LL Care has achieved ⭐ of the week 2 weeks in row!

[JakeWest]

I just wanted to take the time to congratulate @Lauren from LL Care for achieving of the week for a second week running.

She is exactly the kind of provider I wanted to attract to this platform when we were in talks about opening the doors to providers here.

Not only has she provided immense value in her Article and subsequent conversation on Negotiating prices within the NDIS landscape:

Ideas for negotiating for non negotiators

I will start with the TLDR version - never be afraid to negotiate because there are always options. Coming into this I realise there are many participants, and almost as many Independents and providers who know a lot about care and supports, but don’t really have a business or finance background. As a participant there is a budget to manage, juggling allied health, medical care and supports, service agreements, equipment management, hidden fees, extra charges and also changing needs and lets n…

… but she has also had the humbleness and sense of humour to let us see behind the curtain and see the kind of fun she gets up to.

Things I love about working in this industry

Before joining this industry 7 years ago I was caught up in Management, OHS and auditing roles in hospitality. There were a lot of fulfilling things. But it was never quite the right fit. Something I love about this industry is that every day my office looks different, and so does my “uniform”. Today was book week costume day for some of the children I currently support. They wanted to make sure I was going to come in a costume like everyone else. I could not disappoint, and face paint and inf…

Thankyou for being such an active part of our community Lauren. We all appreciate your efforts and fast responses here

[Lauren]

Thank you, it has been enjoyable talking to people here and being able to be my nutty little self.

Hopefully we aren’t too far away from another helpful post as Jess has just forwarded me a draft of the topic I mentioned. I might even learn a thing or two about paperwork

[WilliamGraham6]

Nice work Lauren. I haven’t been here for a bit and have seen you name everywhere on the site with lots of helpful and fun stuff. This place needs more people like you on it. Thankyou for your help and efforts. I appreciate it.

[EmmaHunt7]

@WilliamGraham6

This place needs more people like you on it.

Whoop, whoop! Very much deserved. I would have questioned anyone else getting star of the week after last week.

I’m with you William. We need to clone her!

Thankyou for the entertainment and the super helpful content. You have an amazing personality that really shines through Lauren. Although I don’t currently need supports for my mother, I would definitely refer someone to you if someone asked me if there’s someone I would reccomend.

[JordanBishop5]

@Lauren

my nutty little self.

Good on you Lauren. I agree with the others. You’ve definitely shown yourself to be a valuable asset to the community. You really do make an effort.

You were on the money with your hoarding article.

EDIT: I was one of the first members here a year an a half ago and have never seen anyone contribute as much as you here. Hopfully we’ll have the pleasure of your company for much more time to come.

[Lauren]

I found people who like talking. I am afraid you are stuck with me and my late night shenanigans.