I have always been an independent bustard and once Miss H was diagnosed I chose NOT to remind her of her disability daily so she has never had a "social worker". I care for my own, my choice! but that was 50 years ago and NDIS didn't exist.
Mrs H is being well catered for in a care home but HER social worker has not been in touch for a year, I missed a phone call. Sayonara.
My post was merely an attempt to exemplify the spotty nature of welfare.