What is the NDIS?

NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The NDIS supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities.

The NDIS works with people with disability to identify supports that they need to live their life and develops a plan to fund these supports.

Supports may help you achieve goals in many aspects of your life, including:

• independence
• involvement in your community
•  education
• employment and
• health and wellbeing

The NDIS gives you choice and control over how, when and where your supports are provided. It also gives you the certainty that you will receive the support you need over your lifetime. 

The NDIS also focuses on early intervention where getting supports can reduce the impact of disability on you or your child.

The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports that help you to achieve your goals such as

• therapies
• equipment
• home modifications
• mobility equipment
• taking part in community activities
• assistance with employment.

An NDIS plan tailored to your individual needs will be developed to help you achieve your goals. 

Can I Access the NDIS?

To access the NDIS you need to meet the following requirements:

• you have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities
• you are under 65 years old when you first access the scheme
• you are an Australian citizen, live in Australia and hold a permanent visa, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa.

To find out more contact the NDIS on 1800 800110 or visit the NDIS website here to make an access request or to find out more about your eligibility. 

To access the NDIS price guide please visit the NDIS webpage https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-information

You can find us on the NDIS website here by searching for "The Disability Trust".