What is NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a program that helps individuals with a long-lasting and major disability, along with their families and caregivers, by offering personalized support.

We offer assistance and services for individuals who receive funding through the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and forms a vital part of the comprehensive National Disability Strategy, which unites the efforts of the community, government, and industry to support individuals with disabilities. This initiative ensures that those with disabilities, along with their families, receive crucial support not only from mainstream services like health, education, and transportation but also from the broader community.

At its core, the NDIS has a straightforward objective: to furnish Australians facing a permanent and significant disability with the essential support required to lead a fulfilling and ordinary life. The overarching vision is equally uncomplicated: to nurture independence, create abundant opportunities, and foster social participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Australia.

The NDIS operates through two integral parts: providing funded supports for eligible participants and implementing Information, Linkages, and Capacity Building (ILC), a facet dedicated to connecting individuals with their communities. Eligible participants not only receive funded support but also develop a personalized plan aimed at enhancing their independence and seizing opportunities, whether through community engagement, employment, or skill development. The pivotal emphasis remains on granting participants the autonomy to exercise choice and control over the support necessary to shape the life they aspire to live.

Looking ahead to 2020, it is anticipated that approximately 460,000 Australians with disabilities will benefit from a funded plan under the NDIS. Complementing this, the second crucial component of the NDIS is Information, Linkages, and Capacity Building (ILC).

What is Information, Linkages, and Capacity Building (ILC)?

The primary focus of Information, Linkages, and Capacity Building (ILC) is to support all individuals with disabilities, irrespective of their participation in the NDIS program. ILC is driven by two core objectives: enabling people with disabilities to attain their goals and ensuring their active inclusion in all facets of community life.

At its core, ILC is dedicated to promoting inclusivity by establishing meaningful connections between individuals with disabilities and their local communities. It is crucial to understand that the NDIS extends its benefits beyond the anticipated 460,000 participants and the overall 2 million people living with disabilities in Australia; it is a resource designed to benefit everyone.

Understanding How NDIS Support Budget Works?​

Every individual under the NDIS has unique needs. The funding allocated through the NDIS is intended to assist you in achieving your short, medium, and long-term goals as outlined in your NDIS plan. In your NDIS plan, there are three types of support budgets that may be funded:

  • Core Supports: These are essential supports required for your day-to-day activities.

  • Capacity Building Supports: Aimed at enhancing your skills and independence.

  • Capital Supports: Funding for items such as assistive technology or home modifications.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scheme, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Permanent and Significant Disability: You should have a lasting and substantial disability that hampers your participation in daily activities.

  2. Age Requirement: You must be under the age of 65 at the time of initially accessing the scheme.

  3. Citizenship or Residency: You need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen holding a Protected Special Category Visa.