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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:
Core
Capital
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:
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.