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Sydney/Melbourne
• In-house compliance team
• 1 point of contact from start to finish
• Personality first matching

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Nobody talks about support workers enough...

It's not a glamorous job. The hours are long, the work is physically and emotionally demanding, and most of the time it goes unrecognised.

But ask any participant what actually makes a difference in their life, and it's rarely a system or a policy. It's the person who shows up. Consistently. Who knows how they take their tea. Who celebrates the small wins like they're the big ones.

At Dream Maker, we're proud to have people who chose this work not because it's easy, but because it means something.

To every support worker doing the hard, quiet, important work every day — we see you. You are appreciated 💜

#SupportedLiving #supportworker #ndis #NDISProvider taken in Sydney, Australia by @dreammaker_cs

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When a participant finds something that brings them real joy, everything changes. 🫶🏻

Peter lights up every time he picks up a paintbrush. And honestly? We're his biggest fans. 🎨

This is what we're here for. Not just support. Not just compliance. The moments where someone finds the thing that makes them feel most like themselves.

✨ Joy is part of the plan.

#NDIS #NDISParticipant #DisabilitySupport #SupportedIndependentLiving #ArtTherapy NDISProvider CommunityParticipation WesternSydney taken in Sydney, Australia by @dreammaker_cs

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4 months ago

Join us and Marco for a day at Bicentennial Park in Homebush Sydney! 🏕️

Marco gives us some history about how the park came about and some of the amenities the park contains 🫢🌍

#ndisfunding #ndis #ndisprovider #ndissupport #bicentennial taken in Bicentennial Park, Homebush Bay by @dreammaker_cs

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Poaching..

It happens in every industry, and most of the time? Not really our problem. 🙂‍↔️

But the moment it starts affecting vulnerable participants who are already struggling, that's where we draw the line.🫢

As providers, that responsibility sits with us. Keeping participants safe, in good hands, and genuinely looked after when it comes to their plan and their goals.💜🫶

This is exactly why compliance, auditing, and holding ourselves to real ethical standards matter. It's not box-ticking. It's what stops people from being taken advantage of at the exact moment they're most vulnerable.✅📋

Has this happened to you, a friend, or a family member? We'd genuinely like to hear it let's talk in the comments.🙏

#ndis #poaching #disability #ndisprovider by @dreammaker_cs

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Things our participants never expected... meeting some of their best mates in our SIL housing at Dream Maker. 💜

We all know how hard it is to find our people in life, so when our participants are able to spend time together like this, and have great friendships its makes a world of a difference. 🌍

Having a community and proper support network of like minded individuals is one of the most important relationships you should have! 🫶

If you, a friend or family member are looking for SIL/SDA accommodation in Western Sydney visit our website or the link in our bio 🌐🔗
#ndis #disability #ndisprovider by @dreammaker_cs

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16 days ago

NDIS cuts might be weeding out the dodgy providers but these funding cuts are also affecting real participants that need it the most!

A participant with a progressing disability just had a big chunk of their funding cut when they would actually need more...

This is why documentation and the proper compliance measures are essential for all providers to protect both participants and providers who really care to offer support.

Has your funding been cut lately? Drop your thoughts on below and lets discuss.

#ndis #ndisfunding #disability by @dreammaker_cs

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19 days ago

Let's be real for a second:
Support work is TOUGH.

So if you're a support worker out there we just want to say:
We appreciate you. The energy you bring. The lives you make better, every single day 🫶🏻

#DisabilitySupport #NDISProvider #supportworker #NDIS #DisabilityRights taken in Dream Maker Community Services by @dreammaker_cs

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21 days ago

New SIL accommodation now available in Sutherland📍

🏠 Private House
🚉 Walking distance to Miranda Station

If you're a support coordinator looking for SIL vacancies in Sydney, or a family exploring NDIS supported independent living options - we'd love to connect.

📩 Reach out directly:

Junaed: Junaed.Raza@dreammakercs.com.au | 0413 221 174

Ethan: Ethan.Humphries@dreammakercs.com.au | 0421 798 310 taken in Sutherland Shire by @dreammaker_cs

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Waiting to find out what JJ was making? 👀 Here's the big reveal! 🤩

Come with us as JJ tries to make an Apple Pie...FROM SCRATCH! 🍏🥧
If you want to try your own here's the exact recipe we used ⬇️

Ingredients:
Pastry
• 250g plain (all-purpose) flour
• 125 g unsalted butter (cold)
• 1-2 tbsp iced water
Filling
• 6 medium apples (e.g. Granny Smith or Pink Lady), peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup (110 g) caster (fine) sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1 tbsp butter (for dotting)
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including baking)

Equipment:
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Rolling pin
• 23-25 cm pie dish
• Baking tray
• Oven
Method
1. Make the pastry
1. Place flour and butter in a bowl.
2. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add iced water, a little at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disc.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to rest.
2. Prepare the filling
1. Peel, core and slice the apples.
2. Place apples in a large bowl with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour.
3. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
3. Assemble the pie
1. Roll out half of the pastry to line the pie dish.
2. Place apple filling into the dish.
3. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
4. Roll out the remaining pastry and place on top.
5. Trim the edges and crimp to seal.
6. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
4. Bake
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).a
2. Place pie on a baking tray.
3. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Follow us for more content like this ☺️

#ndis #support #supportworker taken in Rooty Hill, New South Wales, Australia by @dreammaker_cs

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We've got a spot open in a gorgeous 4-bedroom house in Sutherland for one female participant.

Sun-filled rooms, a tree-lined street, and a leafy green neighbourhood that feels like somewhere you'd want to come home to. You'd be sharing with one other female participant who's already settled in nicely. 🥰

Sutherland Station is just 1km away, so getting around is easy. If this sounds like the right fit, reach out to Ethan Humphries or Junaed Raza to find out more.

Ethan:
Email 📧 Ethan.Humphries@dreammakercs.com.au
Mobie 📞 0422 274 527

Junaed:
Email 📧 Junaed.Raza@dreammakercs.com.au
Mobie 📞 0413 221 174

#sil #NDISAccommodation #NDISprovider taken in Sutherland Shire by @dreammaker_cs

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Spring has officially arrived in Sydney!!! (finally.) 🌼🪻🌱

Here are our participants doing what everyone should be doing more of, walking, breathing fresh air, and just... being in nature. (Yes, the birds showed up too. Unbothered as always.)

But getting outside isn't just a nice-to-have. Science backs it up hard. 5 things being in nature does for your mental health 🧠

1) Lowers cortisol (your stress hormone) — even 20 minutes outside can bring it down noticeably

2) Boosts your mood — natural light triggers serotonin production. It's basically free therapy

3) Quiets the mental chatter — nature pulls your attention outward, which gives your brain a genuine rest

4) Improves sleep — daylight exposure during the day helps regulate your body clock at night

5) Reduces feelings of loneliness — being part of something bigger (even just a park) shifts perspective

This isn't just for our participants. It's for all of us. If you haven't been outside today, this is your sign. 🌿

#SpringInSydney #NDISProvider #MentalHealth #DisabilitySupport taken in Sydney, Australia by @dreammaker_cs

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