The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) invites people with disability, families and carers to attend information sessions to learn more about the participant journey at the NDIS. There have been some recent changes with the addition of Community Connections and changing the wording from “reviews” to “check-ins” regarding plan reviews with your LAC.

NDIS-Partner supported Applications – NEW!

An NDIS-partner, e.g. Local Area Coordinator, can now support you to apply for NDIS. Find out more at the NDIS website.

NDIS Events – online & in person

To stay on top of changes and opportunities to attend online or in person information sessions on “The Participant Journey” with the NDIA on NDIS topics go to: ndis.gov.au/news/events

NDIS YouTube Videos

Watch short “How To” videos from the NDIS www.youtube.com/@NDISAustralia

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