What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the new way of providing individualised support for eligible people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers. The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the insurance that is intended to give people with disabilities, their families and carers peace of mind.
NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme is a new way of providing community linking and individualised support for people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers.
To find out more, visit the NDIS website
NDIS Rollout and Trial Sites
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) commenced in July 2013. For the first three years, it is being introduced at trial sites at selected locations because it's a big change, and the government wants to get it right and make it sustainable.
NDIS in Victoria le in the local government areas of the City of Greater Geelong, Colac Otway Shire, Surfcoast Shire and the Borough of Queenscliff region of Victoria from 1 July 2013 for people living in the area on that date with a disability aged 0 to 65. It supports people with a permanent and significant disability that make it difficult to take part in everyday activities.
http://www.ndis.gov.au/about-usour-trial-sites/ndis-victoria
Frequently Asked Questions for Existing Clients
http://www.ndis.gov.au/document/501
Frequently Asked Questions (General)
For general information regarding NDIS please refer to : http://www.ndis.gov.au/jobs/FAQs
Introduction to DisabilityCare Australia (with Auslan interpreter)
NDIS understand that everyone' needs, preferences and aspirations are different. NDIS aims to provide eligible people with a flexible, whole-of-life approach to the support needed to pursue their goals and aspirations and participate in daily life.
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