NDIS Recent Changes and Applying for the NDIS with Autism and ADHD

WWDACT is a systemic advocacy and peer support organisation for women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability in the ACT region. Established in 1995, WWDACT follows a human rights philosophy, based on theConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)and theConvention on the Elimination of (All Forms Of) Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). It works with government and non-government organisations to improve the status and lives of women with disabilities in the ACT and surrounding region. Our priority areas include: equity, health, violence prevention, environmental safety and housing.WWDACT, through its membership, has strong links to relevant ACT advocacy organisations and also has a close association with Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), the peak organisation for women with all types of disabilities in Australia.WWDACT has won several awards for our work, including the 2015 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award for Excellence in Championing Human Rights and the 2012 International Women’s Day Award, Community Category.

Women With Disabilities ACT

The NDIS has recently made changes in October 2024. This workshop will provide an update on these, as well as information on applying.

As part of the Our Autonomy project, WWDACT and Nick Avery from South West Autism Network present a workshop covering; <ul><li>What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?</li></ul>Who is able to access the NDIS, how to apply, information you will need to provide, and who can help you to apply <ul><li>What are the recent changes to the NDIS?</li></ul>What is covered by the NDIS, changes to assessments and types of plan management <ul><li>How to apply for the NDIS with autism and ADHD- what information do you need to provide, what supports you can get</li></ul>Women, non-binary and gender diverse people, and support workers are all very welcome. For enquiries please contact; community@wwdact.org.au

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