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EAC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Continue to promote the vision and principles behind the NDIS

EAC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Continue to promote the vision and principles behind the NDIS Ensure that politicians and bureaucrats deliver the best possible NDIS And promote the inclusion of people with disability in the community and economy. 5 KEY POINTS. 1. The NDIS is national

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EAC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Continue to promote the vision and principles behind the NDIS

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  1. EAC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • Continue to promote the vision and principles behind the NDIS • Ensure that politicians and bureaucrats deliver the best possible NDIS • And promote the inclusion of people with disability in the community and economy

  2. 5 KEY POINTS 1. The NDIS is national 2. The NDIS is person-centred 3. The NDIS will take a few more years to be fully implemented 4. The NDIS gives back to the economy 5. The NDIS will help millions of Australians

  3. NEW SOUTH WALES

  4. YOUR NDIS ROLLOUT The Western Sydney district started full NDIS transition from 1st July 2016

  5. ELIGIBILITY • A permanent and significant disability; a needs based assessment • You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. • Enter the scheme before 65 years • Existing service userswill have a smooth transition to the NDIS; the NDIA will contact you your services will help you with information you can contact the NDIA • http://www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-access-checklist

  6. EXAMPLES OF NDIS SUPPORTS • Aids, equipment, home and vehicle modifications • Personal care • Support community inclusion • Respite • Specialist housing support • Domestic assistance • Transport assistance • Therapies • Guide and assistance dogs • Case management and coordination • Specialist employment services • Crisis/emergency support

  7. NDIS OUTCOMES • Daily Living • Home • Health and Well-being • Lifelong Learning • Work • Social and Community Participation • Relationships • Choice and Control

  8. GETTING READY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GovIfcwwNEY

  9. HOW THE NDIS PROCESS WORKS • Get Ready • Think about your support needs and also your goals • Create your NDIS plan • Design a plan for all your support needs and goals • Choose your supports • You decide what you do, when you do it and with who • Live your life • Your needs today, and build a better life for the future

  10. PLAN MANAGEMENT • Agency Managed - Support providers deal directly with the NDIA • Registered Plan Manager - Funding in your plan is allocated for a 3rd party to manage the finances in your NDIS plan • Self Managed - You (or your nominee) manage the funds and transactions for services and supports • Automated Payments - (for transport only) Funds can be deposited weekly, fortnightly or monthly into a nominated account • Combination – Your choice of a combination of these options can be used to meet your individual needs

  11. MORE INFORMATION www.ndis.gov.au 1800 800 110 www.ndis.nsw.gov.au

  12. MORE INFORMATION everyaustraliancounts.com.au

  13. LIVING YOUR LIFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFbeW6Wy2c

  14. Questions?

  15. THANK-YOU!

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