Local Area Coordination (LAC) - Hunter New England Central

Service Description

The Local Area Coordination program provides support for people aged 9-65 access the NDIS Scheme. Local Area Coordinators work with people who have an NDIS plan or need assistance with linking to mainstream or community providers. The program also assists families and carers to help them plan for their future, build on their strengths and skills, and develop networks in their own communities so they are able to manage their lives outside of the traditional disability service system. Coordinators also work with communities to help them become more welcoming and inclusive of people with disability.

Alternate Names: Ability Links NSW

https://lac.uniting.org/home

02 8833 0570

lacinfo@uniting.org

Shop 1, 224 Pacific Highway - access off Pearson Street Mall
Charlestown, NSW, 2290

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Self referral, anyone may contact

Service Fees

None

Languages (other than English)

Telephone interpreter

Disability Access

Yes. Wheelchair access

Organisational Information

Area Served

Central Coast LHD; Hunter New England LHD

Parent Organisation

Uniting

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 4 April 2024