What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme assists people under the age of 65, with disabilities, to access the care and supports they need.
Those who are eligible for the scheme will need to work out what supports they need to assist them in living and achieving their goals. The NDIS provides funding to pay for the supports their participants need.
What is the NDIA?
The NDIA is the National Disability Insurance Agency. The NDIA is the government agency in charge of implementing and managing the NDIS so people with disabilities get the support they need.
What does the NDIS cover?
NDIS funding is to be used for reasonable and necessary supports and equipment that people with disabilities need for living and achieving their goals. This funding is to assist participants in pursuing their goals, increasing their independence, increase their social and economic participation and develop their capacity to take part in the community.
What is an NDIS goal?
An NDIS goal can be something a participant would like to achieve with the support of the NDIS. These goals could cover aspects such as increasing independence, improving social skills or gaining employment. These goals should be specific and achievable.
Can another person speak on behalf of a participant in a meeting?
Yes. Participants can have a family member, or a professional support person speak for them. Someone the participant trusts can also sit with them during a meeting to provide them with the support they need.
WHat is Out of Home Care?
Out of Home Care is a temporary, medium, or long-term living arrangement for children and young people who are not able to live in their family home. Children who are unable to live in their family home are placed in kinship care, foster care, permanent care, or residential care.
CAPS assists children in Out of Home Care by providing transportation and in-home or community support work.