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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program designed to provide support for Australians with permanent and significant disabilities. It aims to give people with disability more choice and control over the supports they receive, enabling them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Over 500,000 Australians with disability are currently supported by the NDIS.
NDIS is designed to:
Provide individualised support: Each person with disability receives a tailored support plan based on their specific needs and goals.
Increase independence: The NDIS helps people with disability to develop skills and build confidence, enabling them to participate more fully in their communities.
Improve quality of life: By providing access to supports, the NDIS can enhance the overall well-being of people with disability and their families.
Build a stronger community: The NDIS promotes inclusion and creates opportunities for people with disability to contribute to their communities.
Your NDIS plan is a personalized document outlining the supports and funding you are eligible for. It is developed through a collaborative process with an NDIS planner. Understanding your plan is crucial for making informed decisions about your support needs.
Key elements of your NDIS plan include:
Remember, your NDIS plan is a living document. Your needs and goals may change over time, and your plan should reflect those changes.
Flexibility: You have some flexibility in how you spend your support budgets within each category. For example, you might choose to allocate more funds to one support and less to another.
Plan Management: You can choose to manage your plan yourself, or you can appoint a plan manager to help you.
Provider Choice: You have the freedom to choose who provides your supports, as long as they are registered with the NDIS.