In this article, we look at the NDIS and the Australian health system to explain which supports sit under each, and what the NDIS doesn’t fund.
In this article, we look at the NDIS and the Australian health system to explain which supports sit under each, and what the NDIS doesn’t fund.
If you have lived experienced of the mental health system and want to gain access to – or are a participant in – the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we’ve found a great resource for you!
The stories and successes of people with lived experience were celebrated across the globe on 3 December, during International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
If you have a physical therapy program and struggle to stick to it – you’re not alone. It can be difficult to carve out time each day, and tasks without instant results (like exercise and rehab – where repetition is key!) can often be pushed down the to-do list.
Psychosocial disability can see people trapped in patterns and cycles that are difficult to break and which prevent them from moving forward in life. This is where a recovery coach – a relatively new mental health-focused support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – may be able to help.
Nina lives in Essex in the United Kingdom with her partner and four sons. She's a mentor, tattoo enthusiast, and influencer and describes herself as ‘The Wheel Housewife of Essex’ and ‘The Disabled Step-Mum you never knew you needed’. Born with spina bifida, Nina started using mobility aids as an adult – first a walking stick, and then a wheelchair – which she says gives insight into people’s changing perceptions of her and her ability.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has rules around travel and transport, and what expenses participants can and can’t claim. The NDIA funds a range of expenses associated with provider and participant travel and transport, to help participants achieve their plan goals.
Sometimes the nature of disability means you might need extra support when it comes to your meals. For some people, it’s support to identify and follow a nutritious and healthy eating plan. For others, it’s upskilling in the kitchen, which could range from needing support to shop for ingredients through to preparing the meal itself.
In each edition, we’re shining a light on a disability influencer who’s definitely worth a follow! Meet Hannah Diviney, a writer, editor and self-described professional daydreamer.
Hannah’s writing has been published in the New York Times and the Washington Post, and showcased on the BBC. She’s now in the process of writing a book, and she’s also scheduled to appear in the SBS TV show Latecomers.
