Delivering Comprehensive Assistance
The cornerstone of the NDIS lies in personalised support packages that cater to the unique needs of eligible individuals with disabilities. Upon full implementation of NDIS, it is projected that approximately 460,000 Australians will be the beneficiaries of these individualised supports.
The NDIS also has a broader role in helping people with disability to:
Leverage Mainstream Services
Including healthcare, accommodation, and educational facilities.
Engage with Community Services
Like local sports organisations and public libraries.
Sustain Informal Support Networks
Including familial ties and personal friendships.
Objectives and principles
of NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australia-wide initiative designed to provide support to individuals with permanent and significant disability. Established by the Australian Government, the NDIS is designed to help disabled individuals live fully, pursue their goals and participate in their communities.Â
The program aims to provide comprehensive assistance to enhance its participants’ health, well-being, and prospects by financing customised services and support that cater to their individualised requirements. The initiative’s guiding principles prioritise individuals, inclusivity, empowerment, and cooperation. Its primary goals include:
- NDIS aims to provide people with disabilities the necessary support to enhance their skills and independence, fostering their social and economic participation.
- NDIS adopts a lifetime approach to investment in people with disability, promoting timely intervention and long-term sustainable care.
- NDIS is designed to give individuals choice and control over their support, enabling them to choose who delivers their support and how it’s
Find Out if You're Eligible
To be eligible for support under the NDIS, an individual must:
- Be under 65 when they first apply to enter the NDIS.
- Be an Australian citizen, hold a Permanent Visa or a Protected Special Category Visa.
- Live in Australia, where the NDIS is available.
- Have a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to participate in everyday activities. This means the disability is likely to be lifelong and impacts the individual's capacity in one or more of the following areas: mobility, communication, social interaction, learning, self-care, and self-management.
- Need support from a person or equipment to do everyday things for themselves because of an impairment or condition that is likely to be lifelong, or they may need some support now to reduce their future needs.
It’s important to note that early intervention supports might also be available for individuals with a disability or condition that is likely to be permanent or for children under 6 with developmental delay, where early intervention would substantially improve their outcomes.
Free NDIS
Consultation
We offer no-cost NDIS guidance sessions to assist you in navigating through all stages of your NDIS journey.
Our experts are ready to help you either in-person or via phone to:
- Gear up for your NDIS planning meeting,
- Comprehend your NDIS plan and learn ways to put it into action,
- Prepare for your upcoming NDIS plan review.
This one-on-one session ensures a confidential space where you can openly discuss your circumstances and NDIS plan. It also provides a platform to get all your queries addressed effectively. Embrace this opportunity to understand better and make the most of your NDIS plan.
