New Diagnosis? ✓ What Now? | Weekend 28 & 29 March 2026
A 2-day post-diagnosis workshop - Turning a new diagnosis into clear direction, structure and momentum.
From Diagnosis to Direction.
28th & 29th March, 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 Workshop 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
Making Sense of the Diagnosis
- The emotional impact of diagnosis and common responses such as grief, guilt and self-blame
- How to talk about a diagnosis with family members, friends, schools and workplaces
- When disclosure can help — and when it may not be necessary
- The basics of the NDIS — what it is designed to do, what it is not designed to do, and common myths that often cause confusion
- What changes people can realistically expect when engaging with the NDIS system
Navigating NDIS & Planning Next Steps
- The key steps involved in applying for the NDIS
- What information and evidence is typically required for an application
- How NDIS decisions are made and what assessors are looking for
- Common mistakes and misunderstandings that can delay or weaken an application
- What kinds of supports the NDIS may fund — and what it will not fund
- Building a 6-12 month support strategy
- General questions & led discussion with the other participants
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.
4 hours per day. Over 2 days.
Small group. Structured. Practical
SECURE YOUR SPOT.
