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Parents & Carers

As well as supporting people with disabilities and their families, we believe in developing opportunities for parents and carers to ensure their lives, as well as the lives of those they care for and their immediate families, are enriched. We do this through assisting parents and carers to participate in their local community, foster relationships that strengthen informal networks provide information and support to plan for their future through key stages of life.

1. Caring for the Carer
To overcome some of the barriers that are associated with caring for a family member with a disability, Interchange Illawarra believes in providing holistic support to parents and carers.
2. Workshops & Information
We can provide one-on-one support to parents & carers to assist with the development of visual aids to support communication with the person you care for.
3. We Value Your Feedback
Your feedback, as well as ideas and suggestions for different activities is very much appreciated.
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Interchange Illawarra

4 days ago

Interchange Illawarra

Look who Sam bumped into 👊

One of our Interchange support workers was nice enough to set up this meet & greet with UFC champion Alex Volkanovski!

Great shot guys 💪
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Look who Sam bumped into 👊

One of our Interchange support workers was nice enough to set up this meet & greet with UFC champion Alex Volkanovski! 

Great shot guys 💪
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I think that support worker could do same for other support workers lol So cool

Looking good Sam

👌👌👌

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Interchange Illawarra

4 days ago

Interchange Illawarra

Youngcare Australia are holding an informative masterclass on getting the best out of your NDIS plan next Thursday, the 21st of January, at 1pm (Brisbane time).

The session is focused on "Being Creative and Getting the Most out of your NDIS Plan", and will be presented by Sally Coddington.

Sally has been the CEO of a disability service provider, is a past member of the NSW disability council, and will share her own tips and tricks that she's picked up after many years of developing creative plans!

If you're interested in attending the session, click the link below for information on how to register 🌐
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Youngcare Connect Live Masterclasses - Youngcare

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In partnership with Hand Heart Pocket, Youngcare Connect brings you our new Youngcare Connect Live Masterclasses. Hear from experts in disability and health, inspirational speakers and entertainers. Our guest speakers will help you navigate your way through the disability sector, learn a little alon...
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5 days ago

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Did you know that STA’s (Short Term Accommodation) aren’t limited to spending time in a respite house?

STA’s can be a flexible service, and with the right support planning, can be a great opportunity to work towards personal goals, such as developing life skills or living independently.

Click the link below to read about Liam's trip to Sydney late last year as a part of an STA through Interchange ⛱
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Short Term Accommodation with Interchange - Interchange Illawarra

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Did you know that STA’s (Short Term Accommodation) aren’t limited to spending time in a respite house? STA’s can be a flexible service, and with the right support planning, can be a great opportunity to work towards personal goals, such as developing life skills or living independently. Late l...
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7 days ago

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Are you, or someone you are supporting that has a disability, interested in exploring housing options in the future?

The Housing Hub are running online workshops offering support with your housing journey, and can teach you how to talk to the NDIS about your housing goals, family members are welcome too!

It will be held via Zoom on

Date: 16 February 2021
Time: 11am - 4pm

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NDIS Housing session for People with Disability| Illawarra Shoalhaven | NSW

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This workshop will focus on the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas in NSW
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2 weeks ago

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🎉 NDIS Acronym Guide 🎉

LAC, STA, OT, PM!? The NDIS can be tricky to navigate at the best of times – and the endless list of acronyms doesn’t make it any easier!

We’ve created a page with a list of the most common acronyms used, accompanied with explanations (sent in by our chairperson – thank you Susan!).

Click the link below to access the list, as well as a downloadable PDF if you would like to print your own copy 😃

interchangeillawarra.org/ndis-acronym-guide/
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NDIS Acronym Guide - Interchange Illawarra

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LAC, STA, OT, PM!? The NDIS can be tricky to navigate at the best of times – and the endless list of acronyms doesn’t make it any easier! We’ve provided a list below of the most common acronyms used accompanied with explanations. You can also download the PDF guide here: AAT – Administrative...
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Great resource, thank you 😀

That's awesome! I'll put it on the Illawarra Disability Alliance website too.

Terrific! Thanks!!

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Volunteers/Support Workers

 

Interchange Illawarra relies on the valued support of our volunteer/support workers in order to offer families high quality respite.

Fill out the form below to get in touch about becoming a Volunteer at Interchange Illawarra!

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Interchange Illawarra provides a choice of services for people with a disability and their parents/carers.

Since 1981 we’ve been improving lives by expanding horizons in so many ways.Today, under the NDIS we’re your partners in a new and flexible world, helping you make sense of vital services and maximising opportunity.To us, caring goes beyond physical wellbeing to include discovering new talents and abilities, new friendships, enriching life. We do this by offering you Individual Support.

Individual Support for people at all life stages. Interchange offers flexible levels of support tailored to the needs of the individual, from a few hours a week to 24 hours a day.

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Together, with many long established and quality assured respite and other support services, we add to the quality of life with a wide range of activities tailored to various needs and age groups.

Saturplay for children with autism, aged 4-12, that helps build friendships that last a lifetime.

Youth Group for teenagers and young adults with a disability, to spend time with people their own age.

Adult Groups for social events, movies, pamper days, tenpin bowling, outdoor experiences, the beach, barbecues, trips and short stays away for adults with a disability.

Ask us by making contact with Interchange Illawarra, you’ll make contact with a special community of passionate people who can help you with information, resources, advocacy, brokerage of services and a range of informed guidance and support.

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