FAQs
What is a spoonie?
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A ‘spoonie’ is a term used in chronic illness and disability communities to describe someone who lives with limited and variable energy due to health conditions.
It comes from the ‘Spoon Theory,’ where spoons represent units of energy. Spoonies often have to carefully plan and prioritise tasks because everyday activities can use up different amounts of energy depending on the day.
It’s a way of naming that lived experience of energy limitation, and finding community with others who get it.
What is the difference between NDIS Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching?
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Both Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching sit within the disability support space, but they have different focuses under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Support Coordination is practical and systems-focused. It helps you understand and implement your NDIS plan, connect with providers, manage service agreements, and build your ability to navigate services independently over time.
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is more relationship- and wellbeing-focused. It’s designed specifically for people with psychosocial disability and centres your personal recovery goals, daily functioning, confidence, and capacity-building alongside emotional and practical support.
In short: Support Coordination helps you use your plan, while Recovery Coaching helps you build your life within and beyond your plan.
Can you help me apply for NDIS access?
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No, I can’t help you with an NDIS Access Request Application.
The best resources for assistance with an Access Request Application are:
The NDIS National Contact Centre - 1800 800 110
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) for people aged 9-65
Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Partners in the Community for children aged 0-8
I want to apply for NDIS funding, what do I need to do?
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You can begin the Access Request process by calling the NDIS National Contact Centre on 1800 800 110.
They will help you to get referred to the Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Partner for your area. LACs and ECEI Partners are organisations that help people understand and access the NDIS, while also linking people who are not eligible for NDIS funding to community and mainstream supports.
Another good resource for learning about the NDIS and the Access Request process, particularly for access for a psychosocial disability, is TSP for All.
I am not an NDIS participant, can I still work with you?
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Right now, my services are only available to NDIS participants with self-managed or plan-managed funding. I know that doesn't cover everyone who might benefit — if that's you, feel free to reach out anyway. I may be able to point you toward other options for support.