opportunities. NDIS-funded programs and personalised guidance support individuals in mastering these critical abilities, fostering confidence, empowerment, and social inclusion.

Independent living programs include specialised workshops and sessions that focus on the development of daily life skills, including budgeting, financial literacy, and household management. This helps individuals learn how to manage their finances, which reduces stress and supports long-term stability. It also encourages the development of social connections, fostering emotional well-being and a sense of belonging. It also offers support to find suitable housing options and access community resources. Moreover, it facilitates job training and education pathways, helping individuals secure rewarding careers.

Social interaction

NDIS participants who have difficulty building relationships may need to receive support in a safe and supportive environment. A qualified therapist can help them learn essential skills to build social interaction, such as listening and speaking clearly. They can also work on developing self-esteem and confidence to tackle everyday challenges.

During major life transitions, NDIS participants often encounter unforeseen obstacles. Learning how to problem-solve and make informed decisions can help them overcome these hurdles, promoting a stronger sense of personal well-being.

NDIS registration group 0117 supports capacity-building support, which helps participants build skills that will foster long-term independence and a better quality of life. This support includes activities like classes, workshops, and mentoring. It can also include financial management training to ensure participants are able to manage their own finances. This will help them become more independent and avoid financial problems in the future. Additionally, it will help them save money and build a savings account.

Communication

NDIS development life skills encompass practical, tangible abilities that empower participants to navigate their daily lives with enhanced autonomy and confidence. These include daily living skills such as hygiene practices and meal preparation, as well as socialization, decision-making, and communication skills.

Developing life skills is crucial for fostering independence, personal fulfillment, and community participation. For this reason, the NDIS provides many resources to help individuals develop these skills. These include support coordination services, group and individual mentoring programs, and online resources. These resources can help individuals find the best provider for their needs.

NDIS support coordinators help individuals to build meaningful connections and enhance their decision-making capabilities. This supports participants to become more independent and achieve milestones they once thought were unattainable. They also provide access to a range of tools and equipment to support skill-building activities. This helps participants to achieve the results they are looking for from their NDIS support providers in Darwin.