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Mental Health and the NDIS

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Mental health is an essential aspect of our well-being, and it affects every aspect of our lives. It can impact how we think, feel, and behave, and it can also affect our physical health. In Australia, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding and support for people with a range of disabilities, including mental health conditions. In this blog post, we will explore mental health and the NDIS and how it can help individuals with mental health conditions. The NDIS is a national scheme that provides funding and support to eligible individuals with disabilities, including mental health conditions. The scheme aims to provide people with the support they need to live an ordinary life and achieve their goals. The NDIS can provide support in various areas, including: Access to mental health services : The NDIS can fund access to mental health services, including counselling, psychology, and psychiatry. Support to manage daily living: The NDIS can fund support to h...

Difference between MTA and STA (Short-Term Accommodation and Medium-Term Accommodation)

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Housing that enables persons with very high needs to obtain the assistance they require is known as short- and medium-term housing. The cost of the physical setting in which qualified NDIS participants live and get their daily assistance is covered by STA/MTA funding.   The NDIS is dedicated to making sure STA/MTA offers homes for those with extremely high needs, not merely a place for them to reside. This includes restricting the number of people who can live in a residence to no more than five people. STA/MTA residences can be anything from a specially constructed apartment in a mixed development to a customized free-standing home. It's crucial to understand that STA/MTA only serves individuals who require a specialised housing solution; it does not provide housing for all people with disabilities.   What exactly is short-term housing (STA)? A "short stay away from home" known as short-term accommodation (STA) is typically financed for up to 28 days per year and...

NDIS Plan Reviews: Our tips to help you prepare

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  A plan review, though it may make you feel anxious, is an important chance to make sure that your strategy still aligns with your objectives and that you are receiving the assistance you require. In order to make the review as helpful as possible, there are a few key preparations and factors to think about in advance that we detail in this post.   What do you mean by an NDIS plan review?   An NDIS plan review offers you the chance to modify your strategy and support objectives for the coming year. You and an NDIS planner, Local Area Coordinator (LAC), or Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) partner conduct a plan review.   If you are between the ages of 7 and 65, a LAC or NDIA planner will probably help you with your plan review. You will have a meeting with an ECEI partner if your kid is getting NDIS funding.   When will my plan be reviewed?   In most cases, your first plan review occurs within a year of the commencement of your...