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The Importance of Choice and Control in NDIS Core Support

Choice and control empower individuals with disabilities to make decisions about their lives, just like anyone else. This autonomy and self-determination are fundamental aspects of human dignity and personal freedom. The principles of ‘choice and control’ are central to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), providing individuals with disabilities with the power to make choices… Continue reading The Importance of Choice and Control in NDIS Core Support

Importance of Social and Community Participation for People with Disabilities

The support and services funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) focus on the overall well-being of people with disabilities. That includes facilitating social and community activities that help people with disabilities to build their skills and make the feel included in their communities. Participating in social and community activities involves getting to know… Continue reading Importance of Social and Community Participation for People with Disabilities

Enhancing Your Social Skills Through NDIS Community Participation

Social and community activities are important in feeling connected to our communities and improving the interpersonal relationships that we have in our life. They provide us with a sense of belonging and opportunities to explore new things. When it comes to people with disabilities, their involvement in community activities will promote independence and inclusion. Being… Continue reading Enhancing Your Social Skills Through NDIS Community Participation

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow with NDIS Community Participation

Community Participation is essential for the health and wellness of people with disabilities. Through the NDIS core supports, participants can access the support they need to partake in various activities in the community. Community Participation has significant benefits which include building the social skills of the participants as well as improving their emotional well-being. Hence, NDIS Community… Continue reading Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow with NDIS Community Participation

Accessing In-Home and Community Support Services through the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides all the crucial supports that a differently-abled individual needs to live an independent and purpose-driven life. The funded supports provided by the NDIS assist them with their living arrangements, help them develop various skills, and provide them with diverse care options including in-home support and community support. Social and recreation support is also provided under… Continue reading Accessing In-Home and Community Support Services through the NDIS

Build Your Own Support System: NDIS Disability Services for Young Adults

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds disability supports for Australians between the age of 7 and 65 who suffer from permanent and significant disabilities that prevent them from being a part of mainstream society. According to the 2021 NDIS report, around 35,821 active participants of the scheme are aged 15 to 18 years old while the… Continue reading Build Your Own Support System: NDIS Disability Services for Young Adults

Disability Care and the Importance of Mental Health

People with disabilities have to overcome plenty of hurdles daily to become a part of mainstream society. When you throw mental health challenges into the mix of health problems that they already face, they are further stigmatised and face added discrimination. Often, the discussions surrounding disability care tend to focus on physical care as the priority,… Continue reading Disability Care and the Importance of Mental Health

Understanding Provider Registration: How it benefits the NDIS Participants

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-regulated insurance system that finances disability care services in Australia. The participants receive funding directly from the government according to their NDIS plan. Various service providers can provide NDIS participants with services and supports that will help them achieve their goals. But not all service providers have their services… Continue reading Understanding Provider Registration: How it benefits the NDIS Participants

Importance of Inclusivity: NDIS and Community Participation

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to empower people with disabilities and actively helps them in achieving their goals. Assistance with community and social participation is one such support that aids NDIS participants to increase their social engagement and economic participation. Community participation of people with disabilities is an important step towards building an inclusive society. The programme enables… Continue reading Importance of Inclusivity: NDIS and Community Participation

Importance of Mental Health in People with Disabilities

The uncertainty and isolation created by the covid-19 pandemic have significantly impacted the mental health of people with disabilities. Among them, those with psychosocial disabilities as their primary diagnosis struggle the most when it comes to mental health. Constant support is required to nurture their psychological resilience and individual capacity. A new support item introduced in the… Continue reading Importance of Mental Health in People with Disabilities