Gather evidence of your disability
Including reports from your doctors, specialists and OTs
NDIS application process
The NDIS takes a lifetime approach to disability support. The aim of the scheme is to provide supports to enable you to build the skills to live an ordinary life. In theory, the approved amount of funding should decrease over time as you are better able to achieve your goals and live independently.
Proof of the disability and its impact on your ability to conduct daily tasks will need to be provided when applying for an NDIS Plan. You are also required to lay out the goals you want to achieve from the supports you are requesting in your NDIS Plans.
Attend planning meeting to discuss your needs and goals
Get approved for funding based on your goals
Find providers to implement your approved supports
NDIS Eligibility
To be eligible to access NDIS. funding, you must:
- Have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in day-to-day activities
- Be under the age of 65 at the time of your first plan
- Be an Australian citizen, hold a permanent visa or a protected special category visa
The importance of setting goals
The focus of the NDIS is not only to assist people with a disability to take part in day-to-day activities, but also to help them build skills and resilience for the future. This is what is meant by a lifetime approach.
Setting goals is an important part of the planning process as it gives you and the NDIA an idea of what supports are needed in order for you to live an ordinary life. These goals are the basis for which your funding will be allocated.
It is vital that you think about what you want from your plan, and set goals accordingly, before applying for NDIS funding the first time, or when preparing for a plan review.
Here are some questions that can help in setting goals:
- What is important to you?
- How do you like to spend your time?
- How do you like to receive your supports?
- What do you need to live an ordinary life?
- How can you be more involved in the community?
- What skills can you learn to be more independent?
- How could your health and wellbeing be improved?
- What formal and informal support networks could help you?
- Would Support Coordination and Plan Management help you achieve your goals?
Our Support Coordinators can help you understand how to word your goals to get the best result from your planning meeting using our complimentary Pre-Planning Service.
Complimentary
pre-planning service
It is important that you understand how to articulate what you want from your NDIS plan in order to be approved for the funding you need.
Our experienced Support Coordinators can help you apply for NDIS funding, by helping gather the right documents, assisting you to detail your needs and word your goals, and by supporting you throughout the process.
Follow the link for more information about our free pre-planning service.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for NDIS funding?
What is a Planning Meeting?
Can I get help applying for NDIS funding?
Is Inebura a Registered NDIS Provider?
