Understanding the NDIS
The NDIS is a scheme designed to support Australians with a disability, including their families and carers. It provides funding directly to individuals for supports and services that are reasonable and necessary to help them achieve their goals and enjoy an ordinary life.
NDIS Explained
What is the NDIS ?
How To - Manage Your NDIS Plan - Overview
Communicating With Your Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
The NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme, is a support system for Australians under 65 with a permanent and significant disability. It provides funding for services and supports to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.
To apply for the NDIS, you need to complete an access request form. You can get this form by contacting the NDIS directly, visiting their website, or asking your GP or support worker to help you. Once you’ve completed the form, submit it along with any required documentation.
Eligibility for the NDIS depends on a few factors, including age, residency, and the nature of your disability. You must be under 65, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have a permanent and significant disability that affects your ability to take part in everyday activities.
The NDIS can provide a wide range of supports, including assistance with daily living, transport, therapeutic supports, workplace help, and home modifications. The specific supports you receive will be based on your individual needs and goals.
NDIS funding is determined based on your individual needs and goals. During your planning meeting, you’ll discuss what supports you need to achieve your goals. The NDIS then decides on the reasonable and necessary supports to include in your plan.
You can manage your NDIS funding in several ways: self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed. Self-managed means you handle the funds yourself, plan-managed involves a registered plan manager assisting you, and NDIA-managed means the NDIS manages the funds for you.
Once you're deemed eligible for the NDIS, you'll work with a planner to develop your NDIS plan, which includes identifying the supports and services you need, like home modifications. Funding is then allocated based on these identified needs. It's important to have quotes from service providers, like us, to ensure your plan covers the necessary modifications.
The duration of home modifications varies depending on the complexity and scale of the project. Simple modifications, such as installing grab bars or ramps, can be completed within a few days. More extensive renovations or modifications might take several weeks to a few months. We will provide a timeline estimate after assessing your specific needs during our initial consultation.
Project pricing is based on various factors, including the type of modifications needed, materials, and the scope of work. After our initial assessment and consultation, we provide a detailed quote outlining the costs associated with your specific project. Our goal is to offer transparent pricing and value for our services.
Some modifications, especially structural changes or extensions, may require permits from local authorities. Our team handles the entire process, from design and planning to obtaining necessary permits, ensuring that all work complies with local regulations and standards.
We stand by the quality of our work and offer warranties for our services. If you encounter any issues or concerns with the modifications after completion, we encourage you to contact us immediately. Our aftercare service is committed to resolving any problems to your satisfaction.
At Aus Able Disability Services, we offer a wide range of NDIS supports, including accommodation, employment assistance, self-care support, health services, and community participation. Our goal is to provide the necessary support to help you lead a fulfilling and independent life.
YOUR JOURNEY TO A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE STARTS HERE
To get in touch with our team and start the journey to quality, caring support, use the enquiry form and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can call us on 02 7240 6417.
