A Note from The Chair
I
am sure I echo the thoughts of It is so important to EBL that we
many of you, by starting my notes are responsive to the needs of our
with “THANK GOODNESS THE members, and that we provide
ELECTION IS OVER”. Regardless feedback wherever we can to all
of your political persuasion, the relevant government and agency
bombardment of campaign material departments as to needs that aren’t
seemed incessant, and in my view, being addressed. So, I cannot stress
went on for far too long! enough how much we value the
Hopefully things will now settle down,
and the government will now get
on with governing – which, because
things have been in caretaker mode,
has not been happening for some
weeks. So that can only be a good
thing.
A few weeks ago, I attended the
Carer Advisory Group coffee
morning. David Caudrey, the
Disability Advocate for S.A. in relation
to the NDIS, was also present, and a
very interesting and frank discussion
ensued between all those present.
One of the carers remarked that
sessions and other events like the
Mystery Bus Tour, where you can all
exchange information in an informal
way, and staff and the Board of EBL
hear about what is important to you.=
Finally, as winter surrounds us, even
though it is not my favourite season,
I give thanks for the long-awaited
rain, and hope for more, for our
farmers, our gardens, and our
reservoirs. The season for lots of
soup!
Sue Chapman
attending a conference about the Chairperson
NDIS was “like sitting an exam, it EBL Disability Services
was so stressful”, and that really
resonated with me. I think he was
given some valuable information to
provide in relation to what is working
and what is still not working.
My NDIS journey is now underway
– I’m the nominee for plans for my
husband and my son. It’s a time
consuming and at times frustrating
learning curve. Some of you are
now into your second plan, and
are becoming more adept at
understanding how things work, and
more proactive about questioning
or seeking advice. I think that’s the
big thing to remember – if you don’t
understand something, seek advice –
from either your plan manager, if you
have one, or your LAC (Local Area
Co-ordinator).
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