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WHAT IS NDIS?

Understanding NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, is a new approach to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities, as well as their families and carers in Australia. This programme provides funding to Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability.

The goal is to support their needs and aspirations for independent and comfortable living. People with disabilities have direct control over their funding, giving them the flexibility and choice to access support that suits their individual needs.

NDIS helps

The NDIS helps people with disability to

  • Access regular services like healthcare and education.
  • Access services from the community, like community groups, sports clubs, and charities.
  • Keep informal support by getting help from family and friends, which is an important part of everyone’s life.
  • Receive funds that are reasonable and necessary to support their living and lead an independent and typical life.
Eligibility for NDIS funding

ELIGIBILITY FOR NDIS FUNDING DEPENDS UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

  • Between 7 and 65 years old.
  • A person who is a
  • A person aged permanent resident, citizen of Australia, or holds a special category visa.
  • Must rely on support from another person due to a permanent and significant disability.
  • Has been using specialised equipment due to a permanent and significant disability.
  • Requires support to achieve their future needs and goals.
Key points

Key points for providers are

  • Individuals with disabilities have the freedom to select their service providers.
  • Over the next few years, more than 460,000 Australians with disabilities will join the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  • Providers who promptly respond to this increasing demand will find substantial growth opportunities.
  • Providers will receive resources and tools to adapt to the changing market environment.
  • If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to us.
NDIS Funding

How NDIS Funding Operates

Your National Disability Insurance Scheme plan outlines the amount of funding you have, the categories available to you, and their intended purposes. We can discuss your plan with you to clarify your options based on your funding.
Key points

NDIS plans consist of three support budgets

  • Core Supports budget: Allocated for assistance with daily tasks, activities, community participation, and transport.
  • Capacity Building Supports budget: Reserved for supports that enhance your independence and help you develop new skills.
  • Capital Supports Budget: Designated for one-time purchases you may require, such as technology and home modifications. It also covers Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Funds from the Capital Supports budget can only be used for their specific purpose.

Key principles of the NDIS include:

  • Choice and control: participants choose the providers they want to work with.
  • Reasonable and necessary support and services that help participants undertake activities relating to daily living and participating in the community, both socially and economically
  • A strong focus on informal networks and community supports

How can I access the NDIS?

To access the NDIS, you must live in an area where it is available. You must also:

  • be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa; have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent and that significantly impacts your day-to-day functioning. .
You can find out if you are eligible to receive NDIS funding by completing the NDIS Access Checklist or contacting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) at 1800 800 110.
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