Newcastle, NSW – In many countries, those with disabilities do not get the care and support they need to not only become compassionate members of society but to accept themselves. Australia is trying to help change the stigma around disability by implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS provides assistance through funding and grants for disabled people. In Newcastle, those with disabilities can find help with the NDIS through Create A Sense of Place.
Create A Sense of Place is an independent organisation that provides disability assistance to children and adults with disability. It provides coordination of mentoring and support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Their goal is to provide services for adults with disabilities so that they can find their own place in the world. They help their patients to connect with professionals and providers throughout the community that are right for their needs. Some of the services they offer include coordination of supports which is the process they go through to get to know their patients so that they can match them with a provider that’s right for them. Their other service is mentoring to develop a program that makes their patients feel special. They also offer group workshops that help with skills like self-esteem building and much more. Create A Sense of Place is third party verified and their provider number is 4050009492.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a health care program that the Australian Government passed in 2013, though the idea for a program for the disabled has been around since 1974. The first part of the scheme rolled out in the middle of 2013 to only South Australia and other parts. By the end of 2013, there were 5,400 people utilizing the services of the NDIS. The NDIS was then rolled out nationally in July 2016 as the demand for disability services increased.
People, both children and adults, should never be ashamed of aspects of themselves that are out of their control, yet it is an issue that everyone has to deal with. Those with disabilities don’t have endeavor the journey to self-love and betterment on their own. Create A Sense of Place can assist those interested in gaining the ability to create their own life. For more information or to find where to contact them, visit their website.
Media Contact
Company Name: Create A Sense of Place
Contact Person: Bridgette Kirkpatrick
Email: bridgette@createasenseofplace.com.au
Phone: 0410782755
City: Newcastle
State: NSW 2300
Country: Australia
Website: http://createasenseofplace.com.au