What is NDIS?

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s first national Scheme provided for people with disability.

The NDIS is all about the individual and how we can help them to get the most out of what they need in life. Whether it be getting a job, or wanting to become more independent.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the independent government organisation that runs the NDIS.

NDIS providing funding to eligible people with disability based on their individual needs.

The NDIS provides reasonable and necessary funding to people with a permanent and significant disability to access the supports and services they need to live and enjoy their life.

Every NDIS participant has an individual plan that lists their goals and the funding they received.

NDIS participants use their funding to purchase supports and services that will help them achieve their goals.

NDIS participant – People who are eligible to access the NDIS are called participants. They must be an Australian citizen and have permanent disability and be less that 65 years old when they first access the NDIS.

Permanent and significant disability – A permanent disability means your disability is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability has a substantial impact on your ability to complete everyday activities

Supports and Services – Assistance or products that help a person in their daily life and help them participate in the community and achieve their goals

For more information about NDIS, please contact: www.ndis.com.au

• At My Choice Disability Services we will work with you to find the right support services and provide friendly staffs to implement your plan.
• My Choice Disability Services staffs will assist participants to build their skills around NDIS plan management and engaging supports.
• We discuss the services to be provided with participants and the NDIS funding allocations to develop service agreements for funded programs and activities
• We link participants to identified services and support these connections
• We assist in plan reviews and assessments of support plans
• We offer a diverse range of care assisted transport arrangements to cater for your needs, including medical appointments and community care transfers.
• You can now feel secure knowing that your loved ones are in safe hands with us.

At My Choice Disability Services, we help our clients making friends and participating in a local community activity. NDIS participants control the support they receive, when they receive it and who provides it.