Jodie Herbert WHY NDIS CHANGES TO PLAN MANAGEMENT MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK Originally published on 9 April 2025. Most people don’t realise how much plan management decisions shape everyday life — until something stops working. On paper, plan management can look like an admin... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert ABILITY PATHWAYS WORKS WITH EMPLOYERS TO BUILD FUTURES Originally published 1 March 2026. When Employers Are Losing Patience — and Don’t Want to Get It Wrong Most employers don’t start out impatient. They start hopeful. They hire someone who is smart, cap... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert REFER WITH CONFIDENCE | A GUIDE FOR PRACTITIONERS & COORDINATORS Originally published on 20 March 2025. Trust Is Earned at the Point Where Things Usually Fall Apart In disability and neurodiversity support, trust isn’t built on promises. It’s built on what happens ... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert AUSTRALIA'S AGEING POPULATION, AND OUR UNTAPPED WORKFORCE Originally published 14 April 2025. Australia’s population is ageing fast — and the real challenge isn’t just care, it’s workforce capacity. While the conversation focuses on ageing and health systems... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert BUILDING SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH REAL WORK & OPPORTUNITY Originally published 20 March 2025. Why Outcomes Improve When Capability Is Supported — Not Managed Social impact doesn’t come from good intentions. It comes from people doing real work, in real envir... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert THE NEW YEAR ISN'T A FRESH START. IT'S A STRESS TEST. Originally published on 7 January 2026. Every January, neurodivergent and ADHD people are told this is the moment to get serious. New routines. New goals. New discipline. A better version of yourself.... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert MASKING WORKS. UNTIL IT DOESN'T. Originally published 19 January 2026. Masking is often treated as a personal coping strategy. In reality, it's a structural response to environments that don't provide enough clarity, predictability, ... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert CAREER GROWTH — BUILDING SKILLS THAT ACTUALLY STICK Originally published 26 March 2025. Why Progress Comes from Practice, Not Programs Most people think career growth comes from learning more. More courses. More certificates. More information. That’s r... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert EMILY'S STORY | PUTTING ABILITY FIRST Originally published 26 March 2025. How the Right Adjustments Turned Strain into Sustainable Work Emily worked in the federal government. On paper, it was a good job. Stable. Respected. Secure. In pra... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert CARER BURNOUT IS RISING — WHY CARER SUPPORT MUST GO BEYOND RESPITE Originally posted 18 February 2026 The NDIA is missing a critical part of the support system for people with disability — carer support . The NDIS currently focuses on the participant: their needs, th... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert HOW AI IS BLOCKING SCHOOL LEAVERS FROM EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS IN AUSTRALIA Originally posted 18 February, 2026 Why workforce access is the real issue leaders must address when planning to automate school leavers employment opportunities in Australia. AI isn’t arriving in the... 23 Mar 2026
Jodie Herbert ALAN'S STORY | FROM LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT TO A JOB THAT FITS Originally published 1 April 2025 What Happens When Capability Is Matched With the Right Structure and Advocacy Allan had been unemployed for several years. Not because he didn’t want to work. Not bec... 23 Mar 2026
