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Culture at the Core: Josh Grapes Delivers Insightful Talk at THE SIL Summit IN Perth At the RESOLV SIL Summit in Perth (hosted by Tania Gomez Consulting in June 2025), Josh Grapes, founder of EQWELL, delivered a compelling presentation focused on the critical role of organisational culture in building a thriving Supported Independent Living (SIL) service. Why Culture Matters in SIL: Culture as a foundation: Josh emphasised that culture isn't an afterthought - it's the backbone of team engagement, participant experience, and long-term service quality. Staff-first mindset: From his talk, the message was clear: attract, onboard, and retain quality staff through purpose-driven values, transparent communication, and meaningful inclusion in organisational vision. Aligning culture and compliance: Culture isn’t just "nice to have." Josh showcased how embedding cultural values supports adherence to NDIS regulations and enhances participant‑centred outcomes. Josh’s session at the Perth Summit offered more than just talk - it delivered actionable strategies for embedding culture at every level of a SIL service. Tune into EQWELL’s ongoing reflections with Tania Gomez Consulting to explore how culture builds not just staff loyalty, but better lives for participants.

Culture as the Foundation: Josh Grapes at the SIL Summit – Melbourne At the RESOLV SIL Summit – Melbourne, held on 15 May 2025 at Collins Street in Melbourne and hosted by Tania Gomez Consulting , Josh Grapes, founder of EQWELL , delivered a compelling session on embedding culture within Supported Independent Living (SIL) operations. Why Culture is Critical in SIL: Josh highlighted that a strong organizational culture isn’t optional—it’s essential. He explained how culture shapes staff engagement, participant experience, and organizational resilience. His core message: invest first in people and values, and compliance and service quality follow naturally. With clarity and purpose at the heart of every operation, culture becomes the engine that drives consistency in outcomes and strengthens NDIS compliance. Josh’s session at the Melbourne Summit underscored that establishing culture isn’t a one-time initiative—but an ongoing practice embedded in daily operations. At EQWELL , that culture starts with staff and radiates outward into every participant interaction. 

Discover Supported Independent Living with JOSH FROM EQWELL In this foundational episode of SILosophy, join Tania Gomez Consulting as they welcome Josh Grapes, founder of EQWELL , to unpack the essentials of Supported Independent Living (SIL). What you’ll learn: What SIL really is and how it supports participants through tailored living arrangements The role of diverse supported accommodation models like SIL, ILO, STA, and MTA within the NDIS framework Real-world insights from EQWELL ’s leadership as they navigate compliance, care, and community impact This concise and insightful interview is a great starting point for anyone interested in NDIS-supported housing models and looking to deepen their understanding of how providers like EQWELL collaborate to deliver person-centred support.

THE VERITY Podcast (S2E5): Josh & EQwell Check out Season 2, Episode 5 of the Expo Podcast, featuring Josh Grapes, the founder of EQWELL . In this interview hosted by The Verity Podcast, Josh shares his insights and behind‑the‑scenes experience of driving EQWELL 's mission in the NDIS space.

In this exclusive interview, Josh Grapes (founder of EQWELL ) opens up about EQWELL 's remarkable journey in the NDIS sector and what led them to partner with Tania Gomez Consulting. Discover how EQWELL has grown through their collaboration, the challenges they've navigated, and the wins they’ve had for people with disability and vulnerable communities.