What Is…

Our What Is… Series is here to help you navigate through the ndis and the types of disabilities that are funded by the scheme.

NDIS

What is the NDIS

Service Agreement

what is a service agreement with the NDIS

ADHD

what is ADHD

Down Syndrome

Multiple Sclerosis

what is multiple sclerosis

Cerebral Palsy

what is cerebral palsy

Autism

what is autism
NDIS Supports and funding for autism
 
The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with a disability. The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with a disability to access the service and supports they need.
 
when you agree to use your NDIS budget to pay for supports you are entering into a contract with your provider. a service agreement is an agreement between you ad your provider that makes it clear to what you have both agreed to.
 
ADHD is a neurologival discorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on and execute tasks. there are 3 types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive and combined
 
down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. approximately 1 in every 1,100 babies born in Australia have down syndrome.
 
multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system in both the brain and spinal cord.
 
cerebral palsy is a condition that affects body movements due to a brain injury.
 
autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and interacts with others and experiences their environment.
 
the types of supports the NDIS may fund for participants include.
 
The NDIA recommends having a written service agreement to outline what the participant and provider have agreed to.
 
ADHD isn't always covered by the NDIS as it can be treated with medication. you will need to check with the NDIS if you are eligible.
 
down syndrome is funded by the NDIS.
 
multiple sclerosis is funded by the NDIS
 
Cerebral palsy is funded by the NDIS.
 
autism is funded by the NDIS it is the largest primary disability category for the NDIS.

PTSD

 
 
What is PTSD?