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25/05/2026

22/05/2026

For our latest episode of GET REAL podcast we find out what's happening in the Northern Territory's sector with NT Mental Health Coalition CEO Geoff Radford.

ermha365 is proud to be a member of the NTMHC!

🎧Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://www.buzzsprout.com/922639/episodes/19215008-mental-health-in-the-top-end-with-geoff-radford-ceo-ntmhc

13/05/2026

Listen/watch this thoughtful and important podcast conversation featuring Associate Professor Shane Clifton Director of the Centre for Disability Research and Policy at the University of Sydney, disability advocate, and a valued Director on The Disability Trust Board.

Shane recently shared some thoughts about the NDIS reforms for our most recent episode of Get Real podcast, and in this episode of Community Industry Group - Illawarra Forum Community Matters podcast, Shane speaks openly about his lived experience following a spinal cord injury.

It’s a powerful conversation about inclusion, co-design, disability leadership and challenging the systems and attitudes that continue to create barriers for people with disability.

Listen/watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYaLzqItbRs

The community sector talks a lot about lived experience but what does it really mean, and how can a lived reality of disability become a form of expertise ev...

12/05/2026

🚨Australia is introducing a new emergency warning system called AusAlert.

From October 2026, AusAlert will send urgent, location-based messages directly to compatible mobile phones and devices during emergencies such as bushfires, floods and major public safety incidents.

If an alert is issued, your device may make a loud siren-like sound, vibrate and display important information about what is happening and what you need to do. Some alerts may sound even if your phone is on silent or “Do Not Disturb”.

⚠️Before the system launches nationally, community testing will take place across Australia in June, and a national test will take place on Monday 27 July 2026 at 2:00pm AEST.

If you receive a test alert, you do not need to do anything.

We understand some people may have concerns about alerts sounding on hidden or secondary phones used for safety reasons, including in family and domestic violence situations. If needed, devices can be turned off or switched to aeroplane mode before scheduled testing times and left off for at least one hour.

To help ensure your device can receive alerts correctly, make sure your phone or device has the latest software updates installed.

If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

You can learn more about AusAlert, including how alerts work, community testing, and options for managing alerts on your device here: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/about-us/about-ausalert

08/05/2026

The NDIS will be undergoing significant reform. It has been a long, challenging lead-up to the news of the proposed changes ... and it's still a time of deep uncertainty for people with disabilities, and those who support them. In this 2-parter of GET REAL podcast, Karenza Louis-Smith and Emily Webb speak with special guests on what we know so far about the NDIS changes.

🎧PART 1 National Disability Services CEO Michael Perusco and Karenza unpack what is clear right now, what is still unknown, and how these changes could reshape eligibility and supports outside the scheme. https://www.buzzsprout.com/922639/episodes/19126067

🎧PART 2 focuses on self-care amid this time of uncertainty, starting with a lived experience perspective from Associate Professor and The Disability Trust board member Shane Clifton. You'll also hear from Evelyn Ireland, who is a psychologist, behaviour support practitioner and The Trust's General Manager Clinical Services. https://www.buzzsprout.com/922639/episodes/19133624

03/05/2026

Much needed!

Four new crisis accommodations have been opened in Casey and will be providing secure housing for women and children escaping dangerous situations.

Wayss received a funding of $5.7 million through the Commonwealth’s Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round, as part of its official National Plan to end gender-based violence.

Victims of domestic and family violence in Casey will now have access to new crisis support that provides immediate shelter to vulnerable families. Four new crisis accommodations have been opened in Casey and will be providing secure housing for women and children escaping dangerous situations. The....

28/04/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳
ermha365 🧡 Peer Cadets!

Are you someone keen to use their lived experience in mental health to help others? Find out about this great opportunity to enter paid employment with some Victorian-based non-government community mental health services...including ermha365!

Applications are now open. Head here to find out more:
https://www.ermha.org/peer-cadet-program/

24/04/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦.

We know updates like this can feel uncertain, and for many people in our community, this news may bring questions or concerns.

As a trusted, registered NDIS provider, we are here with you — you are not alone.

Across all our services, our focus remains the same: Supporting you to live your life, your way.

Right now:
- Your supports continue as normal
- Our teams are here to listen, answer questions, and support you
- We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

The changes Government has announced will happen over time. If you would like to learn more, you can read the official information here:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/securing-the-ndis-for-future-generations

We are here to help you understand what they mean for you, when the time is right.

If you have questions or just want to talk things through, please reach out to your usual contact.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

15/04/2026

Listen to our latest GET REAL podcast ep! Maggie Toko is Chair Commissioner, and she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) earlier this year for her significant service to mental health governance and awareness.

Maggie has spent decades raising the voice of those who live with mental health issues and emotional distress, using her own living experience of schizophrenia and trauma and her professional work in homelessness, sexual assault, and youth services.

We spoke to Maggie at the 2025 Complex Needs Conference in Melbourne and the conference is RETURING for 2026 on 30 September to 2 October! 👏 The Call for abstracts is currently OPEN and submissions close 28 April.

📢Listen to Maggie here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/922639/episodes/18948532-elevating-complex-needs-lived-experience-with-maggie-toko-am
📢Find out more details on here: https://www.complexneedsconference.com.au/

01/04/2026

Today is the start of World Autism Understanding Month! Understanding starts with you. So, what can you do?
🌟Listen to Autistic voices
🌟Make meaningful changes for inclusion
🌟Share what you learn with others
Head to Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia this World Autism Understanding Month to take the first step!

Lots of resources and great info here: https://www.aspect.org.au/waum

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