Anyone started with the NDIS?

Hi everyone @Twinklelight @Queenie @CheerBear @Bunniekins and @Mazarita

The meeting went really well. The prep I did for it was exactly what was needed and the disability advocate was really on the ball. She helped clarify a few things that I hadn't made notes about (although I was aware of them). And bro and sil totally agreed with my answers to her questions. There's only one job I have to do before the actual planning meeting with NDIS LAC next week. (Local Area Co-ordinator). That's to make a table prioritising my goals and connecting them to the required supports. Bro and sil will collaborate on this. I feel so supported and a lot more confident now.

@Twinklelight I'm glad to hear you have an advocate. They helped me heaps with preparing for an AAT hearing (which didn't end up happening as NDIS conceded and accepted me) including getting a legal aid lawyer for me that was funded by them. They are staying on board until I have a plan from NDIS that works for me.

They all said I was really well prepared. And reminded me that this should be the exciting part of the journey!

Hello @eth. I am having an in person planning meeting on the 18th July with the LAC. I have completed the pre-planning booklet outlining goals and objectives and have identified barriers and ways the NDIS can assist me. I'm not looking for a huge package, just some increased support with a worker, a couple of extra psychologist sessions and access to regular, pre-planned respite. I have both a support worker and a disability advocate coming with me. We shall see how I go. I'm still not holding my breath!

Sounds promising @Queenie. My meeting is on this Monday morning.

Good luck for Monday morning @eth. I'll be thinking of you.

Thanks a lot @Queenie

Feeling unsettled and anxious - the meeting with the NDIS LAC person is tomorrow morning. Just hoping the list of goals, supports needed and hours of same required is finished today. Sil is helping with it but she also has a busy day. So all I can do for now is pass the hours today without spinning out about it. My funding package for a year hangs on the outcome of the meeting.

@Queenie @Twinklelight @CheerBear @Mazarita @Bunniekins and anyone else who sees this.

Thanks @CheerBear. No plans today - no motivation, but on edge. Tempted to take a prn to relax and slow my mind. If there was ever a time for it .........