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Ricky’s story
Ricky, 43, has lived
Ricky also loves working at Riding
in a House with No his family had heard different stories for the Disabled Australia (RDA),
about what the NDIS would mean where he volunteers. “They’re all
since 2011 with his for them. wonderful to get along with out
Steps group home
brother Darren.
I
“I was a bit nervous because the
NDIS was new to me,” he said.
“I was worried I might not get
there,” he said. “It’s something that I
love, and I’m helping people.”
As part of his NDIS plan, he is also
t’s just the two of us,” Ricky said. everything I needed. But it was all looking at ways to make his way into
“We watch sport on TV together, explained very well to me and the paid employment.
we have a laugh, and we hang out. process itself turned out well.”
I go for Manly and he supports the
Something that was really
As someone living in a rural area,
Ricky especially appreciates the
Bulldogs – we can’t watch the footy important to Ricky was being able transport that House with No Steps
when they play against each other. It to choose how he was supported at provides through the NDIS.
gets a little intense.” House with No Steps.
Based in Taree, on the Mid North
Whether it means being driven to
“I actually got to interview my work at RDA, or to his hydrotherapy
Coast of New South Wales, Ricky was staff members – I interviewed quite a appointments, being able to choose
one of the first in his area to complete few of them. I was looking for people where and when he wants to go
the NDIS interview process. that I could trust,” he said. makes a big difference.
After meeting with several
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Before his interview, Ricky and
Ricky enjoys volunteering at
Riding for the Disabled.
“The NDIS gives me more
Ricky’s advice for others when it
disability service providers, Ricky choice – I have been able to decide chose to work with House with No what I need. It has also helped me Steps to provide accommodation, become a part of my community. I choice. I get to do what I want to do
personal care, and day-to-day go swimming and to the gym – it’s all and you can too,” he said.
support. part of my NDIS plan.”
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comes to the NDIS is: “Go for it!”
“Now with the NDIS, I get more
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