AN information session to help those dealing with psychosocial disability in Margaret River will not only deliver afternoon tea, but also an insight into the current National Disability Insurance Scheme My Way trial occurring in the South West.
South West resident Veronica Bruce will be one of the facilitators of the event on Friday from 1-3pm.
Ms Bruce’s daughter Amy is a part of the trial that commenced last October, where she is currently using a personal funding plan based on the criteria for psychosocial disability.
The term psychosocial disability recognises that for some people experiencing mental health issues, the effects are disabling.
The effects from this can prevent an individual from fully participating in the community, missing out on work, study or social opportunities.
The WA NDIS My Way model is funded by the state and federal government and is designed to support all people with a disability to live life as well as possible.
“The big difference I have experienced with WA NDIS My Way, is that it’s centred on my situation and my goals,” she said.
“I have been given the right as an individual to make my own decisions and have choice and control over my life."
The support for Amy has a trickle effect to the rest of her family, with the program enabling her parents time to pursue their own activities as she now has the ability to care for her own.
On an individual level, Amy believes the support she has in place is helping her to recover, reducing stress levels and also reducing the severe anxiety she suffers with her mental illness.
For more information about the session, call Lindsay Harlow at Richmond Wellbeing on 9350 8800 or via email Lindsay.harlow@rw.org.au.
