25th February 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: What do you need to know for your child with disability when they are 14-18+ years old?
This popular workshop for family/carers will cover crucial questions and concerns frequently raised by families regarding Centrelink, NDIS and Medicare for young people with intellectual disability aged 14, 16, 18 – those who are approaching adulthood. It’s especially important to know what you should start doing before your child turns 16. We’ll talk about what you need to know.
We will cover a range of topics, including:
- Medicare Privacy After a Child Turns 14
- Centrelink: Centrelink Nominees, Disability Support Pension, Health Care Card
- Carer Payments/Allowance (16+ years)
- NDIS Nominees
- Guardianship / Administration
- And more
We are also pleased to have guest presenters joining us:
- Centrelink (Services Australia), Community Engagement Officer:
offering insights into government support programs
Morning tea provided.
For more information or assistance with registration, please contact Teresa Pracilio: Phone (08) 9420 7203 or email ddwa@ddwa.org.au
Approaching Adulthood Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 25th February 2025
Time: 9.30am – 12:30pm
Location: City West Lotteries House
2 Delhi St, West Perth
Cost: $10 DDWA members / $25 non-members
Become an individual DDWA member for free here: https://ddwa.org.au/membership.
