Fighting for what our kids need - 'consumables' and all
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In this episode Mel chats with Brisbane-based Sarah Thomas, founder of an incredible blended tube-feeding product called Wholesome Blends. Sarah is a single mum of twin, 14-year-old boys, Cohan and Lewis. When the boys were three, Lewis had a stroke that led to several diagnoses including cerebral palsy and epilepsy.  Sarah knows the NDIS from both the participant and provider perspective. She shares advice around advocating for our kids, and making sure we secure funding for every ‘consumable’, as they’re called, that they need. Find Sarah's Wholesome Blends website here: https://wholesomeblends.com.au/ Vote for NDIS Know-how to be in the running for the Listener's Choice award at the Australian Podcast Awards here: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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