What is the NDIS?
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial disability. The NDIS provides reasonable and necessary funding to people with a permanent and significant disability to access the supports and services they need to live and enjoy their life.
Every NDIS participant has an individual plan that lists their goals and funding. NDIS participants use their funding to purchase supports and services to help them achieve their goals. Everyone has different goals. Goals might include things like volunteering, getting and keeping a job, making friends or participating in a local community activity.
Who is eligible?
You Qualify for NDIS funding if you:
a) Are an Australian citizen or have a permanent visa, and
b) Are between the ages of 7 and 65, and
c) Have a permanent or significant disability.
The amount of funding you receive will depend on your individual requirements. To find out more please speak to your Local NDIS Delegate or Local Area Coordinator.
You will first need to apply directly to the NDIS.
Once your application is approved you can find a support provider like Ask Community Support Services to get you started with the supports you need to help you meet your goals. Whether it’s assistance with daily living or helping you develop life skills, we can help you.
What is Ask Community Support Services's Covid-19 response?
Ask Community Support Services follows all government regulations in our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, putting the safety of our participants and carers as top priority.
We have taken necessary precautions to ensure that our services are not interrupted.
Our staff are trained to identify any symptoms of the virus and if there is any cause for concern, we contact the National Coronavirus hotline immediately.
In addition, we adhere to the following safety measures:
Supply personal protective equipment (PPE) including sanitiser, disposable gloves and masks.
Ensure all carers are trained in hand hygiene and wash their hands regularly and remind participants to do the same.
Clean surfaces regularly.
