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All about NDIS

People with disability go through a lot of hardship in their daily life. To make sure that all the obstacles and limitations on their way are moved aside so that they can have a better life, the Australian Government introduced NDIS or The National Disability Insurance Scheme. In this scheme, the government provide all possible support, such as financial and emotional to those who need these. Through their extended support, the government is trying to bring in a major change in the life of beneficiaries.

Total Lifestyle Care abides by the NDIS and aims at:

  • Providing all necessary information about the scheme
  • Help identify the benefit and discuss ways to avail of them
  • Prepare beneficiaries for the meeting and help plan them
  • Provide required education to make the right decision
You’re eligible for the NDIS if you:
  • Are an Australian citizen
  • Have got a permanent Australian Visa
  • Are protected under Special Category Visa (SCV)
  • Are under the age of 65
  • Have permanent disability that hinders regular tasks and community participation
  • Have permanent disability that restricts participation in social and economic activities
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Some FAQs about NDIS

Once you apply for the support under NDIS, your application will be reviewed and assessed. It will go through the following steps:

  • Review of documents to check the eligibility
  • Called in for a meeting with the NDIS planning committee
  • Preparation of the NDIS plan based on the outcome of the meeting

The meeting with the NDIS team is crucial. This meeting will determine whether or not you’re eligible. A support coordinator will be assigned on our behalf to help you plan the meeting efficiently. The meeting with the committee will focus on:

  • Goals and objectives
  • Current support service, if any
  • Future support service

Children within the age group of 0-18 with disability are eligible for NDIS. If the child is within the age group of 0-6, an Early Childhood Early Intervention will be implemented by the NDIS. To access this, you must meet the following criteria.

  • Development Delays
  • Diagnosed with disability
  • Must be in an area where NDIS is available
  • An Australian citizen, or holds a permanent visa, or a protected SCV

The NDIS aims to:

  • Support beneficiaries financially
  • Encourage participation in social activities
  • Assist in becoming an independent adults

The NDIS will you if you’re caring for and looking after an adult with a disability. However, the person you’re looking after must:

  • Live in an NDIS transition area
  • Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or is protected under SCV, and is aged under 65 years and have a permanent disability
  • Disability is affecting daily social and economic participation

Once the NDIS approves your application, you’ll get a notification. Thereon, follow these steps:

  • Visit NDIS website
  • View your plan
  • Contact a representative to receive the support
  • Contact us to get the support you need

Total Lifestyle Care focuses on your overall well-being. Our support care professionals will help you

  • Improve and cherish your community support network
  • Connect you with professional care coordinators to help you need your daily needs
  • Help find the right solution to your needs
  • Update and upgrade the education and employment opportunities
  • Achieve individual goals faster