Finding Stability: Nick’s Journey to Quality Support

Nick is a 55-year-old man living with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that has significantly impacted his mobility, independence, and daily life.

While his NDIS plan provided some funding and support, it fell short of meeting his complex needs, making it difficult for him to receive the care and stability he required.

Nick’s previous support system was fragmented and inconsistent, leaving him vulnerable. Key challenges included:

• Uncoordinated Support: Support workers lacked clear direction and communication.
• High Staff Turnover: Frequent changes led to inconsistent care, with no reliable backups.
• Inadequate Training: Support workers were not trained in managing Parkinson’s-related care, increasing health risks.
• Underfunded NDIS plan: Nick’s NDIS plan did not enable him to live safely and independently in the community.

Circle SC worked closely with specialist therapy providers and introduced a well-coordinated, clinically supervised support team to provide consistent, professional care.

With specialised training, increased NDIS funding, and structured coordination, Nick now has a stable and skilled support team. While still facing the challenges of a progressive condition, Nick and his family have increased confidence in his care and greater stability of support.

Nick’s story highlights the importance of tailored, well-managed support for people with complex needs. With the right team and coordination, he now feels safe, supported, and empowered to live his life with dignity.