NDIS and you

What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australia-wide scheme. It is designed to help people under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability to get the support they need so their skills and independence can improve over time.

Are you eligible for the NDIS?

Eligibility checklist

Residency -

People who live in Australia

Australian citizens

Permanent Visa holders

Protected Special Category Visa holders

Age - You must be under 65 years of age during the time of your application

Disability - You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects your day to day living

Early intervention - You may be eligible if early intervention would improve your functioning

What are the three types of support budgets in your NDIS plan?

Every person living with a disability has different needs and goals. Funding amounts are based on what's 'reasonable' and 'necessary' for participants to achieve their goals, in addition to the support provided by family, friends and other community and government services. Your NDIS plan is individualised to your needs and goals. Therefore, the approved funding amounts will differ from participant to participant. NDIS plans will typically be reviewed every year, to assess whether goals are being achieved and needs are being met.

CORE SUPPORTS

Core supports are the basic things you need to live your daily life

Assistance with daily living

Transport

Consumables

Assistance with social and community participation

CAPITAL SUPPORTS

This funding is for the more significant items that support you in your daily life

Assistive technology

Home modifications

Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)

CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORTS

This funding supports you to build skills to become more independent

Support Coordination

Improved living arrangements

Increase social and community participation

Improved relationships

Improved health and wellbeing

Finding and keeping a job

Improved learning

For more information on the three categories and the subcategories, visit the NDIS website.

If you have any questions about your eligibility for NDIS and understanding your NDIS plan, contact our team. We're here to help.