Upcoming Workshops
When You Know the System from Both Sides
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
6pm AEST
Working in health or disability while navigating the NDIS as a participant can feel uniquely complex.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
managing the tension between professional insight and personal experience
reflecting on values for your own support
information security and safety considerations
navigating boundary complexity and network crossover
Previous workshops:
Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
Logistics, fit, and setting yourself up for success.
Session two of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 8th April 2026.
Funding isn't helpful unless you can access the right supports through it. It can be daughnting seeing a dollar figure on paper and being unsure how to go about actually accessing services.
For many autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants there can be factors impacting this process:
decision fatigue when choosing providers
the (justified) fear of getting the 'wrong' worker
past negative experiences with services
energy limits that make trial-and-error particularly impactful
This session is about building a support team that works with you, not against you.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
communicating your needs, preferences, and boundaries
tools to reduce cognitive load
practical ways to find and assess potential support workers
checking compatibility (communication style, sensory awareness, reliability)
red flags and what to do when something isn’t working
building a support network that is sustainable over time
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who are building, reshaping, or reassessing their support team.
Whats included?
The full workshop recording
A downloadable copy of the presentation/slides
A short worksheet to help you identify your support needs
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish Support. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 8th April, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.
Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
How to identify your needs and start translating them into supports that work for you.
Session one of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 25th March 2026.
Accessing NDIS supports can feel overwhelming - forms, conflicting advice, pressure to 'get it right,' and minimal energy to navigate it all.
For many autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants there can be extra layers:
uncertainty about what actually counts as a need
discomfort around accepting support
internalised ableism ('I should cope on my own')
external ableism within systems and services
This session is about untangling that first knot.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
practical ways to start identifying your support needs
the difference between coping and actually being supported
maintaining autonomy while accepting support
recognising and navigating internal and external ableism
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who feel unsure where to begin or who want to reimagine their supports in a way that protects their autonomy and energy.
What’s included:
Full workshop recording
A copy of the slides/presentation
Worksheets to help you identify your support needs
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish Support. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 25th March, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.
Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
Staying steady during reform.
Session four of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 6th May 2026.
The NDIS is constantly evolving with everchanging policy updates, funding shifts, new processes and new language.
This can make make navigating the system more complex. How do we filter out what information is actually relevant? How can we stay across relevant updates without being consumed by them?
This session is about staying steady when the system shifts.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
official updates vs commentary vs media discourse
how the NDIS changes in practice - and how it doesn’t
filtering information so you know what actually applies to you
balancing preparedness with acceptance
energy-aware ways to stay informed
maintaining agency in a changing system
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who feel exhausted or destabilised by ongoing change.
Format
Online via Google Meet
90 minutes (75 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A / discussion)
Participate in any way that you'd prefer - there is no expectation for you to have your camera on or to interact in any way
This workshop will also be recorded and sent out with slides and resources after the event. Only Cassie and the slides will be recorded, no attendees will be visible.
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish Support. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 6th May, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.
Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
Communication + Complexity.
Session three of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 22nd April 2026.
Support is relational. Even practical tasks involve communication, expectations, and boundaries.
For many autistic and chronically ill participants, there may be extra layers:
masking or over-accommodating to keep the peace
difficulty expressing needs clearly
avoiding conflict until it builds
emotional and sensory fatigue from navigating misunderstandings
This session is about the human side of support.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
clear, direct communication strategies
scripts for communicating needs
updating supports as you change
masking and people-pleasing in support settings
clarifying roles within a team
navigating misunderstandings and repair when things aren’t working
protecting your energy in relational dynamics
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who want practical tools for working with real humans — sustainably.
Format
Online via Google Meet
90 minutes (75 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A / discussion)
Participate in any way that you'd prefer - there is no expectation for you to have your camera on or to interact in any way
This workshop will also be recorded and sent out with slides and resources after the event. Only Cassie and the slides will be recorded, no attendees will be visible
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on clarity, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 22nd April, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.