Making the Most of the NDIS Wynnum – Community Resource Unit Inc. (CRU) Workshop Series Overview The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of supporting people with a disability that has started in parts of Queensland. This is a series of short workshops that provide information about the NDIS and help people to think about how they can best use the opportunities offered by the new scheme. You can register for one, some or all of the sessions. The workshops are funded by the Queensland Government so there is no cost to register. Places are limited. Session Descriptions The NDIS Getting Informed – This provides information about the why, when and how of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Queensland, and the things you can do now to get ready. 9:00 AM 11:30 PM, Thursday 18th August, 2016. – The NDIS Starting to Plan – This workshop follows on from the Informed” session and will help you to “Getting get ready for the NDIS by thinking about the life you want and the goals and aspirations that are important to you. What will a good life look like for you? 12:30 PM 3:00 PM, Thursday 18th August, 2016. – The NDIS Understanding Supports – This is a new session for 2016. People who have attended a Informed” session or Charge of “Getting “Taking Change” workshop can start to explore the funded supports that might complement and strengthen informal, community and mainstream supports that help create and sustain a good life. How can you blend funded NDIS support with natural supports that come from family, friends and community? 9:00 AM 11:30 PM, Friday 19th August, 2016. – The NDIS Managing Your Supports – This is a new session for 2016. People who have attended a Informed” session or Charge of “Getting “Taking Change” workshop can draw on experience and wisdom from Queensland to assist them in looking at ways they can both manage and direct the support
Making the Most of the NDIS – Wynnum Community Resource Unit Inc. (CRU) Workshop Series Overview The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of supporting people with a disability that has started in parts of Queensland. This is a series of short workshops that provide information about the NDIS and help people to think about how they can best use the opportunities offered by the new scheme. You can register for one, some or all of the sessions. The workshops are funded by the Queensland Government so there is no cost to register. Places are limited. Session Descriptions The NDIS – Getting Informed This provides information about the why, when and how of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Queensland, and the things you can do now to get ready. 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Thursday 18th August, 2016. The NDIS – Starting to Plan This workshop follows on from the “Getting Informed” session and will help you to get ready for the NDIS by thinking about the life you want and the goals and aspirations that are important to you. What will a good life look like for you? 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Thursday 18th August, 2016. The NDIS – Understanding Supports This is a new session for 2016. People who have attended a “Getting Informed” session or “Taking Charge of Change” workshop can start to explore the funded supports that might complement and strengthen informal, community and mainstream supports that help create and sustain a good life. How can you blend funded NDIS support with natural supports that come from family, friends and community? 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Friday 19th August, 2016. The NDIS – Managing Your Supports This is a new session for 2016. People who have attended a “Getting Informed” session or “Taking Charge of Change” workshop can draw on experience and wisdom from Queensland to assist them in looking at ways they can both manage and direct the support
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