The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) gives access to information and services to approximately 4.3 million Australians having a disability so that they can lead normal lives. Around $22 billion worth of funds to 500,000 Australians having a significant and permanent disability are reportedly distributed every year.
NDIS has immensely changed since its creation, so it may be challenging to understand the eligibility and requirements. To give you an idea of the scope of NDIS, we’ve written a quick guide on the conditions NDIS covers.
Understanding NDIS disability
Before learning what conditions NDIS covers, one must understand that NDIS only covers disabilities that are necessary and reasonable.
The NDIS operational guidelines and NDIS Act of 2013 serve as the basis for NDIS disability. The necessary and reasonable support must be connected to the person’s disability. As such, daily costs like grocery items are not covered.
NDIS also considers the other services given by networks like caretakers, family, community, and government agencies.