Navigating the NDIS in general practice

Do you feel confident when patients and carers ask for support and advice on NDIS eligibility, evidence gathering and documentation? Join your peers in this informative webinar that will discuss the role of GPs and how to support patients and NDIS applications in general practice

Presented by Brotherhood of St Laurence, Local Area Coordinators for the NWMPHN region, this session will provide information and resources to help both you and your patients to navigate the NDIS.

The session will cover the NDIS model, what supports are available and how they work with mainstream services, the vital role GPs play in assisting people with disability to apply, and the support systems available throughout the process for GPs and applicants.

Look out for our other upcoming NDIS education sessions:
•    Tuesday 30 March – Identifying eligible patients
•    Tuesday 27 April – Update on independent assessors 

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Discuss the history and function of the NDIS
• Demonstrate how NDIS interfaces with other mainstream services
• Illustrate how to find information to support patients in relation to NDIS process 
• Determine who can assist you to support patients with NDIS process