NDIS assistance with daily living

Before State Wide CS support: Shannon Ronan was one of the first participants with State Wide Community Services, referred through Richmond Wellbeing. He was introduced to the team shortly after being released from incarceration. Initially, Shannon lived in shared accommodation in Armadale, facing significant challenges with privacy and stability as he moved frequently. He struggled with paranoid schizophrenia, which often kept him isolated and unable to leave his home.

Services used:

• Support with daily living activities
• Mental health support
• Job search assistance
• Educational support
• Community access support
• Health and wellbeing support

Benefits of State Wide CS support: State Wide Community Services provided Shannon with comprehensive support from the beginning. The director personally worked with him, assisting with his transition from incarceration. The team helped Shannon move to various locations until he finally settled into a stable home north of the river.

Shannon received a computer through a partnership with TADWA and participated in cooking classes. The team supported his job search efforts and encouraged him to pursue education. Shannon began learning Arabic and Indonesian, engaging in studies that expanded his horizons. He also became more active in the community, frequently visiting the gym and participating in up-shopping activities.

With consistent support, Shannon’s social skills improved, and he became more talkative. His paranoid schizophrenia symptoms lessened, allowing him to enjoy a more active lifestyle. Shannon now receives support three times a week, maintaining his health and fitness by going to the gym regularly. He has built healthy relationships and helps his mother, who is also an NDIS participant, with tasks like landscaping her front yard.

Shannon also participates in arts and crafts through a community program, showcasing his creativity and further integrating into the community. His journey from incarceration to a thriving community member exemplifies the transformative impact of dedicated support. Shannon sets and achieves new goals each year, becoming increasingly independent and contributing positively to those around him.

Shannon’s story is a testament to his resilience and the effectiveness of the support provided by State Wide Community Services. He is now a confident, active, and valued member of the community, continuously achieving success and setting an example for others.