Understanding the NDIS
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides eligible Australians with disability access to funding for reasonable and necessary supports related to their disability.
The NDIS is designed to give participants greater choice and control over the supports they receive and how those supports are delivered. Each participant has an individual plan based on their circumstances, support needs and goals.
Depending on your individual plan, funded supports may assist with daily activities, developing skills, participating in the community and building greater independence.
Understanding Your Plan
Your NDIS plan is built around your individual needs and goals.
Your NDIS plan outlines your goals and the funded supports available to help you work towards them. Understanding your plan can help you make informed decisions about how your funding is used.
Your goals
Your plan includes goals that reflect what you want to achieve in areas that are important to your everyday life.
Your funding
Your plan may include funding for reasonable and necessary disability-related supports that align with your individual circumstances.
Your choice
You can consider available providers and choose supports that align with your preferences, goals and plan arrangements.
Your plan review
Your support needs and circumstances can change, and your plan may be reassessed or varied where appropriate.
Choice and Control
Your voice stays at the centre of your support.
Choice and control are central to the NDIS. You can be involved in decisions about your supports, consider different providers, ask questions and speak up when your needs, goals or preferences change.
The right support should respect your decisions, reflect your preferences and stay focused on the outcomes that matter to you.
Your preferences matter
Your routines, communication preferences and individual circumstances can help shape the way your supports are delivered.
People you trust
You can choose to involve a nominee, family member, support coordinator or another trusted person in discussions about your supports.
Clear information
You can ask questions about services, how support is delivered and what you can expect before deciding what feels right for you.
Feedback is welcome
You can raise concerns or provide feedback about your support and discuss changes when your circumstances, needs or preferences change.
Need help understanding your options?
Talk with our team about the support you are looking for.
If you would like to know more about our services, we can discuss your support needs, answer questions about what we provide and help you understand the next step.