New Diagnosis? ✓ What Now? | April 2026
A 4-week post-diagnosis workshop - Turning a new diagnosis into clear direction, structure and momentum.
From Diagnosis to Direction.
April 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026
You’ve got the report. You understand why.
You’ve probably got 14 tabs open on your browser.
And a quiet question is running in the background:
What do I need to do FIRST?
This 4-week workshop (just 2 hours/week) is designed for carers and adults navigating a new diagnosis, and who don’t want more theory.
You want practical help. You want strategy. You want clarity.
You want a plan that works in real life.
That’s what we build.
Over four structured sessions, we move from overwhelm to organisation, and from uncertainty to a documented next-steps plan.
Who Is This For?
Parents, carers, guardians and adults who have recently received a new diagnosis and are asking, "What now?"
You may recognise yourself here:
You've heard of NDIS — but don’t know what to apply for, what to say, or whether you even qualify.
You're considering telling the school or employer — but unsure how to do it without unintended consequences.
You're overwhelmed with emotion and unsure how to explain the diagnosis to family.
Paperwork is piling up. The house is in chaos. Even simple tasks turn into arguments.
You keep putting things off. Not because you don’t care — but because it feels too big to start.
If it feels like everything just became more complicated, you’re not alone.
And you don't need to figure it out by yourself.
Workshop Agenda
The Emotional Shift & Getting Organised
- Understanding the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis
- Deciding how and when to inform family and key people
- Creating a simple system to organise reports and paperwork
- Identify immediate priorities, next steps
- Reducing overwhelm by building a clear starting structure
Understanding NDIS & Gathering Evidence
- What the NDIS is designed to fund — and what it isn’t
- Understanding functional impact and eligibility considerations
- Types of reports and documentation that strengthen an application
- Building an evidence checklist
- How to begin preparing for an NDIS application
NDIS Application Strategy & Local Pathways
- Structuring an NDIS application clearly and effectively
- Identifying the key information needed to support the application
- Avoiding common mistakes that delay or weaken applications
- Understanding available services and supports in the Canberra region
- Planning the next steps for progressing an application
From Diagnosis to Direction
- Identifying priorities for the next 6–12 months
- Considering pathways for education, work or independence
- Understanding common implementation barriers after diagnosis
- Strategies for maintaining momentum beyond the workshop
- Developing a practical forward plan, a 6-12 month support strategy
- General Q&A
Terms & Conditions
Payment is required at the time of registration unless otherwise agreed in writing. Workshop places are confirmed only once payment has been received.
If you are unable to attend, cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the workshop start date are eligible for a refund. Cancellations made within 7 days may be transferred to a future workshop where possible but are otherwise non-refundable.
Ability Pathways workshops are educational in nature and are not therapy, legal advice, or NDIS plan management services. Participation does not guarantee specific outcomes or NDIS funding decisions.
❝ To the timid and hesitating.
Everything seems impossible, until it's done. ❞
Nelson Mandela
Ready to Move Forward?
Diagnosis explains the past.
What you do next shapes the future.
If you're ready to stop circling and start building a plan, join this workshop.
2 hours per week. 4 weeks.
Small group. Structured. Practical
SECURE YOUR SPOT.
