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NDIS


Contact Details

NDIS Engagement and Coordination Officer

Phone: (03) 5857 0242, if unattended, please leave name and contact details so we can return your call.


What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way to help people under 65 years of age with a disability to get care supports, and is designed to help people with a disability achieve their goals.


Who is eligible?

To become an NDIS participant a person must:

  • Have a permanent disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities

  • Be aged less than 65 years when you first enter NDIS; and

  • Be an Australian Citizen or hold a permanent visa or protected special category visa


Understanding my plan

An NDIS plan has three support budgets:

  1. Core

  2. Capital

  3. Capacity

You will receive reasonable and necessary funding under the relevant budget depending on your support needs.


What services can I access for NDIS?

KDHS is registered to provide:

  • Therapeutic Supports

  • Household tasks

  • Home Modifications

  • Participate in the Community

  • Early Childhood Supports

  • Development of daily living and life skills

  • Innovative Community Participation

  • Assistance with daily personal activities

  • Assistance with travel/transport arrangements

Therapists who may work with you within the service:

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Speech Pathologist

  • Physiotherapist

  • Podiatrist

  • Exercise Physiologist

  • Dietitian

  • Key Worker – Therapy Assistant

BROCHURES:

NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (0-6 Years)

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 7-65 Years Brochure

LINKS:

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission 

NDIS Website


Service Agreement

To access our services, you will need to sign a Service Agreement. This agreement outlines the following:

  • What support will be provided

  • When and where the support will be provided

  • The responsibilities of the NDIS Participant and the Service Provider

  • How long the agreement will go for

  • The cost of the services

  • What to do if you are unhappy

  • What to do if you would like to end the agreement

NDIS Service Agreement example document

NDIS – Things to think about when making a service agreement


Participant Emergency Disaster Plan

We will complete this plan with you and discuss continuity of supports, and what will happen in the event of a disaster such as a flood, fire or infectious disease outbreak.

NDIS Emergency & Disaster Management Plan