Announcements - March 7, 2019
LAC ECEI E-Newsletter March 2019


Welcome to the March edition of the Intereach NDIS E-News; your one stop shop for information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Local Area Coordination (LAC) and Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) in Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions.
Intereach partners with the NDIA to deliver NDIS LAC and ECEI services in the Mallee, Goulburn and Loddon areas (Victoria) and the Murrumbidgee area (NSW). In NSW, Intereach provides LAC services on behalf of NDIS partner, Social Futures.
Here you can find out about Intereach services, and how we as your local NDIS Partner in the Community can support you
Local Government Areas included in NDIS regions
Lower Fast West | Balranald, Wentworth |
Murrumbidgee | Albury, Berrigan, Bland, Broken Hill, Coolamon, Edward River, Federation, Greater Hume, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay (ECEI only), Hilltops, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Snowy Valleys, Temora, Wagga Wagga |
Mallee | Buloke, Gannawarra, Mildura, Swan Hill |
Loddon | Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Macedon Ranges, Mount Alexander |
Goulburn | Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi and Strathbogie |
General Intereach News
From January 1 this year, the NDIS became available in the Mallee and Goulburn regions. Some participants, families/carers and providers would have started to develop their NDIS plan and started to form linkages to community and other government agency support.
For employment opportunities please visit https://intereach.com.au/about/careers/.
Intereach Staff Profile
Name: Amy Whitten
Job Title: Program Manager – Community Development (ECEI)
What your position involves:
Representing Intereach while supporting the community with questions regarding the NDIS or helping access mainstream and community services. My position also aims to build the capacity of families and the community to be empowered to make decisions and work on their goals. My role has a particular focus on the Early Childhood Early Intervention space which supports children 0-6 years and their families.
Intereach career background:
I started with Intereach in December 2018. Prior to Intereach I worked within the early childhood sector as a key worker and occupational therapist. I have worked across many of Intereach’s regions including Loddon, Goulburn and Mallee giving me knowledge into the gaps these rural areas face. I am highly motivated to support our local communities and look forward to my new role to make positive changes across the Intereach footprint.
Why you love working at Intereach:
Intereach is a very inclusive and supportive environment, inside and out. I have felt invited and included into my teams and look forward to seeing where our collaboration leads.
Fun fact about you:
I love to dance and I spend my hours outside of work program-designing and directing a movement to music program and also teach at numerous dance schools throughout our local communities.
NDIS resources and information
Have you noticed the new NDIS website? The NDIS has made its website easier to use, search and navigate to help find key information. The website is a simpler design to ensure people of all abilities can find the information they need. If you have any feedback or questions about the website email websitefeedback@ndis.gov.au
Last edition we introduced you to the new Participant Booklets and the Guide to self-management that are available to support people with disability and participants throughout their NDIS journey. Follow the links to find out more.
Where will we be during January and February?
A key part of our role is getting out and about in the community to run NDIS information sessions, ‘plan readiness’, ‘plan implementation’ and ‘plan review’ workshops, as well as being present at events, festivals and other key places with our iVan (information van). We have lots of great resources and fantastic staff who are happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have or offer support to access the scheme.
This newsletter will always include a schedule of where and when we will be in your community, so feel free to come and say hello. Another great way to keep up-to-date with our movements is by following our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/intereachdeniliquin/
Additional sessions will be scheduled for upcoming months and will be promoted through the Intereach website, Facebook, E-News and flyers in your local community.
Left to right: Ashley Lythgo (Intereach Program Manager – Community Development), Nancy Campbell (Cobram Community House), Renee McCarthy (Community Member), Jenny Godwin (Cobram Community House) and Rita Greco (Community Member).
Yarrawonga
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Monday 4 March 2019
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House, 1 Hargrave Ct, Yarrawonga, VIC, 3730
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Thursday 7 March 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Nagambie
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Friday 8 March 2019
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Nagambie Community House, 11 Prentice St, Nagambie, VIC, 3608
Deniliquin
Do It In Deni Street Bazaar
Saturday 9 March 2019
9am – 1pm
Deniliquin CBD, Cressy St, Deniliquin, NSW, 2710
Bendigo
NDIS Drop In Session
Tuesday 12 March 2019
10am – 2pm
Intereach Office, 384 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, VIC, 3550
Alexandra
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Wednesday 13 March 2019
9:30am – 11:30am
Alexandra Shire Hall, Lot 1 Perkins St, Alexandra, VIC, 3714
Kinglake
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Wednesday 13 March 2019
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Kinglake West Hall, 1055 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake West, VIC, 3757
Shepparton
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Friday 15 March 2019
9:30am – 11:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Shepparton
NDIS Get Plan Ready Workshop
Friday 15 March 2019
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Mildura
NDIS Information Stall
Tuesday 26 March 2019
10am – 12:30pm
Mildura Library, The Alfred Deakin Centre, 180-190 Deakin Ave, Mildura, VIC, 3500
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Tuesday 19 March 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Wednesday 20 March 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Echuca
NDIS Drop In Session
Friday 22 March 2019
10am – 2pm
Intereach Office, 203-205 Hare St, Echuca, VIC, 3564
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Monday 25 March 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Tuesday 26 March 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Temora
Temora Disability Services Expo
Friday 29 March 2019
10am – 3pm
Temora Memorial Ex-Services Club, 130 Baker St, Temora, NSW, 2666
Shepparton
NDIS Implementation Information Session
Wednesday 3 April 2019
9am – 10:30am
Intereach Office, 1 Sobraon St, Shepparton, VIC, 3630
Swan Hill
NDIS Information Stall
Wednesday 3 April 2019
10am – 2pm
Outside of SportsPower, 200 Campbell St, Swan Hill, VIC, 3585
Maryborough
NDIS Information Stall
Monday 15 April 2019
10am – 2pm
Intereach Office, 88 Burke St, Maryborough, VIC, 3465
Additional sessions will be scheduled for upcoming months which will be promoted through the Intereach website, Facebook, E-News and flyers in your local community.