Starting with ParkSyde
A simple, plain-language guide to reaching out, what happens next, and what to expect from a first conversation.
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ParkSyde Library
Resources you can actually use
Plain-language guides, documents and resources — gathered in one place, free to read. We're adding to the shelves over time.
Guides & getting started
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Consent & privacy in plain words
What consent means, what we do with your information, and the choices that stay yours — in everyday language.
Open guide →Privacy Policy
The full ParkSyde privacy policy, aligned to the Australian Privacy Principles.
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On the way
Coming soon to the shelves
More resources are being written and added. Want one sooner, or have a document you think belongs here? Let us know.
Using NDIS funding for counselling
ParkSyde is not a registered NDIS provider. A friendly overview of how some people pay for counselling here with self-managed or plan-managed funds, and who to ask about your own plan.
Functional Capacity Assessments explained
What an FCA is, what happens during one, and how the report can support your plan.
Why we say 60,000 years
The evidence behind the figure in our Acknowledgement of Country — what is securely dated, what is still argued about, and where to check it yourself.
Using AI safely — a starter sheet
Simple, practical tips for getting the most from AI tools while keeping your information safe.