National Disability Insurance Scheme Services

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian government program designed to provide support and services to individuals with permanent and significant disabilities. It offers funding for necessary services, such as therapy, assistive technology, and personal care, to help participants achieve greater independence, community participation, and improved quality of life. The NDIS is tailored to each participant’s needs, focusing on empowering individuals to make choices and control the support they receive. The program is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

To be eligible for the NDIS, you must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: You must be under 65 years of age when applying for the NDIS. If you turn 65 while receiving NDIS support, you can continue with the scheme or transition to aged care services.

Residency: You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa.

Disability: You must have a permanent disability that significantly impacts your daily activities. This may include physical, intellectual, sensory, cognitive, or psychosocial disabilities.

Functional Impact: Your disability must substantially affect your ability to perform everyday tasks and require support to live independently or participate in the community.

At PsychologyCare, we offer a range of services tailored to individuals who are eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our goal is to assist you in achieving your personal goals, improving your quality of life, and enhancing independence, with support that is customised to meet your unique needs.

NDIS-Funded Services We Offer Include:

Psychological Assessments: We provide comprehensive assessments to help clarify your needs, strengths, and challenges, assisting in developing NDIS plans that are specific to your requirements. These may include assessments for developmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties, and mental health concerns.

Therapeutic Services: Our team offers evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more. These therapies help manage mental health conditions, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depression, and other challenges that impact daily life.

Support Coordination: If you are unsure how to navigate your NDIS plan, we offer support coordination services to help you access the services and supports you need. This ensures that your plan is being used effectively to achieve your goals.

Life Skills Development: We provide individualised programs to help develop practical life skills, such as social skills, emotional regulation, communication, and daily living skills. These programs can help enhance independence and participation in the community.

NDIS Plan Reviews: We assist participants with the review process of their NDIS plans, helping ensure that goals are being met and necessary adjustments are made for continued progress.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Website: https://www.ndis.gov.au/

Factsheets: https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/publications/booklets-and-factsheets

An eligibility checklist: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

Information on psychosocial disability: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

Accessing mental health supports: https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/psychosocial-disability/accessing-mental-health-supports