Celebrating Five Years of

Empowered Community Services

NDIS Disability Services

Mental Health

Our organisation is a BRONZE Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace and we are acknowledged by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our demonstrated commitment to developing Mental Health First Aid skills in our people.

Yes, we are registered with the NDIS!

All of the supports we provide are registered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our organisation provides award-winning services throughout Lake Macquarie, Newcastle & The Hunter Region. 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation

Empowered Community Services acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia as the nation’s first people and recognises that as the traditional custodians of the land have a cultural and a spiritual relationship with their traditional lands and waters. Empowered recognises the custodianship of the land in which we operate as the traditional country of the Awabakal, Worrimi & Kuring- gai peoples and pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders, past, present and emerging.  Our journey toward reconciliation begins with acknowledging Australia’s colonial history and the devastating effects that it had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

What do our staff enjoy about working with Empowered Community Services?

Am I Eligible to Receive NDIS Funding?

Use our simple tool below to found out if you might be eligible to receive funding under the NDIS scheme.

If you are eligible, you can contact us to see which disability services we can provide for you!

Check Eligibility
Question 1
Are you aged between 7 and 65?
Yes. Go to the next question.

No. I have a child aged under 7. Find out more about Help for children under 7.

No. I'm over 65. You must be under 65 to access the NDIS. You may be able to access other supports. Find out about NDIS and Aged Care.
Question 1
Question 2
Do you live in Australia and have Australian residency?
Yes. I live in Australia and I am an Australian citizen or have a Permanent or Special Category Visa. Go to the next question.

No. You may be able to access other supports.The NDIS is only available to:
  • People who live in Australia
  • Australian citizens
  • Permanent Visa holders
  • Protected Special Category Visa holders.
  • Question 2
    Question 3
    Do you usually need support from a person because of a permanent and significant disability?
    Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.

    No. Go to the next question.
    Question 3
    Question 4
    Do you use special equipment because of a permanent and significant disability?
    Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.

    No. Go to the next question.
    Question 4
    Question 5
    Do you need some supports now to reduce your future needs?
    Yes. You may be eligible. Find out how to apply.

    No. The NDIS may not be the best way to support you. You may be able to access other supports.
    Question 5

    Respite

    Find out more information about our upcoming Short Stays.

    About the NDIS

    We have lots of online resources to answer your questions about the NDIS.

    Our Team

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    We are always looking for new staff – submit your resume today!

    National Relay Service

    If you have a hearing or speech impairment, call the NRS.

    Refer

    We take referrals for all participants of varying levels of support.

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