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Discounts to theme parks and other attractions & entertainment are currently on offer for locals. Check it out at the GC Summer Funds webpage.

gcsummerfunds.experienceoz.com.au

Were you affected by the storm on Christmas Day? Depending on the level of impact, you may be eligible for a grant from the Queensland Government.

Visit their website for more details.

SEQ Severe Thunderstorms Christmas Day 2023 Financial grants and support services are available for people affected by the SEQ severe thunderstorms on 25 December 2023.

Have you been affected by our recent storms? You may be eligible for a lump sum payment (up to $1,000) or short term allowance to help you.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information.

South East Queensland Severe Storms and Flooding, December 2023 to January 2024 - Services Australia Support for people affected by the south east Queensland severe storms and flooding that started in December 2023 and continued into January 2024.

PACE is a new system developed by the NDIA and is now in use

- New Plans will be developed in PACE
- Existing Participants with a change of circumstances will be developed in PACE
- From February 2024, all expiring Plans will start to progressively transition to PACE.

PLAN MANAGED PARTICIPANTS must record their plan manager on their plans. This will ensure your providers can be paid.

PARTICIPANT ENDORSED PROVIDER: Participants can endorse a provider and those that have an active provider in the system will automatically be endorsed

PARTICIPANTS don't need to let their providers know they have moved over to PACE, there is no change.

RELEASING FUNDS: The NDIA will release funds in instalments. participants with a three-year plan have their funds released in trenches every 12 months, while others may have their funding released each quarter.

ROLLOVER OF FUNDS: If a participant has migrated onto PACE, and have underspent their funding it will roll over to their next plan.

There are Category changes to support types and categories The are new categories and new names for support types.

City of Gold Coast – Active and Healthy

Do you know about the Active & Health program run by the Gold Coast City Council?

There are hundreds of free and low-cost activities every week for all shapes and sizes.

Click on the below link to view the calendar and filter by category!

Active & Healthy calendar Use our calendar to search a range of free/low-cost Active & Healthy Program activities that are fun, enjoyable and suitable for all shapes and sizes.

Parents of a Bright Coordination participant checking out a Skyring robust housing solution at Coomera. Thanks Skyring Specialist Disability Accommodation

Really proud to have spent the afternoon yesterday with the parents of a client who were looking for a 1 Bedroom robust housing solution at Coomera on the Gold Coast for their son. Coming through and inspecting the property 5 weeks before completion affords us the opportunity to tailor the property to their specific needs and that’s what inspires us at
Skyring Specialist Disability Accommodation

QLD’s First Free Supermarket – Serving Our People (SOP)

Established during the COVID pandemic, Serving Our People has opened it’s first ‘free supermarket’ in Mermaid Beach, providing individuals across the Gold Coast with access to non-perishable groceries and household items.

Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

For further information click on the link below, or contact your Support Coordinator.

Gallery 3 — Serving Our People Inc. QLD’S FIRST FREE SUPERMARKET THE PEOPLE’S MARKET In a first of its kind initiative, Queensland's first 'free supermarket' has opened its doors to the community. The ‘free supermarket’, is located in Serving Our People's national headquarters in Mermaid Beach, and will provide individuals acr...

Did you know that the Gold Coast has a Special Needs Library?

Located in Nerang, the library provides resources to help with the development and rehabilitation of children and adults with special needs.

For further information click on the link below, or contact your Support Coordinator.

Special Needs Library Our Special Needs Library provides resources to help with the development and rehabilitation of children and adults with special needs.

The early childhood approach recognises that, as parents and carers, you are central in supporting your child’s development, and is about giving your child the best possible start in life.

Currently the NDIS early childhood approach supports children younger than 7 and their families however, from 1 July 2023, the age of children supported under the early childhood approach will progressively change to include children younger than 9.

WHO WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS TRANSITION?
• Children currently receiving NDIS support who turn 7 after July 1: they will remain with their early childhood partner until they turn 9 if support continues to be needed.
• Children younger than 9 who begin NDIS supports from July 1: they will be supported by an early childhood partner until they turn 9.

Children currently receiving NDIS support who turn 7 before July 1 will transition to a local area coordination partner as per the existing process.

If you have any questions, please contact your Support Coordinator and/or click on the links below.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/9175-age-children-supported-under-ndis-early-childhood-approach-changing

https://www.ndis.gov.au/print/pdf/node/9175 #:~:text=Currently%20the%20NDIS%20early%20childhood,over%20the%20next%202%20years

www.ndis.gov.au

Did you know RACQ offer roadside assistance for mobility scoots and wheelchairs with RACQ Everyday Lite?

You can:
• Get up to 4 call outs per year
• Have alternative transport arranged
• RACQ will tow your device 10km in any direction if taxi, rideshare or maxi taxi options aren’t suitable

You can click on this link for further details:

Everyday Lite Get roadside assistance for your scooter, bike, e-scooter, e-bike, mobility scooter or wheelchair. Get help 24/7, 365 days. Explore RACQ Everyday Lite now.

Did you know that Qantas provides discount travel on domestic Qantas flights for eligible people and their carers?

The Qantas Carer Concession Card is issued to people with significant support requirements who are unable to travel on the aircraft without the full-time assistance of a carer. A person is eligible when they need assistance when on the aircraft (including with meals/drinks, administration of medication, communicating with flight staff).

You can click on this link for further details:
https://pwd.org.au/services/qantas-carer-concession-card/

If you think you may be eligible and have further questions, please contact your Support Coordinator.

Qantas Carer Concession Card - People with Disability Australia Qantas Carer Concession Card Home » Services » Qantas Carer Concession Card We’re working to get people with disability the support they need to travel. Our Qantas Carer Concession Card service provides discount travel on domestic Qantas flights for eligible people and their carers. About the ca...

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