Happy Hearts Disability Services

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

What is the NDIS?

The NDIS 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 also connects anyone with disability to services in their community.

This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.

The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with disability to access the services and supports they need.

This includes supporting approximately 80,000 children with developmental delay, ensuring they receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives.

The Importance of NDIS

There are various important reasons as to why the NDIS is such an invaluable service and role in supporting Australians living with disabilities needs.

Some Examples are:
- Providing individualised support
- providing flexibility to manage the support services
- Can provide more certainty and consistency to people with disabilities as well as their families
- Can help with accommodation arrangements
- Can provide financial relief for families affected by the disability
- Can connect people with disabilities
- Can provide optimal level of support for the individuals and families
- Can aid in achieving individuals goals and lead to a more fulfilling life
- Can be provided by a range of companies and organisations throughout Australia to provide the support

For more information you can view https://www.ndis.gov.au/