Loddon Mallee Carers of People with Special Needs

Free Tool to Help Plan for an Emergency

As we come into the summer season when natural disasters can be more likely, it’s important to be prepared.

The University of Sydney have created a Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness tool to help people with disability create an emergency plan to suit their specific needs.

In any emergency, always follow the local advice for your State or Territory.

Check out the tool here –
https://collaborating4inclusion.org/pcep/pcep-tools/

Changes to My NDIS app

The NDIA has advised that all users need to connect the my NDIS app to their MyGov account before 4 November 2024.

For information on how to connect the my NDIS app to a myGov account, visit -

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/using-your-plan/managing-your-plan/my-ndis-mobile-app/signing-app

Free webinar

Supporting Your Child’s Communication Skills

This webinar, presented by Autism Partnership, addresses common communication challenges faced by autistic children.

Topics covered include –
• Understand the different elements of communication and language.
• Learn practical strategies to support your child’s communication skills.
• Overview of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

When: 12.00 – 1.00pm
Monday, 28 October 2024

To register: https://autismpartnership.com.au/supporting-your-autistic-childs-communication-skills/

Try Before You Ride

The City of Greater Bendigo and V/Line invites you to their Try Before You Ride events!

Try Before You Ride events help people of all abilities feel more confident when using the public transport system. This includes people with accessibility requirements, parents with children and seniors.

Attendees will be able to practice getting on and off trains, trams, buses and taxis safely or speak with public transport staff and learn about accessibility features.

Travellers Aid will also be in attendance to provide assistance during the event.

When: 10.00am until 1.00pm
23rd and 26th October 2024

Where: Bendigo Station

To register: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/forms/try-before-you-ride

Our Walking Group is on this Thursday.

Dear parents, carers, and other special people of children living with disabilities and/or mental ill-health.

Join us for a gentle walk (and a FREE Coffee!) as we come together to support and connect with one another.

Date: Thursday (24 October 2024)
Time: 9.30am - 11.00am
Location: Lake Weeroona (meet at Coffee Man)
For more information contact - Carolyn - [email protected]

Free Webinar

Changes to the NDIS

This webinar by Amaze will unpack the NDIS amendments.

Presenter, Kim Henderson an NDIS expert, will help you understand the changes, how they will affect NDIS plans, and what changes you might need to consider for you or your family.

When: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Wednesday 23 October 2024

To register: https://www.amaze.org.au/news-and-events/events/

Free online webinar

Preparing for Pathways to Employment Post School

This webinar presented by the NDIS is for students with a disability in years 9-12, their parents, and carers.

The session will discuss a range of NDIS-funded supports and other assistance available to help young people build skills to prepare for their transition from school, and support them in achieving employment and other goals.

The webinar is being presented on a number of occasions -

10.00am – 11.30am, Tuesday 22 October 2024
1.00pm – 2.30pm, Wednesday 23 October 2024
6.00pm – 7.30pm, Thursday 24 October 2024

To register: https://www.ndis.gov.au/events/10279-preparing-pathways-employment-post-school

Carers Week 2024
13 – 19 October 2024

Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC) takes this opportunity to recognise the contributions of the over 750 000 carers across Victoria.

Whatever their caring role, carers play a vital role in ensuring their loved ones have quality of life.

RIAC would like to encourage all carers to take some time out this week to care for themselves.

For information about supports RIAC offers carers check out our website –
https://riac.org.au/our-services/support-groups-for-carers/

Free webinar

Goals and the NDIS

This presentation by Leap In will discuss the importance of planning your goals, and give examples of how to approach goals in your planning and review meetings.

When: 10am – 11am
Thursday 17 October 2024

To register:
https://www.leapin.com.au/knowledge-centre/leap-in-presents/

Our Walking Group is on this Thursday.

Dear parents, carers, and other special people of children living with disabilities and/or mental ill-health.

Join us for a gentle walk (and a FREE Coffee!) as we come together to support and connect with one another.

Date: Thursday (10 October 2024)
Time: 9.30am - 11.00am
Location: Lake Weeroona (meet at Coffee Man)

For more information contact - Carolyn - [email protected]