National Disability Insurance Scheme
We are pleased to announce that Velocity Physio has been approved to deliver Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Services and Support, for people with a disability through the National Disability Insurance Scheme initiative (N.D.I.S). We look forward to providing help and support for you or your loved one, please call us with any queries that you may have.
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. When it is fully rolled out, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide about 460,000 Australians aged under 65, who havepermanent and significant disability with funding for supports and services. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.
The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.
NDIS - What does it mean?
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National: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.
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Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
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Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.
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Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.
NDIS key words
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Permanent and significant disability: A permanent disability means your disability is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability has a substantial impact on your ability to complete everyday activities.
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Supports and services: Assistance or products that help a person in their daily life and help them participate in the community and reach their goals.
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Early intervention: Providing support to a person, either a child or an adult, as early as possible to reduce the impacts of disability or developmental delay and to build their skills and independence.
For more information and link to the N.D.I.S homepage please click the button below.
