The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s government funding scheme which looks to offer funding to the participants for the services done by NDIS service providers. This scheme commenced in Australia during 2016 and is expected to continue for at least another five years in order to achieve the outcomes set out by the NDIS Act. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), an independent statutory agency, are responsible for rolling out the NDIS.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
It is estimated that 4.3 million Australian have a disability and over the next five years, more than $22 Billion will be accessed by 500,000 Australians with permanent and significant disability, which can be used to achieve the principles of the NDIS Act. These include:
NDIS Service Providers Support The People With Disability
Increasing social and economic participation of people with disability
Enabling people with disability to have choice and control toward the pursual of their goals and their choice in NDIS provider
Am I Eligible For NDIS Funding?
There is of course an eligibility criteria for those looking to obtain NDIS funding. To become a participant of the scheme, you must:
- Be less than 65 years old when you first access the NDIS
- Be an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa or a Protected Special Category visa
- Live in a part of Australia where the NDIS is now available
- Have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities or a developmental delay
The NDIS will also review whether you usually require support from either a family member, carer or other caregiver, or require the use of special equipment to allow you to complete everyday tasks you would otherwise not be able to do yourself. It will also be determined whether receiving support now will work toward building your skills and independence in order to reduce the need for ongoing support in the future from disability service providers.
What Can I Use My Funding For?
The NDIS funds a range of supports that can be delivered by NDIS service providers. This includes:
- Support with daily personal tasks and household tasks
- Transportation
- Appropriate accommodation options
- Community, social and economic participation
- Assistance in the workplace
- Therapeutic Support
- Skill development
- Mobility equipment
The type of support you can receive will be determined by the NDIA, who evaluate your circumstances and goals in order to plan for the achievement of such.
At ZedCare, our NDIS disability services are designed to help develop and build on your abilities and interests, enhance your social and life skills, and help you to live an independent, fulfilling life. We keep your plan outcomes top of mind when planning and delivering our support services, measuring ourselves against how well you are progressing toward gaining independence to do the things you love.
Regards: ZedCare
