Topic Tuesday// Life With NDIS// Tues 22nd June, 7-:8:30PM AEST

[SandeeLWB]

We have experienced support co ordinators , clinicians  and support workers capable of assisting particiapants to develop a wide range of mental, physical and social skills, like writing, preparing meals, problem solving, and stress management to align with particpants NDIS goals

[Daisydreamer]

Great question @Shaz51!

@Adge summed this up beautifully 🙂

[TideisTurning]

The next question for @SandeeLWB: What is NDIS? And How to access a plan? 

And for our community: What have your experiences been with NDIS?

[MrsFahey]

Sounds amazing!

[Oaktree]

My experiences with the NDIS 

In one word = FRUSTRATING

Meggle

[Shaz51]

@eth, @Mazarita 

[Adge]

You are very welcome @Shaz51 I hope that was helpful.

I've been encourage (several times) by several people - To Apply for the Disability Support Pension myself.

However, I do not understand the DSP Criteria - So I am not sure if I would Qualify or not.

I have completed an Online DSP Application (several weeks ago) - The Centrelink Online System would not Lodge my DSP Application.

So it's still sitting there (Online), doing nothing....

I Did Qualify for the Disability Employment Service (Job-Search Assistance), several weeks ago.

So I am now with a DES Provider.

Adge

[SandeeLWB]

The National Disabilty Insurance Agency or NDIA are the governing body that administers the NDIS

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@TideisTurning wrote:

The next question for @SandeeLWB: What is NDIS? And How to access a plan? 

And for our community: What have your experiences been with NDIS?

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NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. This is how Australia funds supports for  people with disabilities. This may include supporting you if you are living with a psychosocial disability (mental health condition).

[Rappa]

Sorry that you havent had a positive experience with NDIS it be a frustrating experience. @Oaktree 

[SandeeLWB]

To be eligible for a plan you will need to demonstrate the impact of your disabiliti(ies) on your day to day living. This can support your

NDIS application (or access request). Everyone’s situation is unique and the information and evidence you need will be different.

An access request is the form you need to apply for the NDIS.

Call NDIS on 1800 800 110 and ask for an Access Request Form.