NDIS
NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is one of the most significant social reforms in Australia’s recent history. It is beginning to change the lives of Australians with disability and their families. Below you’ll find some Frequently Asked Questions about how it works, what it might mean for your child and family and how Hunter Prelude can help you.
Things are changing a lot as the scheme is being rolled out. We’ll do our best to update this information as quickly as possible to keep you up to date.
People with disability and their family will be able to decide for themselves how to manage all aspects of care and support.
An eligible person (known as a participant) is funded to purchase services, aids and equipment from a variety of providers.
As a person’s circumstances or condition changes, they will be able to apply to have their funded plan adjusted.
You can also contact us and we can discuss your child’s goals and needs and whether your child is likely to be eligible. We can also talk to you about other funding or supports you might be able to use.
You and the planner will then work together to identify what current and future supports will be needed to work towards your child’s goals. This part of the plan, the “Statement of Participant’s Supports,” sets out the supports that will be provided or funded by the NDIS.
Hunter Prelude can work with you throughout your planning process and once you get your package.
You can manage the money. This is known as a direct payment in which the money is put into your nominated bank account.
If you don’t want to manage the budget yourself, it can be done either by the NDIA or
By a “Registered Plan Management Provider”, which is an organisation or individual registered with the agency.
Hunter Prelude is happy to discuss these options with you in more detail or put you in touch with other people who can help you.
Hunter Prelude and the NDIA both recommend an approach to working with your child and family known as the Transdisciplinary model.Evidence shows it works best for children and families. Click here to Read More.
Once your NDIS plan has been approved, funding you may be receiving through programs such as Helping Children with AUTISM and “Better Start” stops and your child’s supports will be funded through your NDIS package.
By 2019, it is expected that every person in NSW who is eligible for NDIS funding will have made the transition. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, contact us and we will work with you through every step of the process.