Riverfront barbecue to celebrate people with disability
It was a long time coming but finally, after two years of COVID disruptions, a group of Gosford NDIS participants had the opportunity to celebrate International Day of People with…
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Employers urged to welcome workers with disability
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Central Coast workplaces to welcome job applicants with disability, following an NDIS Jobs and Skills forum. “People living with disability often face significant…
Gosford rally protests funding cuts to NDIS
People with disability, their families and workers in the sector on the Central Coast attended an event in Gosford recently as part of a National Day of Action to protest…
Disability providers to distribute rapid tests to disabled and support workers
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is preparing to work with local disability providers to distribute the Coast’s share of almost 300,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to be provided statewide…
Trilogy jump starts careers of disability support workers
A partnership between TAFE NSW Gosford and a Central Coast disability care provider has jump started the careers of 18 new support workers, and will be offered again this year….
Career opportunity for 20 job seekers
A collaboration between TAFE NSW and a Central Coast disability care provider will give 20 jobseekers the opportunity to start a career in one of the nation’s fastest growing sectors…
Reflect, think and craft a future with wings
Scott Jones of Woy Woy has encouraged fellow locals living with a disability and their families to share, learn and connect on a unique new website. The Paper Wings website,…
Government shelves plan for independent NDIS assessments
Assistant Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Carers and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says NDIS participants on the Coast can breathe a sigh of relief with the Federal Government…
Milkshakes and Masterpieces
Two new activities will be offered from July by Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) along with their usual range of Abilities Programs for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recipients. Expressions…
Disability initiative aims for more jobs, more care
People on the Central Coast living with disability are set to receive better care and support, with organisers and providers urged to apply for support under the More Jobs More…
85 local NDIS workers underpaid
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recovered $10,314 in unpaid wages for 85 workers at three businesses operating on the Central Coast and Mid North Coast, following an investigation into…
Helping a culturally diverse community access the NDIS
Newly-appointed Central Coast Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Community Connector, Keiko Clements, has a big job on her hands. Clements supports families with children and people with disabilities from multicultural…
New program offered to Coast schools
A new program in primary schools challenging stereotypes about disability will be facilitated on the Coast by Social Futures Local Area Co-ordinator for the NDIS, Maree Jenner, based in Gosford….
Tech-savvy siblings spread their wings
The family team behind Little Butterflies Technology is well on its way to achieving national recognition for their innovative work in disability tech, even though none of the members are…
Social Futures to deliver NDIS services on the Coast
Northern Rivers Social Development Council Ltd has been confirmed as the Central Coast’s new Local Area Coordination (LAC) Program partner to deliver NDIS services. Taking over the role from the…
$20,000 Federal grant awarded for NDIS App
A Green Point resident who devised an App to support self managing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) holders with their financial planning, has been awarded $20,000 from the Federal Government…
NDIS recipient numbers up 15 % in quarter
More than 5,000 people with disability on the Central Coast are currently receiving support through the NDIS, which is a 15 per cent increase on the last quarter. Member for…
Historic NDIS agreement signing at Point Clare
Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, alongside state and federal ministers, and local MPs, visited Fairhaven Services in Point Clare on May 25 to sign an…
New NDIS health service
Challenge Community Services, a new mental health service for local NDIS clients, recently opened a Therapeutic Services office in Tuggerah, employing four psychologists. Two of the on-site psychologists are also…
National Disability Insurance Scheme has major teething problems
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, has been asked to help a large number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in her electorate due to delays and funding cuts….