{"id":12,"date":"2024-03-11T04:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T04:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydneysupportworkers.com.au\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2024-03-13T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:50:47","slug":"ndis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sydneysupportworkers.com.au\/index.php\/ndis\/","title":{"rendered":"NDIS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12\" class=\"elementor elementor-12\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a8fadee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a8fadee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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data-parent=\"#accordion-69fb2737dd973\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.\u00a0<\/p><p>The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community.<\/p><p>This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.<\/p><p>The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with disability to access the services and supports they need.<\/p><p>This includes supporting approximately 80,000 children with developmental delay, ensuring they receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives.<\/p><p>For more information you can view the\u00a0Participant Service Charter.<\/p><p>We\u2019re introducing a new computer system and some improvements to the way we deliver the NDIS. Find out about\u00a0what we're doing next.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-308d4901\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ca41df169fb2737dd973\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ca41df169fb2737dd973\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ca41df169fb2737dd973\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How to apply?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ca41df169fb2737dd973\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-308d4901\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fb2737dd973\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>We\u2019ve been working on how we can improve the way we deliver the NDIS.\u00a0We\u2019ve spent time talking to participants, our staff, NDIS partners, providers and the disability community to work out the ways we can improve the experience people have with the Scheme.\u00a0<\/p><p>Learn more on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/improvements.ndis.gov.au\/how-we-can-help\/apply-ndis#am-i-eligible-to-apply-to-the-ndis\" rel=\"nofollow\">new improvements website<\/a>\u00a0.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p><p>If you think you are\u00a0<a title=\"Am I eligible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/applying-access-ndis\/am-i-eligible\">eligible<\/a>\u00a0for the NDIS you will be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/improvements.ndis.gov.au\/how-we-can-help\/apply-ndis#help-to-apply-to-the-ndis\" rel=\"nofollow\">supported to apply<\/a>\u00a0by one of our\u00a0<a title=\"The NDIS in each state\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/understanding\/ndis-each-state\">local area coordination or early childhood partners<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Find out how long this takes in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/about-us\/policies\/service-charter\/participant-service-guarantee#getting-started-with-the-ndis\">Participant Service Guarantee<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>In some areas, we don\u2019t have partners. In non-partner areas we recommend you contact us on 1800 800 110 to be supported to apply to the NDIS. \u00a0<\/p><p>The NDIS is just one service system for Australians with disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p><p>The disability supports provided through the NDIS complement, but don\u2019t replace, mainstream or community services provided by other service systems in the general community, such as education, health, mental health services and community groups.\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/understanding\/ndis-each-state\">NDIS partners<\/a>\u00a0can help people and families learn about and access the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/improvements.ndis.gov.au\/how-we-can-help\/making-connections\" rel=\"nofollow\">supports available in their community<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/improvements.ndis.gov.au\/how-we-can-help\/apply-ndis\">supports available through the NDIS<\/a>.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-308d4901\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-53564ea69fb2737dd973\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-53564ea69fb2737dd973\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-53564ea69fb2737dd973\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">People receiving supports from other governments<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-53564ea69fb2737dd973\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-308d4901\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fb2737dd973\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <h2>If you haven't received disability support before<\/h2><p>If the NDIS is available in your area and you don't get any disability supports, you can call 1800 800 110 and make an Access Request over the phone. 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If you need help filling out the form or making the call, contact your Local Area Coordinator, Early Childhood Early Intervention partner or your local NDIA office.<\/p><p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/contact\/locations\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0page to find an office near you.<\/p><p>Find out more about\u00a0<a title=\"What to consider before I apply\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/applying-access-ndis\">Applying to access the NDIS<\/a>.<\/p><h2>If you currently get disability supports<\/h2><p>If you currently get disability supports and the NDIS is available in your area, we will contact you.<\/p><p>If you decide you would like to transition to the NDIS, you may need to provide additional evidence so we can make a well-informed decision about your NDIS eligibility.<\/p><p>If you are eligible, your current disability supports and services will stay the same until you get your approved NDIS plan.<\/p><p>If you are not eligible, your state, territory or 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