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The National Disability Insurance Scheme is shortened to NDIS and was introduced in 2013.
The NDIS is the new way for people with a disability under the age of 65 to receive the specialised care and support for their health and wellbeing. The scheme is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and allows individuals with a permanent and significant disability to access government funding.
The NDIS focuses on the person with a disability and provides them with the choice to decide where and how to use their funding.
Supports can be across many areas including employment, allied health, accommodation, independence, being involved in outdoor activities, sport and community access.
Through the NDIS, funding goes directly to the individual to allocate spending on the services they need from the provider of their choice. A plan is created for each eligible NDIS participant based on specific individual needs and progress goals.
There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability.
How you can understand each of the key phrases in the name “NDIS”:
National: A national scheme that applies in all states
Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.
Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.
We help clients and their families navigate the NDIS application and management process. Contact us today to see how we can support you.
