NDIS
Information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme
What is the NDIS?
NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme,it is a Common Wealth Government designed scheme launched by the Australian Federal Government in 2013. The scheme aims to provide support to Australians living with a disability, their families, and their carers. The service is designed for Australians aged between 7 and 65 who have intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psycho-social disability with the support they need. The NDIS provides greater flexibility to people with disability and choice of support and control over how, when, and where the services are provided, and at the same time gives assurance in receiving the support they need over their lifetime. The NDIS is not a welfare scheme. It is designed to help people get the support they need so that their skills and independence are promoted in the course of time.
The NDIS helps people with disability to:
- Access mainstream support and services including health system and education system.
- Access community support and services including sports, clubs, community groups, and charities.
- Maintain informal support such as getting help from families and friends.
Who is Eligible for the NDIS?
The NDIS scheme is accessible to people with a disability who:
- Are aged between 7 and 65.
- Live in Australia or having Australian Residency, or holds a permanent Visa or Protected Special Category Visa.
- Need support because of permanent and significant disability or cannot use special equipment because of permanent and significant disability.
What Are the Support Funded By The NDIS?
The followings are supports funded by the NDIS for Australians with disabilities:
- Behavioural support
- Therapeutic support
- Daily personal activities
- Transport assistance to enable participation in social, cultural, economic, and daily life activities.
- Assistance with household tasks to enable participants to maintain their home environment
- Vehicle modification
- Mobility equipment
- Home modification, design, and construction.
What Are The Support Not Funded By NDIS?
The following are the support not funded by the NIDS:
- The duties of another government or community service.
- Support not related to a person’s disability
- Services likely to cause harm or poses risk to other participants.
- Daily living costs that are not related to participant’s support needs.
