Help at hand

DUBBO is included in the area covered by Disability Advocacy NSW. A spokesperson for the organisation said they do not discriminate against anyone and help a huge variety of people with disabilities and illnesses. Their intake team will chat with a client with the aim of providing the best referral, advocacy and support service possible. The spokesperson also confirmed that there will be a local support person for Dubbo appointed to assist with NDIS implementation to commence in the next few weeks. Contact is 1300 365 085 or da.org. au

The NSW Disability Inclusion Plan was launched by Family and Community Services in 2015 to offer people a range of additional strategies and opportunities. Contact is 1800 782 306 or facs.nsw.gov.au

Live Better offers home and community care for elderly and disabled people. Contact 1800 580 580 or www.livebetter. org.au

The Benevolent Society offers a range of services to families, older people and people with disability. Contact 1800 236 762 or www.benevolent.org.au

The Invisible Disabilities Association also offers a support network for people with various conditions www.invisibledisabilities.org

Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre and Macquarie Regional Library both offer free internet for those people without home access.

Dubbo ME/CFS, FM and MCS Support Group

Telephone support for Dubbo and the Central West. Help and support with the lifestyle changes and acceptance of ME/ CFS. Phone 03 95291344, email information@ emerge.org.au, web www. emerge.org.au or www. mecfsfmq.org.au

ME - MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS

CFS - CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

FM - FIBROMYALGIA

MCS - MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY