GET Started Disability Support Australia is proud to announce the launch of its peer-led Disability Support Workshop Series in partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council.
This workshop series is a free, inclusive six-session program designed to connect and support people with disabilities, carers, families, and their allies across the Greater Shepparton community.
“Learning how to live with a disability is incredibly daunting and we believe the best support comes from those who’ve lived it,” said Mandy McCracken, CEO of the charity Get Started Disability Support. “This series brings vital information, peer connection, and empowerment to local communities like Shepparton.”
The series covers practical knowledge, emotional support, and strategies to help participants confidently navigate funding and find locally based supports. The workshops aim to improve individuals’ connection to community, build personal resilience, plan for emergencies, and create a support network for people new to disability within the Shepparton community.
Participants do not need to be eligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to join in.
Each workshop is facilitated by quadruple amputee Mandy McCracken. Co-designed by people with lived experience of disability and chronic health conditions, it creates a safe and supportive space where attendees learn, share stories, and find strength in connection.
Whether you’re new to the NDIS, seeking community connection, or looking to strengthen your knowledge and self-advocacy skills, these workshops are a valuable opportunity to get informed and inspired.
The event will take place at Shepparton Uniting Church (134/140 Fryers Street, Shepparton), 11am to 1pm, starting Friday, October 17. Registration is free via www.getstarteddisability.org.au/register
