NDIS
We know that navigating the NDIS can be an overwhelming task.
Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be intricate and overwhelming for individuals to comprehend independently. However, we are here to provide comprehensive assistance throughout the entire journey. Our team will guide you, clarify the process, offer aid with your application if required, and ensure optimal utilization of your NDIS funding. Our aim is to empower you and your family to access the necessary support and resources, enabling you to live a life aligned with your choices and aspirations.
The first step is understanding if you are eligible to receive NDIS funding:
- Do you have a permanent disability or would benefit from early intervention to minimize future support requirements?
- Are you under 65 years old?
- Are you living in Australia?
- Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?
What is the NDIS?
The NDIS offers funding to assist over 400,000 Australians who have substantial permanent or lifelong disabilities. A diverse array of funded supports and services are available, tailored to enhance the self-assurance and autonomy of each NDIS participant. For more details about the scheme, please visit the official NDIS website.
How do I request an assessment?
To initiate the process of applying for NDIS funding, you have two options: You can directly contact the NDIS by dialing 1800 800 110, or you can access an Access Request Form on the NDIS website and complete it accordingly.
After your application undergoes review by the NDIS, they will inform you about the status of your funding approval.
Am I eligible for NDIS funding?
To ascertain your eligibility for NDIS funding, the initial step involves addressing the following inquiries:
- The first step in determining eligibility to receive NDIS funding is to answer the following questions:
- Are you permanently disabled or require early intervention to reduce the support you will need in the future?
- Are you under 65 years old?
- Are you living in Australia?
- Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?
If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible for NDIS funding.
What happens next?
Once your application is approved, you will be connected with your dedicated Local Area Coordinator (LAC). Your LAC will serve as your primary contact for all matters related to your NDIS plan.
They will assist you in developing and implementing your plan, which entails selecting appropriate providers for each support category and conducting plan reviews every 1-2 years.
- National: The NDIS is being gradually rolled out nationwide, encompassing all states and territories.
- Disability: The NDIS offers assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and have disabilities relating to intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions. Additionally, early intervention supports can be accessed by eligible individuals with disabilities or children with developmental delays.
- Insurance: The NDIS provides reassurance to all Australians that if they, their child, or their loved one is born with or develops a permanent and substantial disability, they will receive the necessary support they require.
- Scheme: The NDIS is not intended as a welfare system. Its purpose is to assist individuals in obtaining the necessary support to enhance their skills and independence progressively.
- Permanent and significant disability: A permanent disability refers to a condition that is expected to persist throughout one's life. A significant disability denotes a substantial limitation in one's capacity to perform daily activities.
- Supports and services: Supportive services or aids that facilitate an individual's daily living and promote their active involvement in the community, enabling them to achieve their objectives.
- Early intervention: Offering early assistance to individuals, whether children or adults, in order to mitigate the effects of disability or developmental delay and foster their abilities and self-reliance.
