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What is NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (also called the NDIS) is the new way of providing support to Australians with disability, and their families and carers.
NDIS will provide Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with support they need.
People with disability will get greater flexibility and choice of supports and services to meet their individual needs.
The NDIS is a move from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to a system where people with disability have direct control over the funding they receive.
The NDIS helps people with disability to:
- access mainstream services and supports – like the health system and education systems
- access community services and supports – like sports clubs, community groups and charities
- maintain informal supports – like the help people get from their family and friends. This is support people don’t pay for and is generally part of most people’s lives
- get reasonable and necessary funded supports – related to their disability and needed for them to live an ordinary life.
Native Care Services can assist you to understand how the NDIS works, and offer supports and services that best cater for your needs. For more information on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).