The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded initiative that provides individuals with disabilities the necessary support to enhance their quality of life and promote independence.
It operates on the principles of choice and control, ensuring that participants have the ability to select services that align with their personal needs and aspirations.
The NDIS is implemented by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which oversees its operation, funding allocation, and compliance. NDIS Principles and Goals.
NDIS Principles and Goals
Promotes social and economic inclusion by enabling participants to engage in their communities, work, and educational activities.
Ensures person-centered planning where participants lead the decision-making process.
Encourages collaboration between service providers, support coordinators, informal supports, and mainstream services to achieve holistic care.
Aims to fund reasonable and necessary supports that assist in achieving long-term goals and improving daily living skills.
