The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian government program that provides individualized support to people with permanent and significant disabilities. It offers tailored funding to help participants achieve their personal goals, enhance their independence, and improve their quality of life. The NDIS covers a wide range of services, including daily personal activities, transport, therapeutic supports, and employment assistance. Participants have the flexibility to choose their service providers and manage their funding, promoting greater autonomy and inclusion within the community.

To be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Must be under 65 years of age at the time of applying for the NDIS.
• Must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa.
• Must have a permanent and significant disability that substantially reduces their ability to perform everyday activities and participate in society.

If you meet these criteria, you may be eligible for the NDIS. For a detailed assessment and to apply, visit the NDIS website or contact the NDIS directly.

The types of supports that the NDIS may fund for participants include:

• daily personal activities
• transport to enable participation in community, social, economic and daily life activities
• workplace help to allow a participant to successfully get or keep employment in the open or supported labour market
• therapeutic supports including behaviour support
• help with household tasks to allow the participant to maintain their home environment
• help to a participant by skilled personnel in aids or equipment assessment, set up and training
• home modification design and construction
• mobility equipment, and
• vehicle modifications.

The NDIS Act and the rules made under the NDIS Act also tell us which supports will not be funded by the NDIS.

The NDIS cannot fund a support that is:

• the responsibility of another government system or community service
• not related to a person’s disability
• relates to day-to-day living costs that are not related to a participant’s support needs, or
• is likely to cause harm to the participant or pose a risk to others.