National Disability Insurance scheme

What is it

Provides support for people with permanent or significant disabilities and their families

who is it funded by

Federal, state, and territory government

what does it do

help people live an ordinary life

Eligibility requirements (3 requirements)

age (must be under 65 to apply)

Residency (must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a protected special category visa)

Disability (must have a lifelong impairment that requires ongoing support)

What happens when your eligible

participants create an individualised plan based on personal goals and support needs

What does the NDIS help with (4)

Access to mainstream services

engage in community activities

maintain informal support from family and friends

receive reasonable and necessary funded support(including assistive technology)

examples of Access to mainstream services

health, education, public housing

examples of engagement in community activities

sport clubs, libraries, charities

Funding 

NDIS provides funding for resources such as carers and assistive technology as well.

sustainability 

Individualised plan meaning funds go towards necessary things for that individual

access

NDIS in every region in Australia - eligible participants can access NDIS regardless of where they live. It can fund resources like a career which can increase access to health services for people

equity 

Individualised - those that are more disabled are given more support. Those who require NDIS don’t have to pay more to fund it than those who don’t need it