Wishing you a delightful spring season and as the weather starts to warm up and below are some updates from THC from the past two months.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28th October at Dougherty Centre, Chatswood from 6 pm. The invitations went out separately last Friday. Please RSVP by Monday 21 October to let us know if you will be joining us in person or online, and if in person if you have any special dietary needs. A link to the Annual Report will also be sent out a week prior to the AGM, on 21st October via email.
It is still not too late to renew your membership or apply for a new membership with THC! As a Financial Member you have Voting Rights at our AGM. Use the link here to apply now!! 👉 Apply for THC Membership 👈
We would like to thank everyone who completed our three-year independent surveys, supported by X Ref. The survey results are out and we will be communicating the detailed results with you shortly through email. The overall results were encouraging and, in most cases, we were well above the sector benchmark on each question. Here’s a brief overview of the survey findings:
The Australian Parliament has approved changes to the NDIS legislation which means there will be some changes to the way the NDIS works, effective from 3rd October 2024. These changes include a new definition of NDIS supports, outlining what NDIS funding can and cannot be spent on, with further details to be shared after community consultation. While most people won’t notice immediate changes, from 3 October, all funding must only be spent on approved NDIS supports. Plans reviewed after this date will also transition to a total budget format, showing the full amount of funding available, initially for 12 months. The NDIA will guide participants through these updates, providing timely information and support, and ensuring no one is left behind. More resources, including videos and newsletters, will be available, and participants are encouraged to subscribe for updates and feedback opportunities through Participant First. Click here for more information regarding these changes.
After careful consideration, the Trolley Bag Project officially ended on 5th September. This was not an easy decision and plenty of notice has been provided to affected participants. We have a large amount of trolley bags and other stock that we are looking to sell (great idea for Xmas presents!). We also have some sewing machines that we are looking to re-home and if you are interested please contact the office. Trolley bags, crafted by participants, can be purchased on line and we can post items or have them collected from the office. Shop our collection here: https://thc.org.au/shop/
The Housing Connection now offers Language Translation and Accessibility Tools on our website. A copy of this newsletter will also be made available on the website. Please click on this link to customise the tools to suit your needs: Language and Accessibility
The Annual THC Christmas party is coming up and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join us. Please hold the date for Saturday 30th November, from 12 to 4 pm at Laurelbank Willoughby. Further information will be sent closer to the date.
We appreciate your ongoing support, please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Kind Regards,
Nicola Hayhoe
CEO,
The Housing Connection
