The NDIS is a government-funded scheme that provides funding for people with permanent and significant disabilities in Australia. It aims to provide individuals with more choice and control over their disability support needs and also increase participation in the community. The NDIS is managed by the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) and oversight by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission).
What types of support are funded?
NDIS, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme, provides participants with various supports to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. These include assistance with daily personal activities, as well as help with transport for participating in community and daily life events.
NDIS also provides workplace support to help both unemployed and employed participants successfully get or keep jobs in the open or supported labour force.
Furthermore, NDIS provides therapeutic and behavioural support, assistance with household tasks, skilled help to use aids and equipment, home modifications and construction services, mobility equipment options, and vehicle modifications.
NDIS ensures all participants have access to the vital support they need to enjoy richly rewarding lives.
The NDIS cannot provide or cover certain kinds of assistance
The NDIS is an important support system for Australians living with a disability, but it's important to note that there are some kinds of support that the NDIS cannot fund or provide. The NDIS Act and the rules made under the NDIS Act make it clear what these exclusions are. These include supports that are the responsibility of another government system or community service, those not related to a person’s disability, those relating to day-to-day living costs not related to their support needs, and those likely to cause harm or pose a risk to others. Therefore, individuals and families need to understand which types of support are funded by NDIS so they can find the best option for them.
What choice and control do I have over my funded support?
As an NDIS participant in Australia, you can choose and control how you use your funded support. Decisions about what type of support you require and what service providers you will use to receive care are all up to you. However, there are times that the NDIA or another organisation may need to manage the funding for a certain level of support if it is deemed as an unreasonable risk for the individual. You can be confident in knowing that you will still have some choice and control over your NDIS funding, even if this is necessary.
Other community and government services
Those who may not be eligible for NDIS can still access a range of other community and government services that provide vital assistance and resources. Whether it’s information, referrals or offering general advice, NDIS can provide invaluable support and guidance to those with a disability, their families and carers. NDIS has made it easier than ever before for Australians to access the right kind of help when they need it most.
How LifeLift Can Help
At LifeLift, we are all about improving the quality of life of NDIS participants by providing support services. Our team is experienced in NDIS funding and can help guide you through the application process to access NDIS support. We offer a tailored service that covers every step of NDIS approval, from understanding NDIS plans to helping with NDIS plan reviews. Contact us today to discover how you can get the NDIS support and assistance you or your loved one needs.
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