People with disability, their carers and families are invited to meet organisations that provide NDIS accredited services to local residents on Wednesday 11 April from 10.30am - 4.30pm at Dee Why RSL.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the free expo was an important resource for people with disability on the Northern Beaches to learn what NDIS provider services are on offer in the local area.

“This is a chance for people with disability, their families and carers to examine a variety of support options for their NDIS plan.

Expo visitors can speak directly with staff from the NDIS, Uniting Local Area Coordination, Ability Links and Synapse Appeals Service about the process of applying for the NDIS, preparing for a review or appeal, or ask any other questions. Several families will also share their NDIS story.

As well as exhibitions from around 50 NDIS service providers, specialist seminars will also be held on the day including:

- 11am Plans for children aged 0-8

- 1pm Plans for students and adults - including employment

- 3pm Plan reviews and appeals

For information, contact Disability Services on 9942 2686 or visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

The NDIS is an Australia-wide scheme to support people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers. It is being progressively rolled out across NSW to replace the current NSW disability support system and will be operating state-wide by July 2018.