How Does NDIS Support Help to Build Independence

 If you have a disability, you may require assistance with some household duties or assistance in gaining access to the community. You may now rely on family or friends to help you with some of these duties, but the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) allows you to access a variety of services that will help you become more independent.

Core Supports, Capacity Building Supports, and Capital Supports are the three main funding types under the NDIS.

 

You can use your CORE SUPPORTS budget to get services like:

●      Personal Hygiene 

You can hire qualified and professional support workers to come to your home and help you shower, dress, and get in and out of bed. They can help you with everything you require.

Getting out and about will help you learn new skills like how to utilise public transportation confidently, see new sites, meet new people, and, most importantly, do the activities you enjoy.

 

●      Transport

This is assistance that enables you to travel to work or other locations in order to fulfil the objectives set forth in your NDIS plan.

 

Among the additional services available are:

●      Cleaning and household chores

●      Services for doing laundry

●      Gardening and handyman work are two of the most common types of jobs.

●      Walking and caring for pets

 

You can use your CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORTS money to purchase services like:

 

Services for Allied Health

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and exercise physiology are all excellent ways to help you gain independence. An Occupational Therapist can come to your home or community to assess your needs and provide recommendations for aids or equipment that can help you become more mobile or make tasks easier.

Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can also help you improve your physical health by devising exercise routines that will improve your strength, range of motion, and mobility while also helping you avoid injuries.

Support from Employment Services to help you find work. This may entail upskilling and further training in order to prepare you for a new job.

 

Management and Coordination of the NDIS Plan

If you already have enough on your plate, you can have a service handle and organise your NDIS plan for you, such as Supported Independent Living in Melbourne. Supported Independent Living in Melbourne will help you define your independence goals and will be there to support and advise you through the NDIS planning process. We can handle all of the paperwork for you and make deals with the NDIA.

You can use your CAPITAL SUPPORTS money to get services like:

 

●      Renovations to the House

This could be as simple as adding a second grab rail or a ramp to your back entrance. If you need a wheelchair, it may also include expanding doorways throughout your home.

It could be as simple as a bathroom remodel to make it more accessible so you can shower on your own. You may even choose smart technology that allows you to manage your lights and appliances with your voice!

 

●      Technology that helps people with disabilities

Walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and a variety of other assistive technologies can help you go around more independently. It could also include communication aids, prostheses, hoists, and other tools to help you maintain your freedom.

We've only scratched the surface of how the NDIS can help you gain and keep your independence; however, this is by no means an exhaustive list.

Supported Independent Living in Melbourne offers a fantastic staff of NDIS Customer Care Coordinators with whom you can discuss your specific needs. They are well-versed in the NDIS and can guide you through the process of gaining independence.