national disability insurance scheme

Question 1

what is NDIS

Answer 1

national insurance scheme that provides services/support for people with permanent, significant disabilities and their families/carers

funded by the federal AND state governments with the aim of allowing people with disabilities to live ordinary lives.

Question 2

what does the NDIS individualised plan assist participants to do

Answer 2

1. access mainstream supports and services = such as doctors or teachers through the health and education systems & aged care systems
2. access community supports and services = activities and services available to everyone in a
   community, such as sports clubs or community groups. many individuals wish to be socially connected by accessing services and supports within the community
3. maintain informal support arrangements = the help that people get from their family and friends. it is support people don’t pay for and is generally part of most people’s lives.
4. receive reasonable and necessary funded supports = NDIS provides necessary funds for disabled people that are required for them to live an ordinary life and achieve their goals (assistive technology or carers if the individual requires assistance with daily tasks)

Question 3

eligibility for NDIS

Answer 3

1. have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent
2. impairment affects your capacity for social and economic participation
3. impairment highly reduces your ability to participate effectively in activities, or perform tasks unless with the help of other people or assistive technology