Summary
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established to provide support to the estimated 500,000 Australians who have a permanent and significant disability. For many of these Australians, NDIS will be the first time they receive the support they need to enable them to take part in everyday activities.
If you or the person you care for is eligible, NDIS can help you work out and pay for the necessary support needed to live better lives and achieve outcomes.
For more information visit the NDIS website
If you or the person you care for is eligible, NDIS can help you work out and pay for the necessary support needed to live better lives and achieve outcomes.
For more information visit the NDIS website
am i eligible?
Eligibility for the NDIS depends on:
Age: You need to be under 65 years at the time of your applicationResidency: You need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category VisaDisability: You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects how you can communicate, move, care for yourself, or manage your life.Early Intervention: You might be eligible if early intervention would substantially improve your functioning, or delay or decrease a decline in functioning, for you or your child.
Age: You need to be under 65 years at the time of your applicationResidency: You need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category VisaDisability: You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects how you can communicate, move, care for yourself, or manage your life.Early Intervention: You might be eligible if early intervention would substantially improve your functioning, or delay or decrease a decline in functioning, for you or your child.
Apply for NDIS
The NDIS provides funding for a number of services and needs. It could be employment, early intervention, accommodation, doing activities, and more.
You will get to choose when and where you receive these supports and which disability service providers you work with.
If you or the person your care for are eligible – Find more information on the NDIS webpage or contact a Local Area Coordinator (LAC).
You will get to choose when and where you receive these supports and which disability service providers you work with.
If you or the person your care for are eligible – Find more information on the NDIS webpage or contact a Local Area Coordinator (LAC).
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PLANNING YOUR NDIS
1. Create your Plan – think about your support need and your current and future goals2. Using your Plan – Once plan is approved, there is a budget involved and your LAC, Support Coordinator through an NDIS provider can help you start using and managing your plan.3. Changing your Plan – Your plan can change to ensure that it continues to provide you with the best supports for your needs.