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The Beach Day Gone Wrong: A Support Worker's Story of Split-Second Choices and Lifelong Lessons
It was the kind of day that makes a support worker feel lucky to have this job.

Ryan Tindal
Jun 63 min read
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Think Outside the Shift: Organising Epic Outings That Go Beyond the Ordinary
Let’s start here: Comic-Con. PAX. SupaNova. MotorX. Local night markets, arts festivals, or even obscure little steam-train shows that roll through once a year. These aren’t just events — they’re experiences. And for many people we support, especially those with a keen interest in pop culture, gaming, crafts, cars, or community buzz, these events can be incredibly stimulating, joyful, and validating.

Ryan Tindal
Jun 52 min read
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More Than a Support Worker: When Caring Crosses a Line
Tessa was 24, cheeky and clever, with cerebral palsy and a wicked sense of humour. She loved iced lattes, makeup tutorials, and old episodes of Grey’s Anatomy. Maddy was into all those things too. Their weekly Friday shift — a combo of community access and companionship — quickly became the best part of Maddy’s week

Ryan Tindal
May 303 min read
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Sexually Inappropriate Behaviour
It was a typical Tuesday afternoon, and I was in the middle of a math lesson with my 8th-grade special needs class. The students were...

Ryan Tindal
Sep 5, 20245 min read
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Dating with Disability
An immersive experience in dating with disability and how to create a respectful society.

Ryan Tindal
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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Neurodiversity Resources
Film: 'Because We Have Each Other' "There are so many tender and intimate moments in Sari Braithwaite's gently bewitching documentary,...

Ryan Tindal
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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Finding Inclusive Environments
Finding inclusive environments and adopting a growth mindset

Ryan Tindal
Apr 20, 20244 min read
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Occupational Therapy Strategies
Some easy and fun interventions

Ryan Tindal
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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Strategies for ADHD and Prioritising tasks
How do we teach task prioritising for people with ADHD

Ryan Tindal
Jan 17, 20243 min read
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The Power of Positive Nudging: Strategies for Effective Change
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Nudging Humans are easily nudged by other humans. We want to conform. "Small and apparently...

Ryan Tindal
Dec 22, 20239 min read
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Should We Close Special Schools?
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Distance travelled matters most, not the starting point "You can't tell where people will land from...

Ryan Tindal
Nov 16, 202314 min read
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Self-talk and overcoming challenges
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer In the bustling atmosphere of Gumbuya World, I found myself with a mental challenge, this is a story...

Ryan Tindal
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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Defining Outcomes & Capacity Building "How on earth are they measured?"
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer How do we measure the unmeasurable and define how our participant's goals align to the work we do?...

Ryan Tindal
Aug 1, 20237 min read
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Skilled Carer Summer Camps and How to Build Rapport
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Phillip Island Camp Creating independence is a tricky balance. To push someone outside their comfort...

Ryan Tindal
Jan 31, 20236 min read
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Who Is Skilled Carer
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer What do we stand for? We are here to provide more than just care, we support families, participants,...

Ryan Tindal
Nov 23, 20227 min read
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Anxiety Solutions
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Anxiety Anxiety is a natural part of being human. It is an emotion, we will always experience some...

Ryan Tindal
Nov 16, 20224 min read
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Fitness and Friendship
Kyle Support Worker I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to meet Matt and his family, to help out by picking Matt up from work a...

Ryan Tindal
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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Buddies Getting Buckets
Ryan Pearce Support Worker ​ Ryan has a selfless and caring attitude to help others. He has become entrenched in Andreas' life to the...

Ryan Tindal
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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Andrew's Fitness Journey
Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Andrew has lost 33kgs through his dedication to his new health and fitness lifestyle. Slow and...

Ryan Tindal
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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