Different types of NDIS Funding
NDIS short for National Disability Insurance Scheme has been set up by the Australian Government to help people with disabilities. The main motive of the NDIS is to provide assistance so that they can deal with their normal life in a better way. For this, it provides funding to cover the costs of the services and support needed to do so.
The amount of funding doesn’t depend on one’s income or assets they possess. Instead, it depends on the factors and requirements of the person with a disability. Once you become eligible, you will be given a budget. The amount is flexible as it depends on your requirements and needs. You need to outline your own NDIS plan based on your disability and needs.
What is covered in the NDIS budget?
NDIS support differs from individual to individual as some may need support for their health or employment while others may need assistance in carrying out day-to-day tasks independently.
The NDIS budget is divided into 4 major categories
NDIS support differs from individual to individual as some may need support for their health or employment while others may need assistance in carrying out day-to-day tasks independently.
It includes articles such as continence aids in form of disposable pads, nutritional products, skincare items, wound-care kits, mobility aids such as a walking stick, etc.
The top examples include,
- Assistance in cleaning your house, or to bring groceries,
- Assistance in personal care,
- Physiotherapy, occupational & speech therapy,
NDIS can fund a support person who can help you to participate in community and social activities happening either in your university or in your locality or so.
This part of NDIS funding can be used for travel assistance. You can use this part of the funding to hire a cab as you cannot use public transportation because of your disability. You can use this assistance while traveling to school or university or to the office or to help you your destination.
As mentioned above, the NDIS core budget is not fixed. Your goal or everyday activities and support needs will change with time. With flexible funding you can switch from one service to another depending on your requirement. The aim behind flexible funding is to give you the freedom to choose the kind of services you want depending on your requirement.
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