Turning 16 and Transition to Adulthood

This workshop will cover questions that are frequently asked by families about the transition from childhood to adulthood, particularly at ages 16 and 18 with developmental disability.

We will discuss:

• Carer payments/allowance 16+years, evidence of disability
• Health Care Card entitlements, application and eligibility
• Disability Support Pension application for 16 year olds
• Talking to Centrelink, Medicare and NDIS as your child’s nominee
• Medicare privacy after a child turns 14
• Transitioning out of school and the NDIS

Guest Presenters:

• Centrelink (Services Australia), Community Engagement Officer
• DDWA Support Coordination Manager, Anne Livingston

If you have other specific questions that you want addressed, you can email them through in advance to ddwa@ddwa.org.au

Who is invited? Carers, supporters and parents of children with developmental disability aged 14 - 18 years and over.

When: Wednesday 1st November, 2023

Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Where: City West Lotteries House (Conference Room)

2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA 6005

Morning tea provided.

Any other enquiries please phone Leticia Grant or Teresa Pracilio on 9420 7203.

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