Free introduction to Services for One Workshop

Name: Free introduction to Services for One Workshop
Start: 2026-10-22T09:00:00+0800
End: 2026-10-22T11:00:00+0800
Location: Swan River Hotel and also online via Zoom.

Thu, 22 Oct, 9am - 11am AWST

Swan River Hotel and also online via Zoom.

Ascot WA, Australia

The Good Life Builders

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🌟 FREE INTRODUCTION TO SERVICES FOR ONE – PERTH + ZOOM

We’ve had lots of people tell us they’re interested in learning more about Services for One.

Our Chart Your Course Retreat is designed for people who are already running a Service for One, or are well underway with setting one up. So Michaela and I have decided to offer something beforehand for people who are still asking:

Could a Service for One be right for our family?

We’ll talk about:

• What problem are you trying to solve?
• Why might you consider a Service for One?
• What are the pros and cons?
• How does a Service for One actually operate?
• Do you have to become a registered NDIS provider?
• What are the alternatives to registration?
• What are the pros and cons of the different approaches?
• How much work is involved in setting one up?
• How much work is involved in running one?
• What responsibilities will you have if you employ your own support workers?

The aim is to give you a realistic picture of what a Service for One involves so you can make an informed decision about whether it could work for your family.

Please feel free to share this with other families who are wondering whether a Service for One might be an option for them. 💛

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One-Day Workshop for Families and Support Teams

This workshop is designed especially for parents, families, support workers, teachers, therapists, and anyone who helps someone communicate.

We’ll be using PODD communication books as examples throughout the day, but the strategies and principles we’ll explore apply to all types of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) — whether that’s another type of communication book, a speech-generating device, or a mix of systems. So even if PODD isn’t the system you use, you’ll still take away practical ideas and approaches that you can use straight away.

You’ll learn how to support two-way conversations, build confidence in everyday communication, and create more opportunities for the person you support to express themselves. The day will include hands-on practice, real examples, and plenty of time for questions.

What we’ll cover:

What is AAC?
Understanding different ways people communicate, including signs, books, and devices.
Using PODD as an example
How PODD is set up and what makes it unique — with lessons you can apply to any AAC system.
Why so many words?
The value of rich vocabulary for real conversations.
Paper and devices
Why both can be important and how they work together.
Speech and development
How AAC supports speech and language growth.
For children and adults
How these approaches work across all ages and stages.
Everyday communication
Practical tips for making communication part of daily routines and activities.

About the Presenter – Harriet Korner

Harriet Korner is a certified PODD Presenter and an experienced speech pathology consultant in private practice. She has worked extensively with children and adults who have complex communication needs, always taking an aided language approach to support people with physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges.