National Disability Insurance Scheme The NDIS is being introduced in stages. Existing service users and new participants will enter the scheme progressively. People currently receiving support through the Victorian Government will move to the NDIS at different times depending on where they live and the type of support they receive. Those with complex support needs are encouraged to request a face to face planning meeting. Bayside Peninsula The NDIS will become available in the Bayside Peninsula area from 1 April 2018. The Bayside Peninsula area covers the local government areas of Bayside, Frankston, Glen Eira, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Stonnington. Southern Melbourne The NDIS will become available in the Southern Melbourne area from 1 September 2018. The Southern Melbourne area covers the local government areas of Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong. It is expected to take up to 12 months for eligible people with disability to enter the NDIS once roll out starts in an area. Existing Commonwealth and state-based services and supports will continue until eligible people start their plans with the NDIS. To see if you are eligible: or call 1800 800 110. School leavers Employment Supports (SLES) Students with disability may consider accessing the same Vocational Education and Training Pathways as students without disability. Students who require additional supports to participate will need to be prepared with an understanding of their support needs and eligibility to access specialist supports and services. Students planning on going into employment who are eligible under the NDIS may apply for the School leavers Employment Supports (SLES) in their final year of school. For more information about the scheme go to . Centrelink There are many types of Centrelink funding such as: Disability Support Pension
National Disability Insurance Scheme The NDIS is being introduced in stages. Existing service users and new participants will enter the scheme progressively. People currently receiving support through the Victorian Government will move to the NDIS at different times depending on where they live and the type of support they receive. Those with complex support needs are encouraged to request a face to face planning meeting. Bayside Peninsula The NDIS will become available in the Bayside Peninsula area from 1 April 2018. The Bayside Peninsula area covers the local government areas of Bayside, Frankston, Glen Eira, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Stonnington. Southern Melbourne The NDIS will become available in the Southern Melbourne area from 1 September 2018. The Southern Melbourne area covers the local government areas of Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong. It is expected to take up to 12 months for eligible people with disability to enter the NDIS once roll out starts in an area. Existing Commonwealth and state-based services and supports will continue until eligible people start their plans with the NDIS. To see if you are eligible: or call 1800 800 110. School leavers Employment Supports (SLES) Students with disability may consider accessing the same Vocational Education and Training Pathways as students without disability. Students who require additional supports to participate will need to be prepared with an understanding of their support needs and eligibility to access specialist supports and services. Students planning on going into employment who are eligible under the NDIS may apply for the School leavers Employment Supports (SLES) in their final year of school. For more information about the scheme go to . Centrelink There are many types of Centrelink funding such as: Disability Support Pension
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