NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme is delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency. This page is not managed by medically trained staff.

It supports Australians who have permanent and significant disability, to live their life and achieve their goals. If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 000. If you are experiencing a crisis, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Data sharing is critical to the success of the NDIS. Public data sharing and open data allows people with disabilities, ...
23/10/2025

Data sharing is critical to the success of the NDIS.

Public data sharing and open data allows people with disabilities, and their families and carers to benefit more from the Scheme.

You can explore our public data at 💻https://ow.ly/PvYq50XcOj9

The Be My Eyes app 📱 is helping to make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.The app con...
23/10/2025

The Be My Eyes app 📱 is helping to make the world more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.

The app connects users with a volunteer who can help identify everyday things, like expiry dates and distinguishing colours, to help users navigate their homes and communities.

Over 7 million people worldwide have volunteered to join the ‘Be My Eyes’ community.

Download from the Apple store at 💻 https://ow.ly/6vRs50XcQen

Download from the Google Play store at 💻 https://ow.ly/x8QE50XcQeq

📷 Image: Be My Eyes

ABC's The Assembly returns for its second season. 🎤 Journalism students with autism from around Australia gather to hone...
22/10/2025

ABC's The Assembly returns for its second season. 🎤

Journalism students with autism from around Australia gather to hone their craft while interviewing some of Australia's biggest names, like Julia Morris, Ray Martin, Guy Sebastian and more.

📸 Image: ABC News

Check it out at 💻 https://ow.ly/oCBA50XccrB

Check out the Down syndrome Resources Hub which has information on health, education, employment, housing, mental health...
21/10/2025

Check out the Down syndrome Resources Hub which has information on health, education, employment, housing, mental health, relationships and more at 💻 https://ow.ly/kBaX50XfjSg

This has been developed by Down Syndrome Australia and State and Territory Down syndrome associations as part of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building program.

📸 Image: Down Syndrome Australia

📃 Our Terms of Use detail how we moderate our social media content across the NDIS social accounts. To create a positive...
21/10/2025

📃 Our Terms of Use detail how we moderate our social media content across the NDIS social accounts.

To create a positive experience for everyone, they should guide how you communicate on NDIS channels.

You can learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/KAMH50XfkMK

Registration for our Charters Towers Forum closes soon. Join us at our community forum to learn about the important chan...
20/10/2025

Registration for our Charters Towers Forum closes soon.

Join us at our community forum to learn about the important changes we are making to the NDIS. These changes will make the NDIS fairer, easier to navigate, and more flexible for all participants, including those living in regional Australia.

This forum will be held in:

📍 Charters Towers on 30 October.

Join us to:

✔️ learn more about important changes to the NDIS

✔️ ask questions

✔️ provide feedback.

👉 Register for the Charters Towers forum at https://ow.ly/S6s950XaOFG

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDI...
20/10/2025

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.

NDIS participants have the right to be safe and to receive quality services from providers and workers - the NDIS Commission handles complaints about the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.

Visit 💻 https://ow.ly/JxS750Xccnf

Short term accommodation is now called short term respite. We spoke with participants, families and carers about this ch...
20/10/2025

Short term accommodation is now called short term respite.

We spoke with participants, families and carers about this change. Most told us that short term respite better reflects the value of informal supports and the importance of sustaining these relationships.

We know some people have concerns about the word ‘respite’, but many carers and families use and understand it well. After considering all the feedback, we chose this name because it’s clear and widely recognised.

Short term respite gives you time away from your usual care arrangements, while your primary informal supports take a short break.

We’ve updated Our Guideline to make it easier for you to understand and use. It explains:

✅ who can use short term respite

✅ what it includes

✅ how it works

✅ where it can be used.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/zfKC50XeIwe

Sue's advice for other carers is 'when things happen, just take a deep breath. Tomorrow’s a new day.' ☀️Sue cares for he...
19/10/2025

Sue's advice for other carers is 'when things happen, just take a deep breath. Tomorrow’s a new day.' ☀️

Sue cares for her brother Nick, who has Down syndrome, and her mother who has Parkinson’s disease. Though she finds these roles rewarding and a privilege, Sue sometimes felt like she had no time for herself, until she joined a local peer support group of other carers.

'I just need someone to listen. And the peer support group does that.'

Read more of Sue's story at 💻 https://ow.ly/SyUJ50X9wuI

📷 Image: Down Syndrome Australia

In this episode of the 1 In 6 podcast from Care2Serve, we meet Oli. Oli juggles work and study, while caring for multip...
18/10/2025

In this episode of the 1 In 6 podcast from Care2Serve, we meet Oli.

Oli juggles work and study, while caring for multiple family members. In this episode, he discusses maintaining a positive outlook, while navigating a busy and interesting life.

Listen to Oli's episode at 💻 https://ow.ly/QoRB50X9wr0

📷 Image: Care2Serve

‘Voice’ is the online journal from Down Syndrome Australia.📰 Voice shares stories and informative content relating to Do...
17/10/2025

‘Voice’ is the online journal from Down Syndrome Australia.📰

Voice shares stories and informative content relating to Down syndrome and intellectual disability.

The latest issue includes:

✔️ finding your forever home

✔️ lessons from living independently

✔️ your rights at home - Easy Read article.

Read the latest issue at 💻https://ow.ly/MnGF50X9ufp

📸 Down Syndrome Australia

Carers NSW offers free online resources designed to support carers in their role. These resources provide clear, practic...
16/10/2025

Carers NSW offers free online resources designed to support carers in their role. These resources provide clear, practical information across a range of topics, including:

📖 education

💻 employment

🙌🏼 self-care

😊 caring.

To access the resources, visit 💻 https://ow.ly/qCO350X9uak

📷 Carers NSW

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Greater Geelong, VIC

Telephone

+611800800110

Website

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