Kelly Carpenter

If you're new to the NDIS, "support coordination" is one of those terms that gets used a lot without ever really being explained. So let's fix that. Whether you're a participant, a family member, or just curious, here's a plain-English guide to what support coordination is — and how the right coordinator can make your NDIS journey far less overwhelming. What is support coordination? Support coordination is a funded NDIS support that helps you understand and use your plan. Think of a support...

Every organisation has a beginning. Ours started with one nurse, a family move across the world, and a belief that care could be done better. Today, Daffodil Therapy and Care is an award-winning, NDIS-registered provider on the Gold Coast — but the heart of what we do hasn't changed since day one. From South Wales to the Gold Coast Our founder, Kelly Carpenter, qualified as a mental health nurse in South Wales in 2012. Over the years she worked across crisis services, a psychiatric intensive...

Choosing an NDIS provider is a big decision. The right one can help you thrive; the wrong fit can leave you frustrated and underserved. Yet many people feel they have to take whoever's available, or don't know what to look for. You have more choice and control than you might think — here's how to use it. Remember: it's your choice The NDIS is built on choice and control. You are not obligated to stay with a provider who isn't working for you, and you're allowed to ask questions before you...