What supports will the NDIS fund?

The NDIS funds a range of services such as Accommodation, Flexible Support, Allied Health and Community Access – you choose when where and how to receive these supports.

Eligibility for the NDIS depends on a few things

Eligibility for the NDIS depends on a few things

• Residency – You need to Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Special Category Visa
• Age – You must be under 65 years of age during the time of your application
• Disability – You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects your day to day living
• Location – You need to be in an area where the scheme is already rolled out
• Early intervention – You may be eligible if early intervention would improve your child’s functioning.

Who will manage the funds in my plan?

Your funding and payment structure will depend on your plan management type. There are three forms of NDIS plan management:

• Agency Managed – The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) manages your plan for you. This means that the NDIA is responsible for directly paying providers for any services you book with them.
• Self Managed – You are responsible for all payments. You are in control and have full flexibility over your service bookings. If you are confident in coordinating your finances independently, this is a great option for you.
• Plan Managed – A third-party individual manages your plan on your behalf. This person is known as your plan manager and you must pay a fee for their services. In some cases, you may receive funding in your plan specifically for plan management fees.