Disability is when a significant impairment affects an individual.

It includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological and learning disabilities according to Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth).

Disability can be permanent or temporary, visible or invisible. Some conditions and impairments are present from birth. Other people acquire or develop disability during their lifetime from an accident, condition, illness or injury.

For some people, support requirements can increase over time. Others can experience fluctuating or episodic disability. Some people may have multiple disabilities, giving rise to different support requirements.

The NDIS Code of Conduct sets the minimum standards and obligations for NDIS providers and workers. The Code of Conduct requires workers and providers who deliver NDIS supports to:

• act with respect for individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination, and decision-making in accordance with relevant laws and conventions
• respect the privacy of people with disability
• provide supports and services in a safe and competent manner with care and skill
• act with integrity, honesty, and transparency
• promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that might have an impact on the quality and safety of supports provided to people with disability
• take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse of people with disability
• take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct.

Better Care living is fully compliant with NDIS Code of Conduct. These are guidelines available to help us understand our obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct.

Applying to the NDIS is how you let us know you want to become an NDIS participant.

If you’re aged 7 and older, there are a few ways you can apply:

• Your local area coordinator or local NDIS office can help you apply. They can help you through the application process and be your point of contact. Find your nearest location.
• You can apply over the phone on 1800 800 110.
• You can complete an NDIS application form.

For children younger than 7, we encourage families to talk to an early childhood partner before applying to the NDIS. They can provide supports to children before they apply, and let families know if the NDIS is right for their child.

National Disability Insurance Scheme.

National: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.

Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.

Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.

Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.

There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. Within the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22 billion in funding a year to an estimated 500,000 Australians who have permanent and significant disability. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.

The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government

https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis

To be deemed eligible, you must experience difficulties in doing at least one of the below areas, without support or with reduced functional capacity:

• Communication
• Social interaction
• Learning
• Mobility
• Self-care
• Self-management