NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme
What is the NDIS?
The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.
The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community.
This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.
How does the NDIS operate?
Your freedom, control, and independence will increase courtesy to the NDIS. Your current funding for disability services is replaced by NDIS funding packages.
Together, you and the NDIS come up with a funding plan that is granted for the services you require. You can choose who will offer you the services you require. You have more control over what matters most to you in life and how you will be supported.
You will participate in an NDIS planning meeting to develop a strategy based on your unique needs and goals. You will receive the funding directly to be used for the services you require from any authorised service provider.
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Who is eligible for NDIS assistance?
A support package from the NDIS is available if you:
- reside in a location where the NDIS is accessible
- meeting the residency criteria (be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or Protected Special Category Visa holder)
- meet the early intervention or disability requirements
- Be younger than 65 at the time the access request is made
- Meet any other conditions relevant to your individual circumstances
- You request a support package from the NDIA (the National Disability Insurance Agency).
Remember: You may already have access and not need to submit a new application if you are already receiving government-funded assistance.
What kind of supports are included by an NDIS package?
Once you join the NDIS, you are referred to as a “participant.”
What kind of supports are included in your NDIS plan?
You may be eligible for financial assistance with your living arrangements, health & wellbeing, social involvement, employment, education, and independence.
Funding may go towards:
- Daily personal activities
- Transport to community, social, economic and daily life activities
- Workplace funding to help you get or keep a job in the open or supported labour market
- Therapeutic supports including behaviour support
- Help with household tasks to maintain your home environment
- Professional help in arranging aids or equipment assessment, set up and training
- Home modification design and construction
- Mobility equipment
- Vehicle modifications
For further examples of services that participants might receive, visit the NDIS website.
Discuss with us how to get ready for your NDIS planning meeting. Send a message or call us today.
What is an NDIS Plan?
you engage with a Local Area Coordinator to establish a plan of “reasonable and required” services, This is referred to as your NDIS plan.
The supports are provided by registered service providers, and the funds may be managed by you (the participant), or;
- NDIA Managed
- A registered plan management provider
- A nominee of the participant
The NDIS aims to give you control and choice so you can achieve your goals with the appropriate supports.
