WHAT CAN THE NDIS DO FOR ME
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for people with permanent and significant disability to access the necessary supports and services to lead an ordinary life. The NDIS can provide a range of supports, including:
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Assistive technology and equipment: The NDIS can provide funding for assistive technology and equipment such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and communication devices.
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Personal care and support: The NDIS can provide funding for personal care and support such as help with dressing, bathing, and eating.
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Therapy services: The NDIS can provide funding for therapy services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
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Home modifications: The NDIS can provide funding for home modifications such as ramps, handrails, and bathroom modifications to make your home more accessible.
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Transport: The NDIS can provide funding for transport to and from appointments, and for community access.
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Employment support: The NDIS can provide funding for employment support such as job coaching, workplace modifications, and assistance with job search.
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Social and community participation: The NDIS can provide funding for social and community participation activities such as sports, art, and music programs.
The specific supports and services that you can access through the NDIS will depend on your individual needs and goals, as well as the funding available in your plan. The NDIS is designed to support you to live a fulfilling life and achieve your goals.
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I want to help my colleagues seek NDIS treatment because they’ve been facing some significant challenges that require specialized support. I will share with them that wheelchairs, hearing aids, and communication devices are examples of assistive technology and equipment for which the NDIS can offer funding. It seems like NDIS can open up avenues for tailored treatments and assistance that cater to their unique needs. https://www.physiophix.com.au/ndis-treatment
Thank you for explaining to us that the NDIS helps people with permanent and significant disabilities by providing them with funding that they can use to access the necessary support and services they will need to lead an ordinary life. My cousin was born with a hearing disability, so my aunt plans to avail of NDIS for her soon to help her get the hearing aids and communication devices she needs to interact with her community from now on. I’ll take note of this while I look for an NDIS provider in Melton to contact for my cousin and her hearing impairment soon. https://www.privicare.com.au/services/support-coordination/