How can they help?
NDIS can help pay for supports to make life easier.
Supports are things that help:
Family, Carers / Support Workers
- I just need someone to help take me shopping… go out to visit friends…cook…
- Can I get some cash to go out or buy things myself?
Paid workers, therapists
- My son has trouble speaking properly…
- My father is having trouble getting to the toilet…
- I would like to do more exercise to keep healthy…
- I would like to be able to do painting…
Getting around my home / doing everyday things
- Tools or equipment that you can use to do things, like wheelchairs
- I have trouble getting in the shower… cleaning my house…
- I have trouble seeing the TV or hearing people talk….
- I can’t walk properly since my accident…
- Can NDIS buy me a swag… food… blankets…?
- Can NDIS buy me a washing machine?
Transport, travel
- I can’t go anywhere because I don’t have a car… or a drivers licence…
- Can NDIS buy me a car?
Somewhere to Live
- Changes to homes and the community, like rails, ramps
- I want to get a place of my own… live independently (looking after myself)…
- My house is not really good for me… I can’t get up the steps or in the bathroom…
- My toilet is a long way from my house. I can’t go by myself…
- My carer got sick and I have no-one to look after me…
- I have been staying in this place a long time and I want to have a break (respite)…
Getting a job / learning new skills
- I use to work at reception, but since my disability I need special equipment to use the computer…
- I would like a computer to look at Facebook. Can NDIS help?
Other services
- My child has autism
- I have trouble paying my rent…
- My disability is different to other people…
Supports can be anything that you really need and is reasonable (fair) to help with your disability.
You can ask your NDIS mob or a LAC if something you need is covered by NDIS. (Where is the NDIS in the NT?)
How do I get on the NDIS?