NDIS providers are community organisations or individuals who deliver disability support to NDIS participants. Service providers must be registered under the NDIS and meet specific government requirements to legally deliver support.

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is a national government scheme that provides funding to Australians aged under 65 years living with particular types of physical, learning or mental disabilities, so they can receive the adequate support they need to live independently as possible. Aged care funding will take over upon turning 65.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is responsible for assessing your eligibility for NDIS funding. To be eligible to receive funding from NDIS registered providers, you must:

• Be under 65 years of age (My Aged Care applies over 65).

• For children, they must be aged over 7 years of age.

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

• Have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (lifelong) which stops you from doing everyday activities by yourself, or prevents you from living independently.

You can assess your eligibility criteria yourself by doing the following:

• Step 1: Review the requirements on the NDIS Access Checklist.

• Step 2: Call the NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss your eligibility.

NDIS funding works by providing individuals with the necessary funding to access approved disability support services which have been identified as necessary within their NDIS plan. Categories of funding participants can receive money for include:

• Core supports budget: Includes consumables or everyday items (including continence aids), low-cost equipment to aid mobility, assist in daily activities for household cleaning and maintenance, social participation (hearing aids), and transport.

• Capacity building budget: This budget is designed to help participants achieve their goals in areas in employment (finding and keeping a job), improve their health (exercise and diet advice), education (help them further their schooling), relationships (advice to develop positive interactions with others), and living arrangements.

• Capital support budget: Use to help fund assistive technologies including vehicle modifications, wheelchairs and modifications to the home. This includes the installation of a handrail in your bathroom or a ramp into the home.

Depending on how you manage your funding, accessing the money to pay NDIS providers can vary. If you choose to self-manage your funds, you have two funding options to pay for your supports:

1. Make a payment request and then pay your provider.

2. Pay your provider and then make a payment request.

Your choice of support can be purchased from any registered provider as long as the services are in line with your goals. A formal review meeting occurs after 12 months to assess whether you are happy with the support within your plan, or if changes need to be made.

NDIS funding will cover the following:

• Help people with personal care needs such as general hygiene, getting in and out of bed, managing finances, house cleaning and other domestic activities.

• Payment for aids and equipment such as wheelchairs and hearing aids.

• Psychological, social and speech therapy and physiotherapy.

• Social participation activities.

• Transport so people can keep in regular touch with friends and interact with their community daily.

As a long-time NDIS service provider, our nurturing and experienced team have honed our processes and services to provide a supportive journey so that all participants can enjoy a life of connection and fulfilment.

Our service delivery is dedicated to the personal journey of each and every one of our clients, their families and carers. As a result, we offer a wide range of disability support designed to assist clients of all backgrounds, ages, physical and mental impairment levels. Know that when you work with our team, we have your best interests at heart to ensure that you get to live as independently as possible. We put your decisions and choices first in all conversations and plans.