NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of assisting people with a disability to get the support they need, achieve their human rights, and participate in the social and economic life of the nation. NDIS is the new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers.
It is an insurance scheme which recognises that investing in people with disability early improves individual and societal outcomes later in life. The main component of the NDIS is individualised packages of support to eligible people with disability.
Key outcomes for NDIS participants include overall increased independence with greater participation in employment, the economy, society and community life.
You can also book a free appointment via email [email protected] with our friendly Client Support Unit to help answer any questions and enable you to make informed decisions while having more choice and control.
After meeting, you can:
- Get a clearer understanding on anything NDIS
- Unzip what support and services your NDIS plan includes
- Discover how to get the most out of your NDIS Plan
- How we can support you in achieving your goals
NDIS Resources The NDIS has a range of resources, including Easy Read versions, which you can access on its website which can help you through the NDIS planning process. We’ve linked to some below, including:
Booklet One: Understanding the NDIS
- Learning about the NDIS
- Deciding whether to apply for the NDIS
- Accessing the NDIS
Booklet two: Planning
- Understanding your current supports
- Creating an NDIS plan to achieve your goals
- Receiving an approved NDIS plan
Booklet three: Using your NDIS plan
- Understanding what’s in your plan
- Learning how to use your plan
- Choosing and managing supports and services
- Reviewing your plan and progress
Click here for Participant booklets
What is NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a way of funding services and support for people with permanent and significant disability in Australia.The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the independent agency responsible for implementing the NDIS.
Who is the NDIS for? Am I eligible?
If you have a disability that is likely to be permanent and significant you can receive funding from the NDIS. You must also be under 65 years old and live in Australia (and be a citizen or permanent resident). People who currently receive state-funded specialist disability support services will transition to the NDIS and will be contacted by the NDIA. Your existing supports will continue until you transition to the NDIS.
Who is the NDIS for? Am I eligible?
The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports to help you reach your goals and aspirations and take part in activities to increase your social and economic participation. Some of these supports can include:
- Accommodation/tenancy assistance, so you can obtain or retain appropriate accommodation
- Assistance with and supervision of daily life tasks, with a focus on developing your skills, so you can live as independently as possible
- The provision of transport, so you can participate in community, social, economic and daily life activities
- Support to help you get or keep a job
- Mobility equipment, vehicle and home modification, assistive technology, specialist assessments and aids and equipment, so you can participate in recreation and leisure activities and complete household tasks
- Behaviour and therapeutic support to help you gain skills and improve independence.
How is my funding managed?
There are four options:
- The NDIA can manage your funds and pay all invoices – this is known as Agency Management and you do not need to pay extra for this
- You can choose to manage your plan yourself (known as Self-Management) – you are responsible for requesting and paying invoices.
- You can choose a registered organisation to manage funds on your behalf, known as a registered plan management provider or financial intermediary – this will not affect the amount allocated in your plan for supports, but you DO need to request this in your NDIA planning appointment if you are interested in this option.
- Finally, you may choose a combination of the above three methods.
Service Agreements
Cancellation Policy
- do not show up for a scheduled support within a reasonable time, or are not present at the agreed place (and within a reasonable time) when the provider is travelling to deliver the support; or
- have given less than seven (7) clear days’ notice for cancellation of a support.
- If you cancel your attendance (with less than 7 days’ notice) and we are unable find another participant to attend the group session in your place, then we are permitted to bill you for the short notice cancellation at the previously agreed rate you would have billed if you had attended the group. All other participants in the group will also be billed as though all participants have attended the group.
All costs associated with us supports align with the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements & Price limits. In line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) pricing review, we adjust pricing rates and policies for our clients. This is outlined in our Client Service Agreement.
The NDIS Pricing Schedule
NDIS Contact Info
If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact us or alternatively you can contact NDIS directly via details provided below.
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