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February 5, 2023 15 mins

In this episode Mel chats with Hayley Thiele, a fellow parent of a child on the NDIS. Hayley is the director of Alee Disability Support Services, an organisation that helps families on the NDIS, primarily through support coordination.

Hayley and her husband, Dave, live in regional South Australia. They have four daughters, the youngest of which is Pippa, who is four. Pippa has Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome and needs significant support to go about her days.

In this chat, Hayley breaks down what "parental responsibility" means in the context of the NDIS and shares tips on how to effectively communicate your family's need for support.  

You can find visit the Alee Disability Support Services website here: https://www.instagram.com/aleedisabilityss/?hl=en

Get in touch with the Alee Disability Support Services team here: hello@aleedisability.com

Want more tips for navigating the NDIS? Visit Hireup's Navigating the NDIS portal: https://hireup.com.au/navigating-the-ndis/

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