What are Intereach NDIS Community Information sessions and workshops?
One of the ways you can learn more about the NDIS is by attending one of our Community Information sessions or workshops. These sessions cater for everyone, from those just learning about the NDIS to people who already have a plan in place. We hold a variety of these sessions across our footprint every month. So what sessions do we offer and how can they help you?
Mobile Information Van (Ivan) Visits:
Our NDIS Intereach Information Van, also known as iVan, is regularly out and about in our local communities. Ivan’s is reguarily parked in towns for a few hours at a time and manned with friendly staff who are available to answer any of your questions about the NDIS, what support is available and how to access the scheme. If you would like to request that Ivan comes along to your town, place of business or local event please contact our friendly Community Engagement staff by calling 1300 968 140 or emailing lac@intereach.com.au for further details.
Community Information sessions:
These sessions are particularly useful for people who haven’t attended an information session before or could do with a refresher. They are designed as general information sessions about the NDIS, designed to help people with disability, their families and carers get ready for the NDIS.
Drop in session: These sessions are aimed at participants who need assistance from a Local Area Coordinator to better understand their NDIS plan, along with other government agency supports. No appointment is necessary, just pop in for a short informal chat.
Workshops
Implementation workshop:
These workshops are designed to assist participants who have already had a planning meeting to increase your understanding and confidence when implementing your NDIS plan. These workshops cover topics such as understanding your NDIS Plan, understanding NDIS budgets/Self-Management, what are a Service Agreements and knowing where to find resources and supports.
Scheduled review workshop:
These workshops are aimed for current NDIS participants to learn more, and prepare for the scheduled plan review process. This workshop looks at how you are progressing towards your personal goals, exploring new goals and identifying changes in your life.
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Want to know more about NDIS community events in Loddon, Goulburn, Mallee or Murrumbidgee? Read on!
Loddon Community Engagement Sessions
Bendigo
Drop in session
Thursday 25 October
2:30pm-5:00pm
Bendigo Special Development School, 26-32 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat, VIC, 3555
Drop in session
Wednesday 30 October
1:30pm-3:30pm
Bendigo City Council- Sir John Quick Room, 195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo, VIC 3550
Bullengarook
Drop in session
Monday 29 October
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School, 705 Bacchus Marsh, Bullengarook
Castlemaine
Drop in session
Thursday 4 October
9:30am-11:30am
Ray Bradfield Rooms- Victory Park, Corner of Lyttleton & Lloyd Street, Castlemaine
Echuca
Drop in session
Tuesday 16 October
1:30pm- 3:30pm
Echuca Specialist School, 238 High Street, Echuca, VIC, 3564
Gisborne
Drop in session
Tuesday 9 October
1:30pm-3:30pm
Gisborne Library, 8 Hamilton street, Gisborne, VIC,
Pyramid Hill
Drop in session
Thursday 11 October
9:30am -11:30am
Neighbourhood House, 5-8/43-45 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
LAC Goulburn Update
Intereach, along with the NDIA, DHHS, Department of Education and Disability Services Commissioner, have already met and spoken with more than 400 people across Goulburn at targeted education and community sessions. We will continue to work closely with the NDIA to get the community NDIS ready. Throughout September and October we have a range of sessions on offer to suit the community needs.
Cobram
iVan
Tuesday 16 October
10am – 1pm
Cobram Community House, 43 Punt Road
Pre-Planning Workshop
Monday 22 October
9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Cobram Community House, 43 Punt Road
RSVP required
Euroa
Pre-Planning Workshop
Wednesday 24 October
9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Strathbogie Shire Council, 109a Binney Street
RSVP required
Kinglake
iVan
Thursday 11 October
10am – 1pm
Kinglake Library, 19 Whittlesea Rd
Mooroopna
Pre-Planning Workshop
Tuesday 23 October
9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra Street
RSVP required
Seymour
iVan
Monday 24 September
10am – 1pm
Seymour Woolworths, Wallis and William Street
Shepparton
NDIS Community Session
Tuesday 30 October
9:30-11:30am or 1:30pm-3:30pm
TBC
RSVP required
Violet Town
iVan
Monday 15 October
10am – 1pm
Violet Town Community House, Cowslip Street
Wallan
iVan
Friday 12 October
10am – 1pm
Wellington Square Shopping Centre, 81/89 High Street
Pre-Planning Workshop
Thursday 25 October
9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Wallan Neighbourhood House, 42 Bentinck Street
RSVP required
Yarrawonga
iVan
Tuesday 30 October
10am – 1pm
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House, 1 Hargrave Crt
Yea
Pre-Planning Workshop
Friday 26 October
9:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Yea Community House, 15 The Semi-Circle
RSVP required
LAC Mallee Update
You may have seen iVan, Intereach’s NDIS Community Information Van around the Mallee recently. iVan and Intereach staff will be out and about again in coming weeks to answer your questions about the NDIS. We also have a number of other Community Engagement sessions planned for September and October.
Mildura
iVan
Wednesday 3 October
12pm-5pm
East End Community House Inc, 8 Dove Place, Mildura, VIC, 3500
Ouyen
iVan
Thursday 4 October
2pm-4pm
Ouyen Neighbourhood House, 28 Britt Street, Ouyen, 3490
Attendance is free and RSVPs are appreciated. Phone: 1300 968 140 or email: lac@intereach.com.au.
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