What is NDIS?

What is it?

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a program that offers assistance to eligible individuals facing significant physical and/or mental disabilities, extending its support to their families and caregivers as well.

The NDIS offers cloud funding to eligible individuals to have more quality time with loved ones, friends and family, increased independence, opportunities to develop new skills, access to employment or volunteering roles within their community, and an overall enhanced quality of life.

Individuals with disabilities registered with the NDIS are referred to as “Participants.” These participants undergo various assessment processes to demonstrate their eligibility for NDIS support. The main objective is to empower participants to become confident, socially connected, independent, and productive members of society.

The NDIS assists participants in accessing mainstream services and supports, facilitating their connection to a wide range of community resources. By pooling funds from various avenues, the NDIS offers reasonable and core services to individuals with disabilities. Their diverse service packages are geared towards promoting independence, education, health, employment, and community engagement among participants.

The NDIS focuses on securing lifelong outcomes for participants, ensuring ongoing support for the entirety of their lives. Australians from diverse backgrounds can trust that family members with significant temporary or permanent disabilities will receive well-structured support from the NDIS. Upon full implementation, it’s anticipated that close to half a million Australians with disabilities will benefit individually from NDIS services. In addition to service groups, the NDIS offers personalized and comprehensive service packages to cater to the specific needs of participants.

The NDIS was created through the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act), governing all policies and operational procedures related to the scheme. Its primary goals include fostering participants’ independence, promoting social engagement, and offering reasonable assistance across various daily activities.