What Is The NDIS?
As descibed on the official NDIS Website
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 have permanent 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.
The types of supports that the NDIS may fund for participants include: Daily personal activities, Transport to enable participation in community, social, economic and daily life activities, Workplace help to allow a participant to successfully get or keep employment in the open or supported labour market, Therapeutic supports including behaviour support, Help with household tasks to allow the participant to maintain their home environment, Help to a participant by skilled personnel in aids or equipment assessment, set up and training, Home modification design and construction, Mobility equipment, Vehicle modifications.