Local Area Coordinator(LAC) - Merredin

About Local Area Coordinator(LAC) - Merredin

The Disability Services Commission provides LACs support in all regional areas of WA. LACs are based in local communities enabling support to be personalised, flexible and responsive. LACs aim to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and families in their local area nLAC is available to people with physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities who are under the age of 60 at the time they apply for LAC support. The LAC operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider and, as such, can help the person with a disability and their families/carers to plan, select and receive needed supports and services. nLACs also contribute to building inclusive communities through partnership and collaboration with individuals and families, local organisations and the broader community. The overall aim of LAC is to support people with disabilities to live within welcoming and supportive communities.