In my opinion, working as a mental health support worker is an absolute privilege.I made a jump into the work after over a decade in corporate roles – a jump inspired and made possible...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 04/19/2017
Along with countless Australians we were devastated by the footage on Four Corners last night regarding abuse of people with disabilities. It painfully begs the question – what attributes...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 03/28/2017
The roll out of the NDIS is creating a new world. Whilst the government plays a role, we all have accountability as to what happens next.It is expected that the numbers of people...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 12/13/2016
The Professional Practice Academy (PPA) is the largest industry led professional organisation for the community services sector in Australia and beyond. If you are serious about working...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 10/14/2016
The implementation of person centred care is the most profound change in our community we have ever had. The NDIS represents a change so profound it could almost be described as a...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 09/08/2016
How to be a Carer (By Garry Eggleton)As a parent of a wheelchair user who receives services under the NDIS I’m often asked about the people who provide the services, what they do,...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 08/25/2016
The role out of NDIS heralds a changing world for all things mental health, and disability. For employers, pivotal to success in that new world, is the capacity to recruit new, and...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 08/11/2016
________________________________________________________In recognition of your position as an industry leader,or involvement in service delivery, I would like to cordially invite you...
Posted by PPA Blogger on 07/21/2016
To celebrate the end of the financial year (EOFY), the PPA is giving away free student memberships to anyone studying, or enrolled in an Allied Health or health related course. All...