NDIS Advocacy
The advocacy role ensures people with a disability, their families and carers are fully prepared and supported for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Advocate will be available one day a week until the end of June 2019 by appointment only.
The primary objectives of the role include:
- Explaining to current and potential participants of Interchange LMR, families and carers the key aspects of the NDIS and its potential impact on their lives;
- Assisting participants with preparing for Plan Reviews and for a Review of a Reviewable Decision.
NDIS Resources
Here are some resources and articles you may find of interest regarding the NDIS….
Advocate available for NDIS Plan Review preparation Jan 18, 2019- NDIS Advocate, Marie Whitrow is available one day a week until the end of June 2019, and is by appointment only.
So you have received your next NDIS Plan….. Dec 3, 2018- So you have received your next NDIS Plan. What do you do now to ensure continuity of supports with ILMR?
Intereach NDIS Community Information Sessions Oct 11, 2018- Intereach are conducting drop in Community Information sessions at Bendigo and Echuca during October.... 
NDIS Workshops – Loddon Region Jun 14, 2018- NDIS Implementation and Scheduled Review Workshops in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca and Kyneton
Meet Jackie, NDIS Advocate & Community Facilitator (Mildura) May 28, 2018- Jackie joined Interchange in Mildura as a Community Facilitator in August 2017 and has since added NDIS Advocate Mildura to her role
NDIS what it means for you Nov 25, 2017- The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australia-wide scheme, supporting people with permanent and significant disability.
Marie, talks about NDIS Support Coordination Sep 20, 2017- Interchange LMR Advocate, Marie, talks about NDIS Support Coordination