The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the ways people who are blind or have low vision can access funding and support. Including help with activities in the community and access assistive technology, the NDIS enables you to tailor support and services for your individual needs and goals.
The NDIS is administered by a government body known as the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
To get started on the NDIS, you can contact the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) on 1800 800 110 or local NDIS partner and ask them to support you to connect with local disability supports or apply to the NDIS if eligible.
You’ll need to provide evidence to support your application, which you can get onto straight away – this could be information from your GP, or a recent ophthalmology report that details your eye condition.
Once your application has been submitted to the NDIA, someone from the NDIA will contact you to arrange a plan meeting and talk to you about your goals and the supports you need.
It’s important to be prepared for your plan meeting to ensure you receive the right amount and type of funding. Before your planning meeting, you should think about your goals and requirements and the services and supports you will need to meet them.
Now you’re prepared for your planning meeting, and ready to talk about all your requirements and needs. Once you receive your NDIS plan, contact us so we can help you understand and make the most of your funding.
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Vision Australia will charge your NDIS plan for services delivered in line with pricing guidelines set by the NDIA. Find out more about these charges in the Vision Australia NDIS price guide.
