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In a shared housing environment where several individuals reside, the dynamics can be complex, especially when support workers and caregivers are involved. For those receiving care or assistance, it's essential to foster a positive and productive relationship with these professionals. While maintaining professionalism is crucial, acknowledging the human element is equally important. Here are some tips on how to work effectively with support workers and caregivers in such settings: 1. Establish Clear Communication Channels Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. Establishing clear channels of communication from the outset is vital. Ensure that everyone understands how information should be relayed and how feedback or concerns can be addressed. Regular check-ins or meetings can help facilitate open communication and address any issues promptly. 2. Define Roles and Expectations Clearly defining roles and expectations for both parties is essential. Understand w

 This is going to be a short and sweet post and a post that I wanted to do and it is because people are starting to see support workers as not something to be ashamed of but they starting to be seen as a normal thing that people with a disability that have access to the NDIS might choose to use there are several forms of support and this is where things get complex. One is housing so this is mainly Sil housing ( supported independent living)  that has been established by a support provider and this depends on the person's needs and funding ratios, this is where ratios of support come in so this could be that you are either a 1:3 so that being one support worker to three clients, or a 1:2 or needing around the clock care being a 1:1 so this being one person to one support worker but in a housing situation its very rare.  I don’t like the term parents as we are the main character in our lives and not just a participant this is why I use client I know in some international governmen