The NDIS Journey
The aim of the NDIS is to make sure that Australians with disability receive the disability support they need. These supports can help you achieve your goals, be part of your community and thrive in a job you love.
The NDIS Participant Journey
The aim of the NDIS is to make sure that Australians with disability receive the disability support they need.
Understand the journey a new participant undertakes when applying for the NDIS. The diagram below gives a simple overview of the process
Understand the journey a new participant undertakes when applying for the NDIS. The diagram below gives a simple overview of the process
1 Check Eligibility
be between Ages 9 To 64 Years Old
You are between 9 to 64 years old. You may continue to receive funding beyond 65 years, but must be under 65 to apply for the first time.
Reside in Australia
The scheme is only open to
- Australian citizens
- Permanent visa holders
- Protected special category visa holders
Have a permanent disability
You have a physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, visual, hearing or psychosocial impairment that meets either the disability or early intervention requirements. It must be a disability that is permanent and significantly impacts your day to day living.
For young children
If a child is below 9 years of age, an early childhood partner can provide supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.
If you are ready to begin, download the Access Request Form.
If you are ready to begin, download the Access Request Form.
*Tip : Keep a record of all pages and note down every date submitted.
1 Check Eligibility
be between Ages 9 To 64 Years Old
You are between 9 to 64 years old. You may continue to receive funding beyond 65 years, but must be under 65 to apply for the first time.
Reside in Australia
The scheme is only open to
- Australian citizens
- Permanent visa holders
- Protected special category visa holders
Have a permanent disability
You have a physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, visual, hearing or psychosocial impairment that meets either the disability or early intervention requirements. It must be a disability that is permanent and significantly impacts your day to day living.
For young children
If a child is below 9 years of age, an early childhood partner can provide supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.
If you are ready to begin, download the Access Request Form and have a look at what is required.
*Tip* : Keep a record of all pages and note down every date submitted.
2 Submit Access Request Form
Going through the Access Request Form can be overwhelming. Along with this, prospective participants must provide the NDIA with supporting evidence of disability or developmental delay from a treating doctor, specialist, or health professional (this includes nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists).
LAC
When you reach out to NDIS for assistance, you will be connected to a LAC Coordinator (Local area co-ordinator). This person is known as your NDIS contact and will be your main point of contact throughout your NDIS journey.
You can also begin your NDIS journey by directly contacting a local area coordinator (LAC).
For Unsuccessful application
In the event that the outcome of your Access Request is not successful, this decision can be appealed and there is Advocacy support available. Disability advocacy groups act to promote, protect and defend the human rights of people with disability.
For more details on engaging advocacy, click here.
Alternatively there is the Australian Federation of Disability Organisation https://www.afdo.org.au/ for more information.
2 Submit Access Request Form
Going through the Access Request Form can be overwhelming. Along with this, prospective participants must provide the NDIA with supporting evidence of disability or developmental delay from a treating doctor, specialist, or health professional (this includes nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists).
LAC
When you reach out to NDIS for assistance, you will be connected to a LAC Coordinator (Local area co-ordinator). This person is known as your NDIS contact and will be your main point of contact throughout your NDIS journey.
You can also begin your NDIS journey by directly contacting a local area coordinator (LAC).
Unsuccessful application
In the event that the outcome of your Access Request is not successful, this decision can be appealed and there is Advocacy support available. Disability advocacy groups act to promote, protect and defend the human rights of people with disability.
For more details on engaging advocacy, click here.
Alternatively there is the Australian Federation of Disability Organisation https://www.afdo.org.au/ for more information.
3 The Plan Meeting
If you application is successful, you will receive a letter from NDIS stating so.
You will be invited to a PLan Meeting
This is an important meeting to determine what supports you will need and how much funding will be needed. During this meeting you will meet with your NDIA Planner. A lot of preparation will be needed and a lot of discussion will take place.
You can also ask other people like your friends, family or an advocate to join the conversation with your NDIS planner.
Things to discuss at this plan meeting
Things to discuss at this plan meeting
Your goals & objectives
Type of supports needed
your living circumstances
How much funding
Click here to see a more detailed write up of the pre planning stages of the NDIS Plan Meeting.
3 The Plan Meeting
If you application is successful, you will receive a letter from NDIS stating so.
You will be invited to a PLan Meeting
This is an important meeting to determine what supports you will need and how much funding will be needed. During this meeting you will meet with your NDIA Planner. A lot of preparation will be needed and a lot of discussion will take place.
You can also ask other people like your friends, family or an advocate to join the conversation with your NDIS planner.
Things to discuss at this plan meeting
Things to discuss at this plan meeting
Your goals & objectives
Type of supports needed
your living circumstances
How much funding
Click here to see a more detailed write up of the pre planning stages of the NDIS Plan Meeting.
4 Your NDIS Plan
What’s included in the NDIS Plan during the meeting?
The NDIS plan will be tailored to reflect your goals and circumstances. It is designed so you have choice and control for your well being. The type of supports may include funds for items as follows:
- daily personal activites like showering
- transport to access community
- workplace placement
- therapeutic supports including behaviour support
- help with household tasks
- home modification design and construction
- mobility equipment
- vehicle modifications
Options to manage and optimise the NDIS plan
work with Support Coordinators
- connects participants to a range of supports
- identify and build on informal supports
- develop participant capacity for social and economic participation
Plan Management
- plan managed
- self managed
- NDIA managed
Making service agreements
Click here to see a more detailed write up regarding developing an NDIS plan.
4 Your NDIS Plan
What’s included in the NDIS Plan during the meeting?
The NDIS plan will be tailored to reflect your goals and circumstances. It is designed so you have choice and control for your well being. The type of supports may include funds for items as follows:
- daily personal activites like showering
- transport to access community
- workplace placement
- therapeutic supports including behaviour support
- help with household tasks
- home modification design and construction
- mobility equipment
- vehicle modifications
Options to manage and optimise the NDIS plan
work with Support Coordinators
- connects participants to a range of supports
- identify and build on informal supports
- develop participant capacity for social and economic participation
Plan Management
- plan managed
- self managed
- NDIA managed
Making service agreements
Click here to see a more detailed write up regarding developing an NDIS plan.
NDIS Services to help you
Applying to join the NDIS is the first step in your journey to accessing support. Blu Sky Care is here to help you navigate the NDIS process, remove the confusion and maximise your benefits. Our experienced team can provide guidance with the financial aspects of your NDIS plan – giving you the freedom to make all the choices without the hassle of managing the paperwork.
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