UNVEILING OUR NDIS STARS
Keesha is photographed as part of AnglicareSA’s upcoming NDIS campaign.
I t was lights, camera, action for three AnglicareSA customers who recently participated in a professional photoshoot, and will soon become the faces of a marketing campaign to promote AnglicareSA’s disability and mental health services. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has brought changes to the way disability services in Australia are funded, giving customers greater choice around how they receive care and support. The NDIS started rolling out for children’s services in South Australia in 2013, and in July this year adults aged between 18 and 64 years will begin to enter the scheme based on where they live. The campaign will focus on the goals and needs of the customers, and how AnglicareSA can help them reach these goals through our range of disability and mental health services. George accesses AnglicareSA’s Bridge View Connected Housing service, and he loves to read and learn. When we asked George if he would like to participate in the campaign, he was very excited and said, “AnglicareSA has helped me a lot so I thought I’d do a good turn for them.” Caroline, 10, became involved with AnglicareSA when her mother Katherine contacted AnglicareSA’s NDIS
Customer Advocate to find out what it meant for Caroline and how she could make the most of Caroline’s package. Caroline loves the colour purple and playing with her dolls. Keesha, 24, was also excited to take part in the shoot. “My favourite parts of the day were having my hair done, and the drawing. It was very hot and sweaty under the lights, but it was fun and the people made me laugh," Keesha said. Keesha loves to draw, in particular anime characters. Kate Rush, AnglicareSA Senior Manager of Community Inclusion, said that the NDIS will give customers more choice about how they can access the services they need. “At AnglicareSA all of our services are now custom-made,” Kate said. “We listen to what it is that a customer is looking for, we understand their situation and the ambitions that they have, and we use all of our resources, staff and services to work with them to essentially design the service that they’re after.” Look out for the campaign later this year! If you or someone you know has a question about the NDIS, call our dedicated NDIS information and enquiry line on 1800 953 001 or email ndis@anglicaresa.com.au.
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