Lake Joondalup Baptist College is thrilled to confirm that after the success of the 2020 Student Diversity Expo, we will again be showcasing what is available to those on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS - https://www.ndis.gov.au/) through a variety of local services that are on offer to support our students and families.

Date: Thursday 2 September 2021

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Lake Joondalup Baptist College, Sports Centre Conference Room

As parents and carers, you will be given information about school supports through an NDIS plan and have the opportunity to talk one on one to staff from local agencies regarding their services. This is also a great opportunity for parents to meet the Learning Enhancement Team from K – 12.

Representatives from the following agencies will be present at the Expo:

• Guest Speaker will be Audrey Rose from The Neurodiversity Network- who will be giving a short talk about her personal journey from diagnosis as an adult, and beyond.
• AIM Therapy for Children – offers speech and language, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services.
• Direction Psychology – offers individual therapy, group therapy and psychometric testing for learning behavioural disorders.
• Smart Talk – offers speech pathology and services that help students from speech to social skills.
• APM – helping families with disability access the support they need.
• Edge Employment – assisting people to find meaningful employment.
• Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) - national provider of disability supports that inspire and enrich lives every day.
• The Neurodiversity Network (Audrey Rose) - assisting clients with individualised support to navigate the NDIS in order to develop and achieve lifelong person-centred goals.
• Autism Association of WA – supporting personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism.
• Peoples 1st Program – specialising in providing education and counselling in resilience, self-esteem, hygiene plus much more.
• Ocean Heroes – helping children build confidence through surfing
• Your Way Personal Coaching Services (Sarah MacDermott) – Information and coaching to empower and support families to engage more confidently with the NDIS

These agencies specialise in providing support to students and families during their school life. If you would like to attend this event please RSVP (with number of attendees) by email to Sarah.Ferreira@LJBC.wa.edu.au by 30 August 2021.

Acting Head of Secondary Learning Enhancement