NDIS Update

NDIS Update As you may be aware, the roll-out plans for NSW were recently announced and these plans indicate that a majority of Sunnyfield services will transition from July, 2016. Further to this,if you are a Sunnyfield client who receive regular supports (e.g. Supportive Living, and Day Programs) you may be contacted by the National Disability Insurance Agency to arrange a meeting with a planner in the first 6 months of the transition period for your area. Sunnyfield clients who receive less regular or sporadic supports (e.g. Respite and Clinical Services) may not see a planner until the later months of your transition period. Accessing the NDIS From 1 July 2016, people living in Hunter New England, Southern NSW, Central Coast, Northern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains will be able to access the NDIS.  From 1 July 2017, the NDIS will be in place across the rest of NSW, and people living in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Sydney, South Eastern Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Murrumbidgee, Western NSW and Far West NSW will be able to access the NDIS.  What do I need to do?   Start working with your family, carers and providers to think about your current supports, your goals for the future and your support needs. Ask your current provider to make sure your information is up to date, ahead of planning discussions with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). Stay tuned for Sunnyfield's family  information sessions which will be coming to an area near you in November and December Sunnyfield's NDIS Sector Development Officer      Meet Sunnyfield's very own NDIS and Sector Development Officer, Joshua Ayscough. A key part of Josh's role is to scan and keep you up-to-date on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the changes that are happening in the sector that affect you. Josh has a background in supporting people with a disability in the Hunter Valley, a degree in Psychology and a Certificate IV in Disability. Josh has worked as support worker, service manager and co-ordinated the transition of clients through the entirety of the NDIS transition. Over the coming months there will be a lot of NDIS information released, speculation and changes. Josh's aim is to ensure that the communication is succinct, informative and answers specific NDIS questions you may have. Email: j.ayscough@sunnyfield.org.au Phone: 8977 8827