MAKE AN APPOINTMENT The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2016 by the Australian Government to provide support services to people with disability, their families, carers and the disability sector in Australia. The NDIS was established under the NDIS Act 2013 along with the passing of the NDIS legislation in March 2013.
- National: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.
- Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
- Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.
- Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.
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We provide support and services to help NDIS participants with full aspects of the living activities to achieve their goals and enjoy their life
-We act as a main contact point for NDIS participants who have their plan which lists their desired outcome, the supports they will use and the funding they have received from NDIS
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency whose role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.
The NDIA has set out function for the NDIS. These functions are described below:-
- Delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Supporting the independence and social and economic participation of people with a disability
- Enable people with a disability to exercise choice and control in pursuit of their goals and aspirations
- Manage and advising and reporting on the financial sustainability of the NDIS
- Developing and enhancing the disability sector
- Building community awareness in the disability sector
- Collecting, analysing and exchanging information about the disabilities and the support for people with a disability
- Undertaking research relating to disabilities
The NDIS will fund “reasonable and necessary” supports that;
- Support people with disability to pursue their goals and maximise their independence, and
- Support people with disability to live independently and to be included in the community as fully participating citizens, and
- Develop and support the capacity of people with disability to undertake activities that enable them to participate in the community and in employment.
- The supports must assist the person with disability to pursue their goals, objectives and aspirations, encourage social and economic participation, represent value for money and be effective and beneficial for the participant.
- The NDIS will take into account existing supports provided through the state or Commonwealth and these existing supports may form the basis of the new plan. It has also been agreed that no person should be disadvantaged by the transition to the NDIS.
- Supports provided can cover areas such as Personal Care, Community Access, Transport, Interpreting and Translating and Employment. The funding covers services, supports and equipment.
Above all the NDIS has been designed to provide significant choice and control to people with disability.
For an individual with a disability who would like to join the NDIS, there are access requirements which include: availability of the Scheme where you live; your age; your residency status; your disability and in some cases your early intervention requirements.
NDIS funding is available for “reasonable and necessary supports” for people with a disability to live life to the fullest. The NDIS website has useful website links explaining NDIS eligibility, what it aims to do and how it works. These are: Accessing the NDIS and the NDIS Planning Meeting Checklist.
Your pathway for accessing support depends on your situation, your goals and choices.
As a first step, complete the My Access Checker application online www.ndis.gov.au/my-access-checker. If you are eligible and are in an area where the NDIS is operating, contact the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and arrange an appointment. You will then work with the NDIA to;
- Confirm eligibility – at your first appointment, you will meet with a planner to confirm your eligibility.
- Develop an individual plan – once your eligibility is confirmed you will meet with a planner to discuss your goals and aspirations for the life you want to live and the reasonable and necessary support you need to achieve this.
- Choose your supports – if you wish, a local area coordinator can help you choose your supports based on your individual plan, or you can manage this yourself. This can include, choosing your support providers and reviewing your plan (from time-to-time, your planner will contact you to check whether your plan is still helping you work towards your goals).
Having access to professional support is vital to ensure you receive the funding to meet yours and or your loved ones needs and goals.
You can find mostly accessed useful links and resources here. please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information, we are ready to help you.
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
An independent agency, whose role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. www.ndis.gov.au
National Disability Services (NDS)
The National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia’s peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing more than 1100 non-government service providers. Collectively, NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. www.nds.org.au
The Department of Social Services (DSS)
The Australian Government’s main source of advice on social policy. This department is responsible for Supported Employment through Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE’s). www.nds.org.au
Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS)
The Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) is a specialist legal advocacy service for people with intellectual disability in New South Wales. The IDRS work with and for people with intellectual disability to exercise and advance their rights. www.idrs.org.au/home/index.php#sthash.Rb1XLwa8.dpbs
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
The peak organisation in NSW representing the interests of people with intellectual disability. www.nswcid.org.au
Disability Online
Disability Online provides links to disability resources and events in Australia. www.disabilityonline.community/homepage
Disability Gateway
The Government launched a new disability gateway website in July 2021 with information and services to help people with a disability, their family members, friends and carers. Visit the website to find support. www.disabilitygateway.gov.au
Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent’s Guide
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/communicating-with-an-autistic-child-a-parents-guide.php
Family Advocacy
Family Advocacy works with families to promote and defend the rights and interests of people with developmental disability. www.family-advocacy.com
