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Empowering Ability Journey
At Empowering Ability Journey our professional teams strive to empower individuals and foster independence through our services and resources. Our vision is to see you reach your full potentials and achieve your goals.
What is the NDIS?
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a program in Australia run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). It is designed for eligible Australians who have a permanent and significant disability, providing funding for reasonable and necessary support and services to help them achieve their goals. The NDIS works with partners in the community, such as Local Area Coordinators and Early Childhood partners, to deliver services and support. If someone is eligible for the NDIS, they become an NDIS participant and receive funding to work towards their individual goals outlined in their NDIS plan. If someone does not meet the eligibility requirements for the NDIS, they can still receive support and access community and government services through information provided by the NDIS and its partners.
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Check out the Easy Read Booklet for a better understanding
What are the types of support services funded by the NDIS?
The types of supports that the NDIS may fund for participants include:
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Daily personal activities
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Transport to enable participation in community, social, economic and daily life activities
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Workplace help to allow a participant to successfully get or keep employment in the open or
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Supported labour market
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Therapeutic supports including behaviour support
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Help with household tasks to allow the participant to maintain their home environment
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Help to a participant by skilled personnel in aids or equipment assessment, set up and training
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Home modification design and construction
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Mobility equipment, and vehicle modifications.
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How to access the NDIS
1. Check your eligibility.
Find out about the NDIS Eligibility checklist on their website and what other services for you if you are not eligible.
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2. NDIS and other Government Services:
All individuals in Australia with disabilities have access to various government services such as education, healthcare, employment, legal assistance, and family support. The support available through the NDIS may differ from what was previously provided by state or territory authorities. The NDIS represents a fresh approach that empowers participants to select and manage the support services they need to engage in community activities, work, and social interactions.
3. What is an access request form:
The Access Request Form is the form you complete to apply for the NDIS when you cannot be supported by an NDIS partner to apply.
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How to apply for NDIS
If you think you are eligible for the NDIS you will be supported to apply by one of our local area coordination or early childhood partners.
In some areas, NDIS might not have partners. In non-partner areas, it is recommended that you contact NDIS on 1800 800 110 to be supported to apply to the NDIS.
Check out NDIS website on "how to apply" page for more information.
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How the planning process works
1. Understanding your current supports
2. Preparing for your planning meeting
3. Attending a planning meeting to create your plan
4. Receiving your approved NDIS plan
5. Using your plan
6. Changing your plan
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Working with Providers
A provider refers to an individual, company, or organization that offers NDIS-funded assistance to participants. Providers bring diverse areas of expertise and experience. It is crucial to select the appropriate providers to fulfil your requirements.
Providers registered with the NDIS are overseen by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. All providers, whether registered or unregistered, must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct.
It depends on your type of funding; you can choose either NDIS-registered providers or unregistered providers for service delivery.
Empowering Ability Journey is currently providing services for participants who self-manage or have a plan manager to manage their NDIS plan funding.