National Disability Insurance Agency

Chelsea is building her career skills 🔨 In her final school years, Chelsea accessed employment assistance to help her transition to work. Chelsea is now crafting her woodworking skills with her sights set on a career in cabinet making. Quietly spoken, Chelsea said she enjoys woodwork, and she developed an interest in it at school. ‘There’s something about the smell of wood and the feel of it. I really love learning how to make different things from it.’ At the Woodcraft Hub, Chelsea is also supported to learn to manage other vital workplace tasks. 'Once a month I'm rostered on to open up the hub,' she said. 'I go in, turn everything on, count the float and go outside to check the 2 dust collector bags from the ventilation system and replace the bags if they are full. I also greet customers, tell them about all the stock we sell and help them with any purchases.' 'Doing all these extra tasks is helping me to build my skills and confidence. Then I'll be able to look at doing a TAFE pre-apprenticeship course in cabinet making or even start to apply for cabinet making apprenticeships.' Tap for more information on employment assistance: https://ow.ly/tTB750U44um

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission invites you to have your say on proposed legislative changes to increase protections for NDIS participants and improve the quality and safety of supports for all participants. 📣 The NDIS Commission has released a consultation paper to explain the proposed changes. The consultation paper is available in Word and Easy Read versions. There will be no changes or transition to mandatory registration before 1 July 2025. Download the consultation papers and have your say: https://ow.ly/pzyk50U412L

We'll be at the upcoming Melbourne Disability and WorkAbility Expo on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November. Come and say hi! 👋 NDIA community engagement staff will be at the expo and can help answer questions you may have about access and planning. The expo will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/GEwX50U40Y2

Do you live in rural or regional Australia and have questions about the NDIS? We will be visiting rural and regional New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland. We will be alongside the Services Australia Mobile Service Centre either in person or online. We can talk to you about: • understanding the NDIS, including early childhood and local area coordination services • applying for the NDIS • using your NDIS plan • understanding funding options. Find a location near you: https://ow.ly/qV9Y50TBT4c

Come along and celebrate International Day of People with Disability with the Redlands community. Carers Queensland are hosting a free event at the Redlands Showgrounds on Wednesday 27 November from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Tap for more: https://ow.ly/6c8A50U40Kc

Colombian-born, 40-year-old Santi from Perth was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2A in 2014, and his condition is slowly weakening the muscles in his hips, shoulders and arms. It impacts his mobility and makes it harder for him to do regular everyday tasks. Simple things like walking, showering, dressing, preparing meals and doing his own washing has become difficult, taking away more time in his day. Grateful to live in Australia and have access to a life-changing NDIS, Santi said so many aspects of his life have improved. ‘The NDIS has meant a lot to me. Since I’ve been part of it, many aspects of my life have changed. Now I have access to do things I never believed I could’. Read more about how the NDIS is making a positive difference for participants like Santi in our latest Quarterly Report: https://ow.ly/VLh250U437h

Bryce Westbrook brings smiles to the faces of shoppers in his regional town, every time they walk through the doors and down the aisles. The bubbly 22-year-old started working at the Woolworths store in Berri about 2 months ago, fulfilling a long-time dream. Read Bryce's story: https://ow.ly/jlAs50TZXhK

The Be My Eyes app is helping to make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. The app connects users with a volunteer in their own language that can help them identify things such as expiry dates and distinguishing colours to help navigate where they are. Over 7 million people worldwide have volunteered to join the 'Be My Eyes' community. Tap for more: https://ow.ly/OAC250TYWSe

Find an NDIS provider near you 📍 Our provider finder tool can help you connect with the closest registered providers based on your suburb and postcode. The tool allows you to search based on the area where you are looking for services, provider name, and the type of services or provider you are looking for. Tap to start your search: https://ow.ly/RNZS50TIuT7

Enjoy the warmer weather and find an accessible beach near you. You can explore the full accessible beach directory by Accessible Beaches Australia Tap to see the full list: https://ow.ly/5bKR50TYX1i