NDIS

Question 1

description

Answer 1

-provides services and support for people with permanent significant disabilities and their families and carers.
-funded by the federal, state and territory gvts
-must be aus residents and under 65
-works to assist individuals with disability’s to live and ordinary life

Question 2

individualized plan

Answer 2

-access mainstream services and supports - healthcare, education, public housing etc.
-access community services and supports- sports clubs, community groups or charities, stay socially connected

Question 3

eligibility/ requirements

Answer 3

-you have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent/ lifelong
-your impairment affects your capacity for social and economic participation e.g. workforce
-you are likely to require support under the ndis for your lifetime
Your impairment substantially reduces your ability to participate effectively in activities, or perform tasks or actions unless you have:
-Assistance from other people or
-You haveassistive technologyor equipment (other than common items such as glasses)
-You can’t participate effectively even with assistance or aides and equipment