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Articles we've published on Medium, Blogger, and LinkedIn, where the Safe Hands team shares what we're learning about NDIS support in Newcastle and the Hunter Region.

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Medium · Published June 2026

Why We Started Safe Hands: A Local NDIS Provider in Newcastle Built Around People, Not Process

The honest story behind a small Hunter Region team trying to do disability support the way it should have been done all along.

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Blogger · Published June 2026

What Safe Hands Has Been Building for Newcastle and Hunter Region NDIS Families

A behind-the-scenes look at the new website, the free guide library, the articles we're publishing, and what's coming next from the Safe Hands team.

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LinkedIn · Published June 2026

5 Things Safe Hands Has Learned About NDIS Support in Newcastle

Operational lessons from a small Newcastle NDIS team, written for participants, families, and the Support Coordinators we work alongside in the Hunter Region.

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Written by our team for Newcastle and Hunter Region families. No sign-up, no email collection, just download.

Family Support Handbook

Plain-English walkthrough for parents and carers navigating the NDIS.

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NDIS Funding & Benefits Guide

How NDIS budgets work in plain language, with worked examples.

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School Advocacy Toolkit

Templates and scripts for advocating for your child at school.

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