Carer Connection Event: Building Confidence Using the NDIS

The NDIS can be a powerful tool for building independence, confidence and empowerment.

Join our free interactive session to gain clarity on how the NDIS works and to ask questions in a safe space. Learn strategies for plan reviews, advocacy, managing funds, choosing the right provider and more.

Enjoy lunch plus time for you to connect with other carers.

By attending carers can gain:

• Clarity on how the scheme works

• Strategies for preparing or reviewing plans

• More confidence to advocate for yourself or a family member

• Information on budgeting and managing funds

• Information to decide if your provider is right for you

• Understanding of Independent vs Registered providers

• Knowledge of if your Coordinator is working for you

• Understanding of your right to change providers

Mark Bates

My name is Mark, I have worked in the disability sector since 2019. I found my passion for supporting people with a disability after an accident that left me as a left below knee amputee. I have found myself a new normal which after a lot of hard work leaves me with very few limitations. I have found that information and learning is the key to reducing the effects of trauma, PTSD, burnout and personal growth. I am now manager of a mid sized organisation responsible for over 70 participants and 65 workers in Redcliffe. One of my main roles is ensuring staff and participants alike have the resources and ability to debrief when needed to reduce the risk of burnout.