INSYNC@Merimbula has taken up residence in the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre (formerly Auswide), opening up the Bega-based disability service provider’s programs to the town.

INSYNC was officially opened by Mayor Michael Britten and Tulgeen board chairman Grattan Smith amid a crowd of clients, staff and colourful artworks.

“So much fun is going to happen here,” Mr Smith said.

“Tulgeen has been established for 40 years and we look forward to expanding services to our current clients as well as future NDIS participants.”

People with disability are welcome to contact Tulgeen and make use of INSYNC@Merimbula, which will run out of the Cabarita Place premises on Fridays, 9am until 3pm, with plans to expand as need dictates.

Programs likely to be run from the new outreach centre include creative endeavours and community participation, with proximity to the beach an attractive opportunity.

“We are asking ‘what do people want’ and we will try to make it happen,” INSYNC coordinator Karen Machan said.

Ms Machan said the arrival of the National Disability Insurance Scheme was a great move for the region.

“Providers can work together and have clients’ choices fulfilled,” she said. 

“It will provide variety [for people with disability] and Merimbula offers all those options in abundance.”

Cr Britten said it was “a pleasure to see this part of our learning centre used for such a good purpose”.

Visit www.tulgeen.com.au for more details on INSYNC.