NDIS
NDIS
What Is the NDIS and How Does It Help?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s national program that provides funding to people with permanent and significant disabilities. It helps individuals gain more independence, participate in their communities, and work towards personal goals.
Each participant receives a tailored plan based on their needs, offering support for daily activities, therapy, transport, equipment, and more.
Participant Outcomes (as of March 2025):
- 80% of participants aged 15+ (with 2+ years in the scheme) reported greater choice and control
- 23% increase in community and social participation for those aged 15+ in the scheme for 2+ years
- Paid work rate doubled to 23% for participants aged 15–24 after two years in the scheme
- 52% of families and carers are now in paid employment, up by 6 percentage points
Who Can Access the NDIS?
To access the NDIS, a person must:
- Be under 65 at the time of applying
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa
- Have a permanent or significant disability that impacts daily functioning
Once approved, participants receive a personalised plan. As of March 31, 2025, there were:
- 717,001 active participants with approved NDIS plans
- An increase of 3.5% (24,178 new participants) from the previous quarter
- 167,876 children under 9 already benefiting from early intervention supports
What Support Can the NDIS Provide?
The NDIS can help with a wide range of services, grouped into three main areas:
- Core Supports cover daily activities like personal care, meal preparation, transport, and household tasks.
- Capacity Building Supports are focused on long-term development — including therapies, skill-building, employment support, and community participation.
- Capital Supports fund items such as assistive technology and home or vehicle modifications to make everyday life safer and more accessible.
Each plan is unique, and the supports you receive will depend on your goals and what’s considered reasonable and necessary.
