If you or someone you know is eligible for the NDIS, then it's time to get fully informed of what it means for you and how you can work with it!
1. Who is eligible?
One of the most important things to remember is that eligibility criteria for the NDIS are based on your existing disability, and not your needs. If you have a permanent and significant disability, the NDIS is open to you – no matter what those needs are. This means that even if your current level of support is meeting many of your individual needs, if there’s something else you need help with as a result of that disability, then that’s also covered under the NDIS.
For example: Let’s say an individual has cerebral palsy which causes them significant pain in their limbs when walking long distances. Their current solution for this issue includes taking paracetamol before each walk and having regular massages from family members who visit regularly (which helps relieve some of their symptoms). As well as providing these supports regularly, they also go out once per week with friends who aren't disabled so they can get fresh air and exercise outside their home environment too!
2. Where do I start?
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It was introduced by the Australian government to provide funding for people with disability, their families and carers, who need assistance with daily living activities and/or access to services.
A person will be eligible for an NDIS plan if they are at least 18 years old, have a permanent or long-term disability that impacts on their ability to participate in community life, live within the NDIS region and are not receiving any other payments from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs.
You can start by registering with your state's NDIS if you think you may be eligible for support under it. There is also information about the NDIS on this website which explains what it does and how it works.
3. What is my plan supposed to include?
As with most things in life, there are no guarantees. But if you have a disability and feel that the NDIS can help you, then it's worth getting in touch with them to see what they can do. If your disability is not severe enough to qualify for the scheme, the government offers other services such as the Disability Support Pensions (DSP). This will give you an income based on your level of need. They also offer Disability Carers Allowance (DCA), which provides financial assistance for people who provide care for someone who has a high level of disability or illness.
4. How do I choose My Support Provider?
You can choose your own support provider or ask the NDIS to choose one for you. If you want to do this, then it is important that you are clear about what kind of support you need and why. The NDIS will contact the providers who have registered their interest in providing supports similar to yours and ask them if they would like to work with you.
If more than one provider agrees to work with you, then the NDIS will give each provider an opportunity to provide services until a final decision has been made about who will be your chosen support partner. You might also consider asking friends and family for recommendations about who might be right for your needs.
5. What is the NDIS going to mean for me?
So you're interested in finding out more about the NDIS. There are many things you need to know, but we want to focus on the five most important questions:
What is the NDIS?
How can it help me?
How do I get started with my plan? And what do I need to do next?
What can I expect from the NDIS?
If you or someone you know is eligible for the NDIS, then it's time to get fully informed of what it means for you and how you can work with it!
If you or someone you know is eligible for the NDIS, then it's time to get fully informed of what it means for you and how you can work with it! There are so many misconceptions about this scheme that we want to address.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of getting support for people with disability. It will replace the previous funding arrangements and replace them with one single system that provides financial help and services. The NDIS aims to provide Australians with the support they need when they need it most.
We hope we have helped you to understand the NDIS and know what it means for you! If you want more information or want to talk with someone about your eligibility, please contact us at [Phone number], where one of our staff members will be happy to help.
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