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Pop in to the NDIS pop up

Free advice about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be available every Thursday at Wallara’s pop-up store in Dandenong Plaza.
Wallara planning officer Janine Burns said the free service would help de-mystify the NDIS.
“Over the last few years there has been much written about the NDIS, but for many people it is still very confusing: are they eligible? What can they claim? How do they go about accessing funds? …. the list goes on,” Ms Burns said.
“At Wallara we are privileged to have been given prime retail space at Dandenong Plaza to open a pop up shop.
“This space is a place for people with different abilities to develop skills in money handling and retail and has provided an opportunity for Wallara to further extend its reach into the Dandenong community and for the community to learn more about disability in general.
“Dandenong Plaza has provided Wallara with a unique opportunity and we believe we can support the local community by providing a free-of-charge information service to help educate those members of the community who need more information on the NDIS.”
Dandenong Plaza’s centre manager Mark Tannahill said it was “a privilege to have the Wallara pop up shop here at Dandenong Plaza and expose our shoppers to the great work that Wallara do.”
“It was an easy decision to provide them with the retail space three years ago and their assistance will become even more relevant with the roll out of the NDIS.”
Ms Burns said shoppers were welcome to drop in and have a chat and ask any questions they may have or learn more about the NDIS in general.
The NDIS specialist will be available from 10am until 3pm.
Appointments can be booked in advance or visitors can just pop in and ask to speak to Ms Burns.

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