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Delivering the NDIS 

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NDIS Local Area Coordination Services

APM Communities delivers the NDIS partners in the community program in parts of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Our Local Area Coordinators (LACs) help people with disability, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, families and carers to identify and access the support they need. This includes helping you to realise your individual goals and aspirations by connecting you to community and mainstream services.

If you, or someone you care for, are an NDIS participant in need of LAC services please call us on 1800 276 522 and we will connect you with a member of our team. We will work with you to find the best way to support and communicate with you.


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Local Area Coordinators

We know everyone’s needs are different and we also know how quickly your circumstances can change or become more complicated.

Our LACs work with you directly to identify and access the most suitable support services for you. Your LAC will:

  • Meet with you, your family and carer to learn about your current situation
  • Make it a priority to understand your goals
  • Help you to apply to the NDIS and gather the right information and evidence
  • Link you to information sources, supports and services in the community
  • As required, help you connect with NDIA to determine your eligibility for the scheme

If you or someone you care for needs help accessing the NDIS or other support services in your community, we can guide you through the process.

The NDIA will contact you by letter to confirm your eligibility for the scheme.

Real people, real stories

Read a full transcript of this video. 

How a cricket dream came alive for Raz

NDIS Participant Raz lights up with pride as he describes how finally being actively involved in the sport he loves makes him feel alive.

Raz now plays cricket with a local WA club, St Marys, thanks to a collaboration between APM Communities and the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA).

The team launched a 'come and try' short indoor cricket series to provide the opportunity to participate in an integrated modified cricket game designed by the WACA.

It was the perfect opportunity for Raz and other cricket fans to access the sport. 

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Our Communities

APM Communities currently support people with disability and NDIS participants in the following areas:

Western Australia: Perth Metro, South West, Great Southern, Inner Wheatbelt

Queensland: Fraser Coast, Cherbourg, North Burnett, South Burnett

Northern Territory: Darwin, Litchfield, Palmerston

How to get started

Our LACs will help you apply to the NDIS and gather the right information and evidence.

Once your plan is finalised, your LAC will help you put your plan into action.

Not eligible for the NDIS?

Not every person with a disability will be eligible for an NDIS Plan, if you or the person you care for need help, we can still support you with information and help to connect you to local mainstream and community organisations.

Contacting APM Communities

To find out more about LAC Services and how we can support you:

P: 1800 276 522
E: apmnet@ndis.gov.au

Contacting the NDIA

P: 1800 800 110  Visit: ndis.gov.au

If you have hearing or speech loss:

TTY: 1800 555 677  Speak & Listen:  1800 555 727

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