Gathering Spots is a concept created by an NDIS participant who kept asking "How can I meet people?", "Why am I so alone?", & "What is my purpose?". The Aim of Gathering Spots is to create a safe environment where "NDIS participants, carers and support workers" (Patrons) can go to meet others within the NDIS that they would not otherwise be able to meet. Initially, Gathering Spots is looking for f
unding for the first Gathering Spot Event and raffle. The path is to eventually create a viable NFP business structure for 1 year and approach the NDIA/NDIS to incorporate Gathering Spots Events into participants plans. Imagine an avenue where Patrons finally have choices of somewhere to go, someone to meet with to combat their form of loneliness; an avenue to create meaningful contacts and enjoy life together. Whether you need to feel like a part of your community; that you need to find a friend; or that you feel the need for romance to blossom... There should be a Gathering Spot for every need, a light in every distance for the fight against loneliness and the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that come with it. I imagine there are plenty of people who have at least in some part, an empty, lonely life. Let's fix that.
