What is the NDIS

The NDIS also provides funding for participants to purchase services and supports from a range of providers, including disability service providers, mainstream service providers, and informal supports such as family and friends. Participants have choice and control over the services and supports they receive, and can choose who provides them.

One of the key features of the NDIS is that it is portable, which means that support can be accessed wherever a person lives, and can continue even if the person moves to a different location. The NDIS also provides support for participants to transition from school to work or further education.

The NDIS is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which is an independent government agency. The NDIA is responsible for assessing eligibility for the NDIS, developing and reviewing individual plans, and working with participants to ensure they are receiving the supports they need.

Overall, the NDIS is an important program that provides much-needed support to people with disabilities in Australia. It is designed to give people with disabilities greater choice and control over the support they receive, and to help them live more independently and fully participate in their communities.