Friday 12th August at the Margaret River Library

WA’s Individualised Services (WAiS) are hosting free information sessions for people and their families, carers, and advocates to help them understand what the NDIS Commission does and what can be expected from providers and workers.

Topics covered:

• Your rights under the NDIS Code of Conduct
• How to make a complaint about your supports and services
• NDIS worker screening
• Positive behaviour support and restrictive practices

There are two opportunities to catch up, you are welcome to attend one or both:

• A workshop from 10am to 12pm. Please RSVP to Jordyn Piggott Ph: 9481 0101 or Email: j.piggott@waindividualisedservices.org.au
• A cuppa and a chat from 1 – 3pm, please join us at any time during this period (no need to register for this one)

This workshop is being hosted by WAiS (WA’s Individualised Services) and is supported by the Department of Communities.

Thursday 24th February, 1 – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

Curious about cloth nappies but don’t know where to start? Join a fun, free workshop to learn everything you need to know.

• Learn about the different types of nappies on the market
• How to use them correctly
• Washing and caring for the nappies
• How to get a $100 subsidy towards buying cloth nappies (only one subsidy per household)
• Learn from a mum who has got this nappy business down to a fine art and pick her brains on all the tips and tricks at her disposal to make nappy time easier.
• RSVP to Project Administration and Education Officer Penny Dowd on Ph: 9780 5269 or email: waste@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library (Lesser Hall) – Tuesday 15th February at 10am

Margaret River Library – Wednesday 16th at 10am and also Thursday 17th at 4pm

As part of the Shire’s climate Action Plan and our goal to reach Net Zero by 2030, the Shire is encouraging everyone to sign up to Climate Clever, a nifty new software to help us tread more softly on our precious planet. Sustainability Officer Katie Biggs will run a demonstration on the Climate Clever app and how to use it to track you utility use around the home. The app offers tracking of your carbon footprint and tips on how to save energy as well. All welcome. To register your attendance for either session go to www.eventbrite.com.au

Alternatively, contact Katie Biggs Ph: 9780 5255 or email: kbiggs@amrshire.wa.gov.au

We are working very hard to help as many people as we can, as quickly as we can. In the meantime here are some useful links that might help you.  

Important things to note:

• You can only have one person per app
• Two people cannot share the same phone number in two different accounts.
• Each individual Must have their own email address to create a MyGov account
• If you can’t link your vaccination history try to turn it off and on.
• Make sure your details on Medicare are up to date before starting the process of creating/linking services on MyGov

Next steps:

• Make sure you are logged in to MyGovID before setting up ServiceWA
• When ServiceWA gives you the 4 digit code:
  • you need to get out of ServiceWA
  • go to MyGovID to enter the code.
  • Then re-open the ServiceWA app and give a few seconds for both apps to communicate. (it won’t prompt you to do this)

Watch this easy video https://www.wa.gov.au/government/multi-step-guides/servicewa-app-support/how-set-the-servicewa-app

If you are still having trouble, go to  https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/government-of-western-australia/servicewa-app-technical-support

Please share this information with family and friends.

We are working very hard to help as many people as we can, as quickly as we can. In the meantime here are some useful links that might help you.

• MyGov and MyGovID are NOT the same things.
• MyGov is accessed on the internet browser as it is a website where you can access Government Services such as Medicare or ATO.
• MyGovID is used to verify your identity using an app called MyGovID.

Before starting close all open apps to make it easier to switch between MyGovID and ServiceWA during setup.

You only need 2 forms of ID – We recommend Drivers Licence and Medicare. You don’t need to use the scanning option.  You can manually enter the details as they appear on your cards.

• Android users MUST HAVE Chrome set as their default browser – change in settings
• Android phones need to have a version 10 or higher. Apple iPhone needs iOS 14 or higher. (Older versions: you can still have a vaccination certificate saved in your Apple Wallet/MedicareExpress, or printed.)
• Enter your Driver’s Licence details first, Medicare will appear on the list AFTER you add your licence, there is no need to use passports or other ID, only if you don’t have a licence or Medicare.
• If you are stuck in MyGovID and can’t verify ID, uninstall the app and re-install it. This will allow you to start again, then follow the tips above
• If you have locked your MyGovID call the support number on 13 33 92

Watch this easy video https://www.wa.gov.au/government/multi-step-guides/servicewa-app-support/how-get-your-digital-identity

If you are still having trouble, go to https://www.mygovid.gov.au/verifying-your-identity 

Please share this information with your family and friends.

Wednesday 2^nd February, 10am – 11am

This card making session is led by local art teacher, Talliesen. She will guide participants in creating a card, or two if time permits. All materials and instructions are provided. Come along to the Margaret River Library to try something new, meet others, and maybe win a lucky door prize.

Light refreshments will be provided. *Space can be made for support carers if necessary* *We will have a few packs of this activity made up for carers to take away if they are not able to attend on the day*.

BeConnected is offering a series of new courses that you can do from the comfort of your home, and at your own pace.

In this handy new course, they will show you how to take better photos and do things like:

• use photo apps to edit your photos to fix common problems like red-eye
• transfer photos from your device to a hard drive or the cloud
• create gifts using your treasured family photos – just in time for Christmas!

They even have a practice area where you can apply your new editing skills on your computer, laptop, and tablet.

Visit our Lifelong Learning page and browse this and other courses available.

or,

Click here to go directly to BeConnected and start learning. Please remember to select the Margaret River Public Library as your network partner.

If you are interested in face-to-face tutoring contact our Ana on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to check what is available in the new year.