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The National Disability Insurance Scheme provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.
The NDIS now supports over 600,000 Australians with a disability to access the services and supports they need.
The types of supports that the NDIS may fund for participants include:
- Daily Personal Activities
- Transport - to enable participation in activities
- Workplace Help
- Therapeutic supports including behaviour support
- Help with household tasks
- Help to a participant by skilled personnel in aids or equipment assessment, set up and training
- Home Modification Design and Construction
- Mobility Equipment
- Vehicle Modifications.

Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment.
It is a lifelong disability that starts when a person is born and stays with them into old age. Every Autistic person is different to every other. This is why autism is described as a ‘spectrum’.
It is estimated that one in 70 people are on the autism spectrum.
Yes... Autistic Spectrum Disorder is the largest primary disability category for the NDIS.
However, there are some conditions and not all individuals with autism spectrum disorder will be approved for NDIS funding.
Assessment of functional capacity is required to determine eligibility for NDIS funding.
The type of support services available to those with Autism are:
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Personal care Support
- Behavioural Support
- Nutrition
The amount of funding and support for ASD depends on the severity of the condition.
For more information visit: https://www.ndis.gov.au/

ADHD -Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks.
There are 3 types of ADHD
Inattentive: Where a person is easily distractible or inattentive but isn’t hyperactive or impulsive.
Hyperactive-Impuilsive: Where a person has symptoms of impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Combined: Where a person has a mixture of symptoms including hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity.
ADHD isn’t always covered by the NDIS as it can be effectively treated with medication.
However, ADHD often co-occurs with other disorders and persons with comorbid ADHD are more likely to qualify for NDIS supports.
You will need to check with the NDIS if you are eligible. For more information visit: https://www.ndis.gov.au/

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects body movements due to brain injury.
The injury can happen before, during or after birth and does not get worse over time.
The brain damage affects body movement and posture. It often shows up as either floppy or stiff muscles, or involuntary muscle movements.
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There are 34,000 Australians living with Cerebral Palsy and 17,334 are active participants on the NDIS.
Please Note: Cerebral Palsy needs to be diagnosed and assessed on the Gross Motor Function Classification System to be approved for NDIS Funding.

Down Syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has an extra chromosome.
Approximately 1 in every 1,100 babies born in Australia will have Down syndrome.
Everyone with Down syndrome has some cognitive impairment which can vary from mild to severe.
There are 3 types of Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mosaicism
- Translocation
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Children with Down syndrome who are under the age of seven are automatically eligible for Early Childhood Intervention. Most plans for children under 7 will focus on early intervention therapies such as funding for speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapies.
For a person with Down syndrome (over the age of 7) they are not automatically eligible for the NDIS. They need to provide evidence of the impact of the disability on their everyday functioning. For more information visit: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/resources/ndis/

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system in both the brain and spinal cord. It affects more than 25,000 people in Australia and is 3 times more common in women than in men.
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Yes, but eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis as people who live with Multiple Sclerosis may have varying degrees of support needs depending on how the condition affects them.
You will need to contact the NDIS to see if you meet the criteria.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refers to a set of reactions that can develop within people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event.
Approximately 5-10% of Australians will suffer from PTSD at some point in their lives, with symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of anxiety or depression.
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The NDIS covers PTSD when the condition is classified as a psychosocial disability (a disability that arises from a mental health condition).
Evidence must be provided that the condition has substantially impacted everyday life and the difficulties experienced are likely to be permanent.
To determine eligibility, contact the NDIS to see if you meet the criteria.