EAC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• Continue to promote the vision and principles behind the NDIS
• Ensure that politicians and bureaucrats deliver the best possible NDIS
• And promote the inclusion of people with
disability in the community and economy
1. The NDIS is national
2. The NDIS is person-centred
3. The NDIS will take a few more years to be fully
implemented
4. The NDIS gives back to the economy
5. The NDIS will help millions of Australians
5 KEY POINTS
NEW SOUTH WALES
YOUR NDIS ROLLOUT
The Western Sydney
district started full
NDIS transition from 1
stJuly
2016
• A permanent and significant disability;
a needs based assessment
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Enter the scheme before 65 years
• Existing service users will have a smooth transition to the NDIS;
the NDIA will contact you
your services will help you with information you can contact the NDIA
• http://www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-access-checklist
ELIGIBILITY
Aids, equipment, home and vehicle modifications
Personal care
Support community inclusion
Respite
Specialist housing support
Domestic assistance
Transport assistance
Therapies
Guide and assistance dogs
Case management and coordination
Specialist
employment services
Crisis/emergency support
EXAMPLES OF NDIS SUPPORTS
• Daily Living
• Home
• Health and Well-being
• Lifelong Learning
• Work
• Social and Community Participation
• Relationships
• Choice and Control
NDIS OUTCOMES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GovIfcwwNEY
GETTING READY
HOW THE NDIS PROCESS WORKS
• Get Ready
o Think about your support needs and also your goals
• Create your NDIS plan
o Design a plan for all your support needs and goals
• Choose your supports
o You decide what you do, when you do it and with who
• Live your life
o Your needs today, and build a better life for the
future
PLAN MANAGEMENT
• Agency Managed - Support providers deal directly with the NDIA
• Registered Plan Manager - Funding in your plan is allocated for a 3rd party to manage the finances in your NDIS plan
• Self Managed - You (or your nominee) manage the funds and transactions for services and supports
• Automated Payments - (for transport only) Funds can be deposited weekly, fortnightly or monthly into a nominated account
• Combination – Your choice of a combination of these options can be used to meet your individual needs
www.ndis.gov.au MORE INFORMATION
www.ndis.nsw.gov.au
1800 800 110
everyaustraliancounts.com.au
MORE INFORMATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFbeW6Wy2c
LIVING YOUR LIFE
Questions?
THANK-YOU!