My Choice Matters is an independent organisation working with people with disability to live life their way and get the most out of the changing disability system, with NDIS giving people an opportunity to receive individualised support and funding.

In order to take full advantage of the NDIS, people with disability, their family members and carers need to think in advance and prepare for their planning meetings and this workshop will help with that.

Our Get More Skills: A Good Life workshop facilitators will discuss the NDIS, and how setting goals can help participants make the most of the new system. The workshop includes practical hands-on activities and take-home tools, and is free and open to anyone with a disability or who is a family member or carer. The organisers are able to supply interpreters, personal care and other assistance to make the workshop as accessible as possible.

Facilitator Cathy Fiden is excited to be coming to Tenterfield to run the workshop. Travelling all around the state she sees first-hand the benefits people are experiencing from being better informed about the NDIS, options and plans, and forming their personal goals.

“We give people the chance to really think about their lives and the things that are important to them as individuals, rather than just what is on offer,” she said.

“They start considering hopes and dreams that they had put to the side due to a lack of opportunities. People leave the workshops feeling they have a practical starting point and that they know how to move forward towards a good life.

To register for the workshop visit the events page at www.mychoicematters.org.au or call 1800 144 653. The workshop runs from 10am to 2.30pm.