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National

Disability

Insurance

Scheme

ABOUT NDIS

There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. Within the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22 billion in funding a year to an estimated 500,000 Australians who have permanent and significant disability. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.

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The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.

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WHAT DOES NDIS MEAN?

NATIONAL

The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.

DISABILITY

The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.

INSURANCE

The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.

SCHEME

The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.

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NDIS KEYWORDS

PERMANENT & SIGNIFICANT DISABILITY

A permanent disability means your disability is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability has a substantial impact on your ability to complete everyday activities.

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SUPPORTS & SERVICES

Assistance or products that help a person in their daily life and help them participate in the community and reach their goals.

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EARLY INTERVENTION

Providing support to a person, either a child or an adult, as early as possible to reduce the impacts of disability or developmental delay and to build their skills and independence.

FIND OUT MORE

OR CONTACT THE NDIS DIRECTLY

Understanding the NDIS

Applying to access the NDIS

Contact, Feedback & Complaints

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