Carers and the NDIS workshop
Do you care for someone with disability who is eligible for the NDIS?
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Carers and the NDIS workshop, a free information session designed to help carers get the best outcome from the NDIS for the person they care for and for themselves.
The two-part interactive workshop focuses on building knowledge and skills to help carers make informed choices when accessing the NDIS.
Day 1: An introduction to the NDIS
Topics include;
- What is the NDIS and when will it roll out in my area
- Who is eligible for the NDIS and what does it involve?
- How does the NDIS work?
Day 2: Your role as a carer in the NDIS
Topics include;
- What role do carers play in NDIS and what can they expect?
- Self-advocacy and assertive communication
- Supporting the person you care for to make decisions
What carers are saying
‘I found this workshop very helpful as the information was directed to carers’
‘...the workshop has made me feel more confident’
‘...the workshop was helpful in giving me a greater awareness of the supported decision-making process’
View the Carers NSW Education and Training calendar for the full workshop schedule.
For more information, contact the Education team on education@carersnsw.org.au or 02 9280 4744.