Blue Lantern Support Coordination

08/10/2026

💙✨ BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BLUE LANTERN! ✨💙

What started as a passion for providing genuine, person-centred NDIS support is continuing to grow, and we’re so excited for this next chapter!

🌊 Blue Lantern is now based in Hervey Bay, while proudly continuing to service Bundaberg and surrounding areas!

And this is just the beginning! With exciting plans for the future and opportunities to grow our team, we’re looking forward to helping even more individuals and families access the support they deserve.

📣 OUR BOOKS ARE OPEN FOR NEW REFERRALS IN BOTH HERVEY BAY & BUNDABERG!

💙 Level 2 Support Coordination
💙 Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Whether you’re a participant, family member, allied health professional or service provider, we’d love to connect!

📩 Get in touch to discuss referrals or availability.

Same passion. Same personalised support. Exciting new beginnings. 🏮

Blue Lantern – Helping light the way.

21/09/2026

📣 **HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF NDIS SUPPORT COORDINATION**

The Australian Government is seeking feedback about a new *Support Coordination and Connection service*, proposed to replace the way NDIS participants currently receive support coordination from *1 July 2028*.

The decisions made through this reform may significantly affect how participants access support to understand their plans, exercise choice and control, connect with suitable providers and navigate complex systems.

Feedback is welcomed from:

👤 People with disability and NDIS participants
👨‍👩‍👧 Families, carers and kin
🗣️ Advocates and disability organisations
🤝 Support coordinators, support workers and service providers

You can provide a written submission or upload a video submission, including in Auslan.

📅 **Submissions close 2 October 2026.**

Make a submission here:
https://consultations.health.gov.au/disability-and-carers-group/scc-reform/

If you are a participant or family member who would like help understanding the consultation questions or preparing your feedback, please contact Blue Lantern Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching.

Your lived experience matters. This is an important opportunity to help shape services that remain responsive, independent and centred on the individual needs of NDIS participants.

The site lists consultations that are run by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. On this site you can find, share or take part in consultations.

12/09/2026

It was an honour to attend the 2026 Child Protection Awards Night and celebrate the incredible people and organisations working to protect and support children and young people in our community. 💙

A huge congratulations to the League Ability Bundaberg team, including Tommy Akers, Todd Jamieson, Ryan Marsh and Adam Griffiths, on receiving a well-deserved Child Protection Award. 🏆🏉 Your commitment to creating inclusive opportunities and helping children live safer, happier lives is truly inspiring.

Guest speaker Kelly Humphries was absolutely incredible. Her powerful insights and passion for protecting children made a lasting impact and were a highlight of the evening.

Congratulations to all the nominees, award recipients and community heroes recognised on the night. ⭐️

— Blue Lantern Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Bundaberg Child Protection Week Action Group Tracey McPhee Councillor Division 4 Bundaberg Regional Council Phoenix House Tom Smith - Member for Bundaberg Kelly Humphries Josh Furnish - Freelance Videographer

10/09/2026

💛 **R U OK? Day 2026** 💛

Sometimes the people who appear the strongest may be carrying more than we realise. A genuine conversation can help someone feel heard, supported and less alone.

You don’t need to have all the answers—simply make time to:

💬 Ask, “R U OK?”
👂 Listen without judgement
🤝 Encourage action
📱 Check in again

Let’s look beyond “I’m fine” and make meaningful conversations part of every day—not only today.

If you’re struggling, please know that support is available and you don’t have to face it alone.

Lifeline: 13 11 14
Immediate danger: Call 000

💙 Blue Lantern Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

18/08/2026

A sad and concerning day for the NDIS community, but an important update to be aware of...

The Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill has passed the Senate today, after the government secured support from the Coalition. The Senate vote was the final obstacle for the legislation.
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The bill will become law as soon as it is recieves Royal Assent from the Governor General.
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Not all changes to the Act come into effect immediately. We’ll be sharing an updated timeline in coming weeks.

06/07/2026

🖤💛❤️This morning I had the privilege of attending the Bundaberg NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony. 🖤💛❤️

It was an honour to join the Bundaberg community in celebrating the beginning of NAIDOC Week and recognising the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Bundaberg region—the Bailai, Taribelang Bunda, Gurang and Gooreng Gooreng Peoples—and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I also extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our community.

As a Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach, I believe it's important to continue learning, listening and building culturally safe and respectful relationships with the people and communities I support.

Thank you to everyone involved in hosting such a meaningful morning.

Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤💛❤️

04/06/2026

Men are often taught to stay quiet, push through, and deal with things alone.

But mental health support, connection, and community matter.

This Men’s Mental Health Month, Blue Lantern Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching stands with the men navigating mental health challenges, disability, trauma, burnout, grief, and life stressors.

There is support available, and reaching out is a strength — not a weakness. 💙

06/05/2026

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A candle for every story.
A light for every survivor.

A reminder that awareness, support, and action matter.

Watching the community come together to honour lives impacted by domestic and family violence was incredibly impactful — especially seeing the little candles in the hands of our children and future generations.

Honoured to attend last night’s candlelight vigil for Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Month.

25/04/2026

❤️🎖️🪖🇦🇺

13/04/2026

This Saturday! 🤍