Day: 5 October 2021

NDIS COVID-19 Information Session

5 October 2021

The National Disability Insurance Agency would like to invite participants, their families and support networks to a free, online information session about COVID-19 across Australia. Event details: Hosted by NDIS National Disability Insurance SchemeThursday, 14 October 2021, 18:00-19:00Register for the event here Information provided at this session will cover the NDIS supports available for participants […]

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Moderna vaccine now available

5 October 2021

Another COVID-19 vaccine option is available if you are wanting to be COVID vaccinated. The Australian Government has secured supplies of the Moderna (Spikevax). This is an mRNA vaccine, as is Pfizer (Comirnaty). Information on the vaccines is available here. More information on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can be found here. To request a document […]

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SDA Finder

5 October 2021

Participants, families and carers can now use the SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Finder to find SDA vacancies across Australia. There are more than 1,000 vacancies listed on the NDIS website. You can search for current SDA vacancies by location, building type, number of residents, price and more. Each listing gives you options for finding out […]

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A person wearing a mask lies on a tyre swing looking at the camera.

Making the most of the small moments

5 October 2021

OCC residents and housemates, Mary and Sarah, got to enjoy the sun while in lockdown with a walk in the park. Support worker, Elizabeth, took these amazing photographs that show the joy that time outside with friends can bring. Our staff work with our residents to determine what they want their day to look like […]

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COVID-19 meal preparation and delivery

5 October 2021

On 10 September 2021 the NDIA introduced temporary flexibility to help certain participants in lockdown areas access meal preparation and delivery support, to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. This is available to you if: • you would normally use your existing Core supports plan to pay a support worker to help you prepare […]

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