The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of assisting people with a disability to get the support they need, achieve their human rights, and participate in the social and economic life of the nation. NDIS is the new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers.
It is an insurance scheme which recognises that investing in people with disability early improves individual and societal outcomes later in life. The main component of the NDIS is individualised packages of support to eligible people with disability.
Key outcomes for NDIS participants include overall increased independence with greater participation in employment, the economy, society and community life.
You can also book a free appointment via email admin@caringvictoria.com.au with our friendly Client Support Unit to help answer any questions and enable you to make informed decisions while having more choice and control.
After meeting, you can:
- Get a clearer understanding on anything NDIS
- Unzip what support and services your NDIS plan includes
- Discover how to get the most out of your NDIS Plan
- How we can support you in achieving your goals
FAQs
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is called the NDIS. It’s a new way for people with a disability under the age of 65 to get the care and supports they need. The NDIS is for people with a permanent and significant disability which impacts on their ability to take part in everyday activities.
If you are eligible, you will work out what reasonable and necessary supports you need to live your life and achieve your goals. You’ll then receive funding to pay for these supports. Find more information on the NDIS website.
So, after they held an inquiry, the Federal Government agreed that people with a disability deserved a fairer system. And, more control! And in July 2013, the NDIS was introduced.
The rollout is due to be completed by the end of 2020.
Location: You need to have been living in an area where the scheme is already rolled out
Age: You need to be under 65 years at the time of your application
Residency: You need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category Visa
Disability: You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects how you can communicate, move, care for yourself, or manage your life.
Early Intervention: You might be eligible if early intervention would substantially improve your functioning, or delay or decrease a decline in functioning, for you or your child.
NDIS Contact Info
If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact us or alternatively you can contact NDIS directly via details provided below.
NDIS Contact Info
Email: enquiries@ndis.gov.au
Phone: 1800 800 110
Website: www.ndis.gov.au
