This is the third year that a donation to MND NSW has been made from the Newcastle Italian Film Festival. This popular event is held annually in November, and we would like to thank organiser Nick Moretti for his fantastic support. Our thanks also to the sponsors of the event and to Don McMurray who attended on behalf of the association at the recent presentation where a donation of $13,500 was made from the 2016 festival.
Run by the Australian Government, NDIS information sessions are designed to help people with a disability, as well as their families and carers, learn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The sessions will cover topics such as:
The information sessions are also a perfect opportunity to bring your questions along and have them answered by experienced NDIA staff members.
Information sessions are scheduled from time to time in various areas of NSW, ACT and the NT. You can find out when sessions are scheduled here:
NSW: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/events/nsw
Every Australian Counts team will be hitting the road from March – May presenting NDIS information forums in NSW regional areas where the NDIS will be rolling out from July. Every Australian Counts is the campaign that brought about the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and now they are focused on engaging and educating the disability sector and wider Australian community about the benefits of the NDIS and the options and possibilities that it brings. At their NDIS Information Forums in regional areas of NSW in March, April and May 2017 they'll be covering
Have a look at our great new keyrings. They have a very bright LED flashlight. Not only do they look great but they come in very handy.
The Carers NSW NDIS Update is a monthly e-newsletter designed to help carers keep up to date with developments in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Read the latest edition of Carers NSW NDIS Update, or see here to subscribe.
