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This month holds a special moment for us as a company. May 1st is the anniversary of Inclusion Tree’s founding. Thank you to everyone who wished us well as we celebrate another year of doing our best for the community.
This month, we have a story about a man who’s finally made his way home and some glowing praise for our staff. We also have some tips to stay organised and a fun challenge to caption an odd image we found online.
This is in addition to our monthly update about the NDIS and a great achievement for one of our participants, who is an aspiring author.
“Caption This!” Challenge
Do you have a knack for humour or creativity? Here’s your chance to shine!
This week, we have a funny image, and it’s your job to create the best caption for it. Reply to this email with your witty one-liner, and we’ll feature the top submissions in the following newsletter!
Why join?
Flex your creative muscles
Bragging rights (and maybe a shout-out!)
It is a fun break from the everyday
Your mission: Reply with your best caption by the end of next month
You don’t have to do amazing things to accomplish goals; the simple things can often be the most impactful. We want to introduce you to Dallas, who has been trying to move back to Moree since 2018. Now, in 2025, he’s made that goal a reality. This has been one of his long-term NDIS goals, and we couldn’t be happier that he’s made it back.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed, which is bad for our mental health. So, this month, we want to give you three quick tips on staying organised in your life.
The 1-in-1-out Rule
For a clutter-free life, remove one similar item (e.g., clothes, gadgets, kitchen tools) every time you bring something new into your space. This keeps clutter from creeping back in.
Pro Tip: You can also try this with emails: archive or delete one old email for every new one you keep.
The 5-Item Daily To-Do list
Avoid becoming overwhelmed; write down only five key tasks daily instead of long to-do lists. If you finish early, celebrate; don’t just add more!
Mindset Shift: Progress > Perfection.
The Two-Minute Rule
For a quick win, if a task takes less than two minutes (e.g., responding to an email, filing a document, or wiping down a counter), do it immediately. This prevents small tasks from piling up and weighing on your mind.
Why it works: Tiny tasks create mental clutter—knocking them out fast keeps your workflow smooth!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Merv McCoy’s (one of our fantastic participants) inspiring new book, Thoughts: The Creation of Life – Introduction to the Power of the Subconscious!
This transformative read takes you on a journey into the hidden depths of your mind, revealing how your thoughts shape your reality. Discover how to harness the power of your subconscious to create a life of purpose, fulfilment, and endless possibilities.
At Inclusion Tree, we are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff, who go above and beyond to support participants and their families every day. Nothing brings us more joy than hearing about our team’s positive impact on the lives of those they work with. Today, we want to share some heart-warming feedback we’ve received, because great work deserves to be celebrated!
Changes to Section 33 and what they mean for you
From 19th May onwards, all NEW plans will have this enabled. These plans may be split into 3, 6, or 12-month plan increments, with funding split equally between these funding blocks. The funding can only be used within these blocks.
What does this mean?
This means that you will only be able to use the funding by these funding blocks. Suppose you have completely exhausted your funding during a funding period for a particular category. In that case, you will no longer be able to obtain supports for the remainder of the funding period in that category. If you have not used all of your funding during that funding period, then the unused funding will roll over into the next funding period for that category. It’s important to note that unused funds will roll over to the next funding period, though only within the existing plan dates. Funding will not roll over from one plan to the next.
There have been talks that now that funding blocks have been implemented, plans can be developed for a minimum of 12 months up to 5 years.
Please be mindful of how we budget and use funding for participants to ensure continuity of support throughout the plan.
If you have questions or want more information, please get in touch with your Support Coordinator for assistance.
The iconic blue-and-white wheelchair symbol was designed in 1968 by Danish design student Susanne Koefoed. It’s now a universal sign of accessibility, but did you know there’s a new version with a more active, leaning figure? ♿
Bonus: Some cities use dynamic symbols (e.g., a person in a wheelchair playing basketball)!
We acknowledge the connections of First Nations People of Australia to the land, sea and community on which we live and work. As custodians of this sacred land we respect and acknowledge Elders, past, present and emerging.