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Achieving financial independence: Moolah Matters Program

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:37:57 GMT

We believe that everyone can achieve financial independence with the right mindset, tools, and guidance.

That’s why we’ve created an exclusive program to help NDIS participants aged 16 to 25.

Our Moolah Matters program empowers young adults to take control of their finances and secure a brighter financial future.

Let’s look at this progra m in more detail…

What is the Moolah Matters program?

Managing money can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for young adults.

The Moolah Matters program is designed to inspire participants to live a life of independence, confidence, and empowerment.

We cover a wide range of topics including:

Assets and liabilities
Needs and wants
Cash flow
How to access online banking
Debit/credits cards
Credit ratings
Avoiding scams.

Our program is unique and developed over time. Starting in 2020 with a small group of participants we have refined the content and delivery, to provide a personalised learning experience that allows them to learn at their own pace.

We provide a safe and supportive environment to learn and ask questions.

Who is the program for?

This program is available to self-managed, plan-managed, and agency-managed NDIS participants.

It’s the right stepping stone for those who are:

Motivated to be financially independent and have support around them.
Living independently or have a goal to be in the future.
Willing to take personal responsibility.
Ready to make hard decisions about their finances to reach their goals.

When participants complete the program, they leave feeling confident to make decisions about their money and plan for their future.

How does it work?

Moolah Matters is offered online nationally and face-to-face locally in Darwin.

If you’re a local participant, you can join us at our dedicated Program Hub in Berrimah where we run two face-to-face groups parallel to each other. These group sessions run for eight weeks each school term starting in week 2.

The course has eight different modules, including the fun Cashflow game to put into practice all the key learnings.

During the final week of our face-to-face, we get together to have fun and celebrate the completion of the program.

After the celebrations, we provide each participant with a certificate of completion. This is a great way to recognise their efforts and accomplishments.

For our online participants we include a 1 hour session with one of our dedicated Moolah Matters coaches and also will be recognised with a certificate at the end of the course.

Success stories

Our program has helped countless young adults gain confidence to take control of their finances.

We have seen participants grow in financial literacy and stability. Many have become financially independent and have started to build up their savings and investments.

It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their journey to financial security.

Thomas is just one of the many success stories we are proud to share.

“ Supporting Moo has built my confidence and ability to become independent. In my life also they have kept me safe when I was scared or unsure about the changes happening in my life. Jodi and the team are always doing what’s best for me and supporting me in many ways to help me be independent.” Thomas.

How to access

Would you or someone you know benefit from this program?

Simply register your interest and fill in the referral form. Let us know if you prefer online or face-to-face, and we’ll take care of the rest.

We’re excited to see more individuals take their first steps towards financial independence.

Empowering Independence: Join our team

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:37:55 GMT

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference in young adults’ lives?

Supporting Moo might be the perfect fit for you.

Our diverse team of enthusiastic individuals all share a passion for helping young people on the NDIS achieve their goals and work towards independence.

Read on to fi nd out more about our team and how you can join us.

Who are our team?

Our team is made up of people from all walks of life with a variety of experiences and backgrounds.

What we all have in common is the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants.

We believe that everyone should have access to the support they need to live a fulfilling life.

Meet our Supporting Moo family

What we do

Through our unique and tailored services, our team provides the best possible care and support to our participants.

This includes:

We know participants thrive when they have a strong connection with their support workers.

That’s why we offer support worker profiles on our website. Participants can choose their preferred worker based on shared interests and personalities. This allows our participants to scope out our team before contacting us.

For example, if you’re a music enthusiast, we would add this to your profile.

We want our participants to feel confident approaching us, knowing they will receive support from someone they are comfortable with.

Everything we do is driven and inspired by our purpose to support steps towards independence.

Why work with us?

As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role by providing excellent care and support and building meaningful connections with our participants.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Gayan, one of our support workers, loves helping, meeting people, and learning all about their goals and needs.

“Supporting Moo was my very first place to start my career as a support worker, and I feel like I am part of something bigger. I work with a great team of clients and staff – everyone really works together.”

“My wife was working as a support worker when we first moved to Darwin. Hearing my wife’s stories about all the people she meets made me believe that I would be good at this job too. One of our friends was working at Supporting Moo at the time and they suggested that I apply here, which I am very glad I did.”

Our values

We only employ people who embody our values of:

Integrity
Kindness
Tolerance
Understanding
Innovation
Providing a safe space
Flexibility.

We select our staff based on their interest and commitment to working with children and young people with disabilities, and their personal values.

We firmly believe that a good attitude and temperament outweigh a list of qualifications.

How do I join the team?

We’re actively growing our local staffing pool to provide even better support to our participants.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in your community, we would love to hear from you.

Send your resume and cover letter to enquiries@supportingmoo.com.au

Supporting Moo

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:37:25 GMT

Every day, we’re proud to be changing lives and building communities.

Living with a disability shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving independence and a fulfilling life. That’s why we’re passionate about simplifying the process.

Our purpose is simple: to support steps to independence.

It’s our mission to build strong, resilient communities that support and uplift each other.

Keep reading to discover how we’re making a difference.

How we build communities

Our work isn’t just about providing support, we aim to make participants' lives easier and help them overcome daily challenges.

We do this by empowering individuals to achieve independence, which starts with capacity building. This enables the individual to build meaningful relationships, learn new skills and be engaged in their community.

Through our unique and tailored services, we help our participants access critical supports and programs. Our team provides individualised support to build the skills that will help them live independently.

This includes:

The NDIS is a life-changing system, but it can be difficult to navigate. Our goal is to simplify it and help everyone get the access they need to the services that will support them. We assist our participants to use their plan and funding to connect with the most suitable supports and programs, delivered by us or other providers in our extensive network.

Our impact speaks for itself. Participants and their families regularly share how our support and programs have helped change their lives.

Read our stories of impact

Driven by our values

We do things differently around here.

Our values are not just words. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

We’re guided by our values of:

Kindness
Integrity
Tolerance
Flexibility
Understanding
Innovation
Providing a safe space.

The first steps to using your NDIS plan can be an overwhelming journey. We know how hard it can be to build the right support team around you.

We want this to be an exciting and empowering experience for everyone.

When people access support services with us, they choose their own support worker from our team profiles. Participants can access our team profiles on our website and can choose a team member who most suits them. For example, if a participant loves dogs, they might find a support worker who is a fellow dog lover.

When participants join our service, they become a part of the Supporting Moo family.

Our approach is person-centred and we have extensive knowledge of the NDIS. This enables us to help participants use their funding creatively and effectively to meet their needs and work towards their goals.

We see magic happen when participants are empowered with new skills and confidence, enabling them to make a difference in their community.

Learn more about our family

Making waves in the community

We are the leading support provider for young participants of the NDIS in the Northern Territory.

Our commitment to building a strong community of support and programs for those in need has been the cornerstone to our success.

We are honoured to have been recognised as a Territory finalist for the Building Communities category in the Telstra Best in Business Awards.

While it’s gratifying to receive recognition, the true measure of impact is in the stories from those who we serve.

For example, Sean shared this with us:

"Supporting Moo has provided my 17-year-old son on the Autism Spectrum with excellent mentors for community outreach experiences and for the development of his independent living skills."

Plans for the future

We’re actively working to offer more opportunities for our participants so that they can achieve their goals of living independent and fulfilling lives.

Together, we can empower and support young NDIS participants and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

We’re always looking for ways to create a more inclusive and supportive community in the Northern Territory and beyond.

If you want to learn more about any of our programs and services, contact us .