Carer Social Catch Up, Townsville

Charters Towers Therapeutic Group and Social Carer Support

Carer Support Morning

Senior Helpers Dementia Workshop

Ingham Social Carer Support Group

Disaster preparedness workshop

Townsville Therapeutic Group

What is Plan Management? Plan management supports you to manage your NDIS plan by paying for and monitoring the funded supports on your behalf. This means that you will have more time to achieve your goals and live your life without needing to process claims through the Portal. The Mercy NDIS Plan Management service is like having your own personal accountant - we ensure that you have the flexibility of using services of your choice including non NDIA registered providers, paying your invoices, creating service bookings and issuing monthly statements. How does Plan Management work? 1. With support from your Support Coordinator (if you have one), you choose the services or businesses you want to employ, and gather costings and/or quotes for services to be provided; 2. You send these details to the Plan Manager, for confirmation that: a. There is relative budget for these costs; b. That the provider/business is a legitimate business or provider eligible for payments; c. That the service is being costed in accordance with NDIA pricing guide regulations. 3. The Plan Manager confirms with you that the service and costs are suitable & provides confirmation whether or not to proceed with the booking of supports; 4. You then engage the service or business to complete works or service. 5. Following completion of the work/ service, the business sends the invoice directly to the Plan Manager to handle (with adherence to current GST requirements) 6. The Plan Manager confirms with you that the work/ service has been performed/ delivered to your satisfaction; 7. If so, the Plan Manager creates the service booking and facilitates payment of the invoice 8. Each month, the Plan Manager issues an itemised statement so you are up to date at all times. For more information Mercy Community Services, 111 Charters Towers Road, Phone: 44 218 300 Please contact Kate Jacka, kate,jacka@mercycs.org.au on 0419 126

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Call for Submissions: Growing up Aboriginal in Australia

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IACO | Research Study on Carers of Persons with Heart Failure

Carers Australia has teamed up with Heart Support-Australia to promote the IACO International Alliance of Carer Organisations) four nation study of carers of people with heart failure. The other countries involved are Canada, the UK and the US. The study is to determine the impact of caring for somebody in heart failure on family and friend carers and better target related support services. Please follow the link below to take part in the study.

National Disability Insurance Scheme - NDIS Home Page | National Disability Insurance Scheme

THE NDIS IS AVAILABLE IN MT ISA Community Information Session The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing disability support. Please join experienced staff from the National Disability Insurance Agency to learn more about accessing the scheme and the types of support available for people with disability, families and carers. Red Earth Hotel, Cnr Rodeo Drive and West Street, Mount Isa (Ballroom)  Wednesday, 15 February 1.30pm – 2.30pm  Thursday, 16 February 9.00am – 10.00am Starting your NDIS Plan Talk to us about bringing your NDIS Plan to life Once your plan is approved, it is time to put it in to action. Depending on your situation there are a range of people who can help you implement your plan and support you to start receiving supports. Please come along with your NDIS Plan and have your questions answered by experienced staff from the National Disability Insurance Agency. Red Earth Hotel, Cnr Rodeo Drive and West Street, Mount Isa (Ballroom) We’re available between:  Wednesday, 15 February – 3.30pm to 6.30pm  Thursday, 16 February 10.30am to 1.00pm To Register Go to the Queensland Events page at www.ndis.gov.au to register online. Alternatively, please email nqengagement@ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements. Children under adult supervision are welcome. Places are limited.