ResourcesPeer Support
Website - NDIS events - QLD Government
22 June 2015
The Queensland Government has an online calendar which has NDIS related events such as forums, workshops, information sessions and webinars. These are hosted by a range of service providers, advocacy organisations, and government. These events are designed to help Queenslanders prepare for the NDIS.
Facebook - NDIS and Me
19 June 2015
NDIS and Me is a closed Facebook group just for Australians with Down syndrome and their families. The aim of the group is to help its members to get ready and get the best outcomes they can from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Website - Limbs 4 Kids
11 June 2015
Limbs 4 Kids supports Australian children and young people with congenital and acquired limb differences. Limbs 4 Kids provides assistance to parents, carers, siblings, family members, healthcare providers, educators and community workers.
Report - Disability Loop Gap Analysis Roundtable One
15 May 2015
Disability Loop hosted a roundtable in February 2015. A roundtable is a meeting where people come together to talk about something and work out what should happen next. Groups that represent people with disability across the country were invited. These groups talked about NDIS projects, about gaps in the information about the NDIS, and more. We put all of the information about this meeting into a report. You can read or download this report here.
Facebook - NDIS Grassroots Discussion group
26 April 2015
The NDIS Grassroots Discussion group on Facebook is a place for members to share information and have conversations around the NDIS.
Website - Self managing your funding
26 April 2015
In Control Australia has a newsletter, resources and online peer support groups for people who want to manage their own funding. Website last updated 2012.
Website - Limbs 4 Life
21 April 2015
Limbs 4 Life aims to provide information and support to amputees and their families, while promoting an inclusive community.
You can find lots of information about the NDIS here, and lots of information about peer support here.
Website - Peer Connect
19 April 2015
The Peer Connect website is for people living with disability and their families. It has information about:
- having choice and control in your life
- Peer Support Networks
- the NDIS
Videos - Living a good life
17 April 2015
These videos tell the stories of people with disability and how they have used support and control to get a good life. (Captions, no audio description).