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The NDIS provides funding to eligible people based on their individual needs. Every NDIS participant has an individual plan that lists their goals and the funding they have received. NDIS participants use their funding to purchase supports and services that will help them pursue their goals. Everyone has different goals but they could include things… Continue reading What is the NDIS responsible for?

There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. Within the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22 billion in funding a year to an estimated 500,000 Australians who have permanent and significant disability. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support… Continue reading What do you mean by NDIS?

Understanding your current supports To get ready for your planning meeting, think about your current supports and who provides them, and what supports and services you may need to pursue your goals.  Preparing for your planning meeting You can choose to do it on your own or get someone to help, then bring it with… Continue reading How does the planning process work?

We would typically fund a requested support if it:   Is related to your disability needs; AND Meets ALL of the following as outlined in the NDIS Funding Criteria: it will help with your individual goals and aspirations it will help your social and/or economic participation it is value for money, which means that: the cost of… Continue reading What does NDIS fund?