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MYTH vs FACT NDIS- Our Unsung Heros- Informal Supports

11 min · 29. apr. 2026
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🎧 Podcast Description — MYTH vs FACT: Our Unsung Heroes — Informal Supports in the NDIS Informal supports are the quiet backbone of the disability community — the family members, friends, neighbours, and loved ones who show up day after day, often without recognition. But what does the NDIS actually expect from them? And where is the line between “ordinary care” and support that should be funded? In this powerful, myth‑busting episode of NDIS Know‑How, host Bronwyn Jones shines a light on the truth behind informal supports and dismantles the misconceptions that leave families feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or overlooked. We explore: * The biggest myths about informal supports * What the NDIS considers reasonable, sustainable, and voluntary * Why informal supports cannot replace funded supports * The difference between emotional support and complex care * How burnout, safety, and family wellbeing shape NDIS decisions * Why respite exists — and why it’s essential * How informal and funded supports work together, not in competition This episode honours the people who give so much of themselves while offering clear, practical language families can use in planning meetings to advocate with confidence. Warm, validating, and grounded in real‑world NDIS practice, this is essential listening for anyone supporting a person with disability — and for every unsung hero who deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

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