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EAI provides support services directly to individuals through funding sources other than the NDIS or DOHA. Other sources may include self funded supports, carer support and other government agencies. If you are interested in this service please contact the EAI staff at the office on 0245 772 150 or email info@empowerability.org.au.
Located at our newest site in Cranebrook, is our innovative community participation group program – CCSP. This program offers community access services as well as onsite daily activity supports for people who have finished their schooling require supports during weekdays.
The venue is a spacious, modern building, custom designed to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. The building has a sensory room, large kitchen for group cooking programs, multiple activity and creative spaces. and an onsite gym. The programs are designed to encourage independent living skills, recreation activities, community access and teamwork. EAI encourages participants to have input and ownership over the program, whilst encouraging social, recreation and community access opportunities.
The community participation program is tailored to individuals. Whilst there is a planned activity program for CCSP, it is only a guide, and the team is always looking for new ideas. The current program includes music therapy, cooking, bowling, swimming, , art and crafts, beauty and aromatherapy, baking and many more fun activities.
If you are interested in CCSP, would like more information or just want to have a chat please call head office 02 4577 2150 or you can email ccsp@empowerability.org.au
EAI is a registered provider under the NDIS – which allows us to provide services to participants with current NDIS plans.
We are registered under several different clusters. Below is the description of the cluster as it will appear on the participants plan, and in brackets is the description as per the participants portal:
Through the NDIS we offer a wide range of services which fall under the above categories. These services can include but are not limited to:
If you are interested in any of these supports please call the office 02 4577 2150 and speak with one of our friendly office staff.
EAI offers school holiday social programs to children and teens who are still attending school. These are split into two groups, primary school aged children, and high school aged teens. These programs are designed to give children and teens a social outlet whilst they are on school holidays. It is also an avenue for them to develop and improve their social skills in new and different environments. The programs are set before the school holidays and families are requested to book in their children, so numbers can be finalised and adjusted where needed.
The programs contain a mixture of community based activities, recreational activities held at Amaroo House and daily living skills. These programs generally run 9am – 3pm, or 8.30am – 3.30pm with transport.
The recreation programs are held one Saturday per month during the school term. These programs are run similarly to the School Holiday programs and are designed to meet several needs for children and teens. These programs are generally run 10am – 4pm, or 9.30am – 4.30pm with transport.
Both of these programs also offer transport from a central Penrith pick up point, to Amaroo House in Richmond.
These programs may be billed from your NDIS plans inline with your goals and funding types included..
If you have any further questions or are interested in either of these programs please contact Jodie York at the office on 02 4577 2150 or jyork@empowerability.org.au
EAI receives a limited amount of funding under a program called the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). The program aims to provide individual respite and social support for people who are over 65 with a disability and who remain living in their own home in the community.
This program is funded by Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHA). Supports are valid for one financial year and must be reapplied at the end of the financial year.
This funding allows individuals to receive supports in their own home or out in the community. EAI can support and assist individuals to participate in everyday activities including going shopping, going out for lunch dates or coffee and even a weekend break.
Access to this program is for individuals registered with the My Aged Care program.
Individuals are encouraged to apply to My Aged Care www.online myagedcare.gov.au or via phone 1800 200 422.
If you would like further information on this program, please contact head office on 02 4577 2150.
EAI operates from two locations:
Both of these venues are fully accessible with many additional features to make them welcoming and exciting.
Amaroo House
Amaroo House is located at 10 East Market Street, Richmond, NSW. It is the location for multiple front-line services to our clients.
Amaroo House is registered with the NDIS as a short term accommodation venue. Short term accommodation can be from one night to several weeks of support. Amaroo House can facilitate multiple participants for short term accommodation. There is a fully accessible bathroom, with toilet, shower and commode. Kitchen and laundry for participants to continue developing their daily living skills whilst staying in short term accommodation.
As well as short term accommodation Amaroo House is also the location for our school holiday program and weekend recreational programs.
For further information on Amaroo House, short-term accommodation or recreation programs please contact us.
CCSP – Cranebrook
CCSP is located at 10 Willett Close, Cranebrook, NSW. It is the location for our individualised community participation program, affectionately known as CCSP (Cranebrook Community Support Program) as well as home to our head office team. It is a large modern building which has been custom designed to provide multiple opportunities to develop independence, social and daily living skills in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. CCSP has a sensory room, large kitchen for group cooking programs, multiple activity and creative spaces.
