1. NDIS Launch - Barwon Region Vicki Cameron Respite, Recreation & Family Support Manager

2. Gateways Support Services Inc Gateways Support Services currently supports over 1300 children, young people & adults with disabilities in the Barwon South Western region. This includes: Early Intervention Therapy Services Community Living Support Facility Based Respite Placement & Support (for children in out of home care) Respite & Recreation

4. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

5. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

6. The NDIS is going ahead as planned

7. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

8. People with disabilities are at the centre of the scheme

9. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

10. The system may still have winners & losers

11. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

12. Preparing for the NDIS Support participants and families to understand this new system Know what you want to deliver Have you got the staffing resources to meet the demand? Be prepared to make hard decisions Have strong financial systems in place Have sound IT systems

13. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

15. Steve at the Melbourne Show

16. Having fun at the Show

17. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

18. The 7 things you NEED to know about the NDIS NOW 1.The NDIS is going ahead as planned 2.People with disability, their families and carers are at the centre of the scheme 3.The old system was inefficient, fragmented and unfair 4.The NDIS is operating across Australia and soon will be in Queensland 5.Over 7300 people’s lives have already been improved 6.Participant satisfaction is at 94% 7.The NDIS is on budget.

19. Balancing the books will have its challenges

20. We are committed to supporting people with disabilities to have a better life