Understanding the NDIS What is the NDIS? Who can support me? The NDIS supports people with disability to You can ask important people in your life, access the services they need to live the life such as family, friends or an advocate to they choose. The NDIS provides funding for support you on your journey and the disability-related supports people need to communicate your needs to the NDIS. achieve their goals. What is covered by the NDIS? Who can access the NDIS? The NDIS provides funding for ‘reasonable Eligibility for the NDIS depends on the nature and necessary’ supports that are: of your disability, your age, where you live related to your disability and your citizenship status. good value for money likely to be effective and beneficial, You may be eligible for the NDIS if you: and have a disability, condition or take into account existing support impairment that is permanent, and received from family members, carers means you usually need support from and the community. another person or equipment to do The NDIS does not pay for day-to-day living everyday things costs, such as food, bills, medicine, gym are aged under 65 memberships, holidays and other personal live in an area where the NDIS is expenses. These costs are paid for with your available, and income or pension. are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a Special Protected The NDIS does not replace support already Category Visa. provided by mainstream services in the Check your eligibility and when the NDIS is health, education, employment and coming to your area on the NDIS website or community sectors. These sectors will call 1800 800 110. continue to provide support as usual. How does planning work? Planners, also known as Local Area Coordinators (LACs), work with each person to develop a plan based on their day-to-day needs and longer term goals. From this plan, funding is provided for reasonable and necessary support to ensure people can have their needs met and work towards achieving their goals.
Understanding the NDIS What is the NDIS? The NDIS supports people with disability to access the services they need to live the life they choose. The NDIS provides funding for the disability-related supports people need to achieve their goals. Who can access the NDIS? Eligibility for the NDIS depends on the nature of your disability, your age, where you live and your citizenship status. You may be eligible for the NDIS if you: have a disability, condition or impairment that is permanent, and means you usually need support from another person or equipment to do everyday things are aged under 65 live in an area where the NDIS is available, and are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a Special Protected Category Visa. Check your eligibility and when the NDIS is coming to your area on the NDIS website or call 1800 800 110. Who can support me? You can ask important people in your life, such as family, friends or an advocate to support you on your journey and communicate your needs to the NDIS. What is covered by the NDIS? The NDIS provides funding for ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports that are: related to your disability good value for money likely to be effective and beneficial, and take into account existing support received from family members, carers and the community. The NDIS does not pay for day-to-day living costs, such as food, bills, medicine, gym memberships, holidays and other personal expenses. These costs are paid for with your income or pension. The NDIS does not replace support already provided by mainstream services in the health, education, employment and community sectors. These sectors will continue to provide support as usual. How does planning work? Planners, also known as Local Area Coordinators (LACs), work with each person to develop a plan based on their day-to-day needs and longer term goals. From this plan, funding is provided for reasonable and necessary support to ensure people can have their needs met and work towards achieving their goals.
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