National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information

What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a once in a generation social and economic reform that will provide individual funding packages for about 460,000 Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability. The NDIS is designed to help people (called participants) to achieve their goals in their communities and workplaces. The Scheme aims to make disability support fairer and provide participants with greater choice and control.

The NDIS is not welfare, it is an insurance-based scheme that invests in participants to improve long-term outcomes.

Second Skin is NDIS Ready

Second Skin is a registered provider of services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in each state and territory.

What is the NDIA?

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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is a legislated, independent agency that implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

What is the NDIS?

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a once in a generation social and economic reform that will provide individual funding packages for about 460,000 Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability. The NDIS is designed to help people (called participants) to achieve their goals in their communities and workplaces. The Scheme aims to make disability support fairer and provide participants with greater choice and control.

The NDIS is not welfare, it is an insurance-based scheme that invests in participants to improve long-term outcomes.

Second Skin is NDIS Ready

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Second Skin is a registered provider of services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in each state and territory.

Am I eligible for the NDIS?

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Below is a summary of the criteria to be eligible for the NDIS:

1. You must be under 65 years of age when you apply to join the Scheme.

2. To meet the residency requirements, you must live in Australia and:

  • be an Australian citizen OR
  • hold a Permanent Visa OR
  • hold a Protected Special Category Visa, that is you
    • were in Australia on a Special Category Visa on 26 February 2001 or
    • had been in Australia for at least 12 months in the 2 years immediately before 26 February 2001 and you returned to Australia after that day.

3. You may meet the disability requirements if:

  • you have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (i.e. it is likely to be life-long) and
  • your impairment substantially reduces your ability to participate effectively in activities, or perform tasks or actions unless you have:
    • assistance from other people or
    • you have assistive technology or equipment (other than common items such as glasses) or
    • you can't participate effectively even with the assistance or aids and equipment and
  • your impairment affects your capacity for social and economic participation and
  • you are likely to require support under the NDIS for your lifetime.

4. You must live in an NDIS area on a designated date. 

You can check your eligibility at https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

How do I apply to the NDIS?

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If you meet the eligibility criteria you can apply to the NDIA by completing an Access Request Form.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/how-apply-ndis/what-access-request-form

If you are already receiving services from a provider in your state, the NDIA may contact you directly to begin the application process.

What is my NDIS plan?

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Once you have determined your eligibility, completed your access request form, and been approved by the NDIA, the first important step in accessing services under the NDIS is to develop your plan. 

Your first plan is your entry point to the NDIS and the start of your relationship with the Scheme.  This plan sets out your goals for the year ahead and what reasonable and necessary supports you need to achieve them.  This is where you will identify your providers, ones you may currently be using and new providers. 

Your plan helps to identify the funding that you will need for 12months.

The link below provides information on how to prepare for your first planning meeting:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/how-planning-process-works

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/creating-your-plan

 

Who supports me in developing my plan?

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Once you have been approved for access to the NDIS, a representative from the NDIA will contact you, or someone you have nominated to represent you, to have a planning conversation.  Most people will have their first plan completed over the phone when you or your nominee will be asked about existing supports, needs and your goals. 

Your first plan focuses on what you need now and gives you time to think about your long term needs and goals.  It is good to start talking to your family, friends, carers, and therapist(s) about what your goals might look like now and into the future.

The link below provides information for your family and carers in developing your plan.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/using-your-plan/understanding-your-plan

 

Who can manage my NDIS plan and funding?

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There are three options for managing plans and funding.  A participant may choose one option or a combination of any options for separate areas of their plan.

  1. Self-management - You can choose to manage the financial and administrative aspects of your plan and funding.  You are responsible for engaging providers, paying invoices and staff and be accountable to the NDIA for your funds
  2. Plan management provider - You can engage a business or organisation to manage your funding on your behalf (e.g. paying suppliers, service agreements with providers, hiring and paying staff, funding reports)
  3. Agency management - The NDIA can manage your funding and your providers can claim payment from the NDIA.

How do I include Second Skin in my plan?

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Second Skin is listed as a provider with the NDIS.  Second Skin products and services are registered under the following categories:

Capital Supports - Assistive Technology:

  • 05_061219121_0135_1_2 - Body Orthotic - Dynamic or Lycra (includes lower limb)
  • 05_060688121_0135_1_2 - Upper Limb Orthotic - Dynamic or Lycra (includes hands)
  • 05_060000111_0135_1_2 - Assistive Products & Accessories Relating to Prosthetics & Orthotics

Core Supports - Consumables

  • 03_060000911_0135_1_1- Low-Cost AT for Prosthetics and Orthotics

Capacity Building Supports - Improved Daily Living (CB Daily Activity)

  • 15_056_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Other Professional

Non-Labour Costs Provider Travel

  • 15_056_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Other Professional - Provider Travel Time
  • 10_799_0128_5_3 Provider travel - non-labour costs - travel mileage

What if I need further assistance from Second Skin?

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To find out more and to talk to one of our staff about your Second Skin splints or garments and the NDIS contact one of our offices.

For NSW and Tasmania clients contact our Sydney office on:

P: 02 9386 0812 or E: clinic@secondskin.com.au

For Queensland, Northern Territory,ACT and South Australia clients contact our Brisbane office on:

P: 07 3084 4319 or E: clinic@secondskin.com.au

For Victoria clients contact our Melbourne office on:

P: 03 8637 0297 or E: clinic@secondskin.com.au

For Western Australia clients contact our Perth office on: 

P: 08 9201 9455 or E: clinic@secondskin.com.au

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