Session one of the Untangling Workshop Series
How to identify your needs and start translating them into supports that work for you.
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.
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who are building, reshaping, or reassessing their support team.
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.
Session one of the Untangling Workshop Series
How to identify your needs and start translating them into supports that work for you.
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.
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who are building, reshaping, or reassessing their support team.
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.