Alfred Health Carer Services – new NDIS workshops for carers (see attached flyers for details)
* NDIS 1 Basics and Access
Tuesday 22 May from 10 – 11:30am in Dandenong
* NDIS 2 Pre planning
Monday 14 May from 10 – 12 noon in Caulfield
Wednesday 16 May from 10 – 12 noon in Frankston
Tuesday 5 June from 10 – 12 noon in Dandenong
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ROLLOUT OF NATIONAL DISABIITY INSURANCE SCHEME (NDIS) COMMENCING 1 APRIL 2018 IN BAYSIDE-PENINSULA CATCHMENT AREA
Neami Central Intake for Bayside-Peninsula catchment of Mental Health Community Support Service (MHCSS) – referrals will close as of 1 April for Individual Client Support Packages (ICSP)
As clarified by Phil Watson (Acting Manager – Neami National MHCSS Intake)…The NDIS rollout in Bayside-Peninsula catchment commences on 1 April 2018. Neami Central Intake will cease accepting MHCSS referrals from 1 April 2018.
Clients / consumers who may benefit from mental health support and are aged from 16 – 65 yo are encouraged to contact Neami on 1300 379 462 to initiate the MHCSS referral process as soon as possible. Please note that consumers who are either on the Neami wait list (by 30 March) OR have existing MHCSS packages, will be supported to transition into the NDIS. After 30 March, all new referrals will need to be made directly to the NDIS (1800 800 110).
N.B. Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) services will continue to operate unchanged by NDIS transition. Adult Residential Rehabilitation (ARR) services will also continue to be allocated for a period of time, but will also eventually transition to NDIS along with Individual Client Support Packages (ICSP).
Inner South Family and Friends Carer Support Group Meeting Tuesday 13 March 2018
You are invited to join us for our next support group meeting to hear our guest speakers Justine Copley-Smith, Care Coordinator – Mental Health Integrated Complex Care (MHICC) Service and colleague from Star Health. For more information see flier ISFAF Support Group meeting Tuesday 13 March 2018
Mojo ’18 Short Film Festival
Alfred Health Carer Services Friday Extra
The latest Friday Extra has excellent coverage of news and events for carers in southern and bayside region.
http://mailchi.mp/48aec15e4862/friday-extra-heating-up-on-the-news-front-in-january?e=b98a7291db
National Disability Insurance Scheme Information Courses presented by Carers Victoria
Bookings are essential as there are only 20 places available for these free NDIS information courses for carers of people with mental health issues. See details below.
NDIS Information Sessions in City of Port Phillip and Glen Eira
The City of Port Phillip and Glen Eira are presenting free information sessions on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, in partnership with other organisations, for carers and consumers. Registration is essential and early booking is advised. Please see details below.
Inner South Family and Friends Support Group Meeting Tuesday 13 February 2018
You are invited to join us for our first meeting of the new year on Tuesday 13 February 2018 at Betty Day Centre 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda. Please find details in the flyer below:
ISFAF Support Group Meeting February 2018 Simon Jones and Melinda Jones
News from Alfred Health Carer Services, Wellways and Tandem
You can access Alfred Health Carer Services Friday Extra with information on NDIS sessions for carers here: http://mailchi.mp/e5646f179afb/friday-extra?e=a2d63ca51a
Wellways News has information on the Doorway Program and NDIS https://www.vision6.com.au/v/13219/1778861095/email.html?k=yFjALCL10jq8nksHM_cJ8hOloXyjmq6TSHT_IWzWaro
Tandem eNews lists a number of conferences coming up in 2018
http://mailchi.mp/c22133a5d496/dfxn4oqrm0-1230777?e=34088e3417
Inner South Family and Friends end of year Dinner 12 December 2017
End of Year Dinner
7.30 pm Tuesday 12 December 2017 at Tacco and Tosca
251 Richardson Street Middle Park
Tacco & Tosca’s photo
Bookings are essential. Phone 9076 4713 (leave message if no-one present) or send email to isfaf@alfred.org.au
Please book as seating is limited. Cost: $10 with pension card, $15
BYO (with corkage) or purchase at own expense