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Tristram's NDIS journey
Join Tristram as he shares his personal NDIS journey in this witty and inspiring video series.
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Meet Tristram
"Plan Partners have been instrumental in helping me, they've been incredibly supportive of my sporting dreams and aspirations. I can continue doing all these things that I love because I've got my NDIS plan in good shape." Tristram, Aussie Powerchair Team and Plan Partners' Customer
Meet Tristram
He's witty. He's charismatic. And he'll bring a smile to your face. A special intro to Tristram.
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Show Transcript
<p><strong>[00:00:00]</strong> Serious guys, we’re professionals. Hey guys!</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:11]</strong> I’m Tristan Peters and welcome to my NDIS journey.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:13]</strong> I’m a 28-year-old living in Brisbane, Queensland, and I have the beautifully titled Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:21]</strong> Basically, this means my muscles are really weak and flimsy — a bit like a rag doll.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:27]</strong> I require a wheelchair for everyday mobility, as well as support from my family and friends for more personal care.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:33]</strong> Including the occasional phantom hand to help me take a drink. Beautiful.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:38]</strong> I’m a marketer. I work for an organisation called Clickability — an online service directory for disability supports.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:44]</strong> I’ve always loved writing and doing PR and those sorts of things.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:51]</strong> But more than that, as you can probably tell, I’m an avid sports person.</p>
<p><strong>[00:00:55]</strong> I play powerchair football — it’s like a mix between go-karting and soccer. You’d love it. Check it out.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:03]</strong> And I just love doing what every other 20-something loves doing. That’s my life in a nutshell.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:08]</strong> I was probably one of the many people who slipped through the cracks of the state government system.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:16]</strong> Let me tell you a story.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:17]</strong> I graduated school and had been accepted into university. I needed support to attend.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:24]</strong> I approached the Queensland Government to see if I could get the necessary supports.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:27]</strong> They said the only way I could get support was if I repeated Grade 12 and had a teacher aide continue helping me for another year.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:35]</strong> I said, “Screw that,” and went to university.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:38]</strong> The NDIS, for me, means being able to chase my goals and achieve what I want to achieve.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:42]</strong> It’s going to be an absolute adventure — and so, so worthwhile.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:47]</strong> I can’t wait. Subscribe and tune in for the next episode — you can do that via the link below.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:53]</strong> Throw some hands in there somewhere.</p>
<p><strong>[00:01:57]</strong> Thanks, guys.</p>
<p><strong>[00:02:00]</strong> For more information on the NDIS and your journey, head to planpartners.com.au.</p>
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