NDIS forum a success

An NDIS forum held recently at Blue Haven provided up-to-date information for participants, their families and carers.

The forum was hosted by Federal Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell Emma McBride, Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten, and State Parliamentary Secretary for Disability Inclusion and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch.

The Central Coast is home to more than 10,000 NDIS participants.

Attendees heard from Shorten on the significant reforms the Federal Labor Government has made to the NDIS, putting participants at the centre of all decision making and protecting the scheme for generations to come.

Tesch provided an update on the disability inclusion work of the NSW Government, such as upgrades to train stations such as Tuggerah and making community spaces more accessible.

Shorten took questions from attendees seeking updates and assistance, with a commitment to follow up each case.

Representatives from the NDIS and Services Australia were on hand to further assist with enquiries.

Since being elected, McBride has directly helped more than 800 NDIS participants and their families who have contacted the office seeking assistance.

“The Central Coast is home to many NDIS participants, so it was important participants, their families and carers heard directly from the Minister and were able to ask questions,” she said.

“I was delighted that so many people could join the forum, and I thank everyone who shared their story.

“Since coming to government, we’ve worked to create a better NDIS for participants, their families and carers.”