NDIS Made Easy

We help you to understand how the NDIS works, your rights, and find you quality care providers with availability

We help hundreds of people with disability every month We help hundreds of people with disability every month

With you throughout your NDIS Journey

CareAbout is your one-stop resource for NDIS. From learning about how to apply for funding to finding providers, at CareAbout we help you during every step of the journey.

1

Starting Out

When applying for the NDIS, we recommend you provide as clear information as possible about your disability and how it impacts your daily functioning.

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2

Planning Meeting

Preparation is Key for NDIS Success. The planning meeting only lasts for 1-2 hours but it will determine supports that will last a lifetime.

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Start your NDIS Plan

Your NDIS plan starts from the date the plan is approved. You should get started as soon as you receive it.

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Review and Add Providers

Changing providers is an inevitable part of the NDIS. The better equipped you are to understand and cope with change, the better the outcome.

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What is NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013 and is a new way of assisting people with a disability to get the support they need, achieve their human rights, and participate in the social and economic life of the nation

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Why choose a service provider with CareAbout?

Quality care

At CareAbout, we only work with providers who are customer focussed and have robust processes in place

Certified providers with availability

All providers we work with are NDIS certified and have immediate availability

Your happiness is our success

If the relationship between you and the provider doesn’t last, we don’t get paid. So we make sure we only recommend providers who will do an excellent job

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the NDIS fund?
The NDIS is intended to provide reasonable and necessary supports and services to eligible participants, and these could cover a number of areas of a person’s life. When assessing each participant, the NDIS is guided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) and the rules made under the NDIS Act in determining what would be considered reasonable and necessary. Some types of supports they could consider include:
- certain daily personal activities,
- transport enabling participation in community, social, economic and daily life activities,
- workplace assistance that would allow a participant to become or stay employed,
- therapeutic supports, including behaviour support,
- assistance with household tasks that would enable participants to maintain their home environment,
- home and/or vehicle modifications, and
- mobility equipment and assistive technology.
In all instances the supports must relate to a participant’s disability and it can be demonstrated are likely to be beneficial and effective to the participant.
What conditions are eligible for the NDIS?

The NDIS will support a person with a significant and permanent disability or a child aged under 7 years old with a disability or developmental delay, whose condition impacts their ability to carry out tasks, or who require support or assistance with activities such as self-care, social interaction, learning, communication and/or mobility.

The National Disability Insurance Agency does operate lists of conditions that are likely to qualify for NDIS eligibility, but these lists are not the only consideration that would be taken into account when determining eligibility, as the impact of a certain condition on a person’s functioning will range significantly between individuals.
Is ADHD covered under NDIS?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) does not qualify as a disability under the NDIS, making individuals diagnosed with ADHD ineligible for the NDIS. The NDIS recognises many disabilities, including psychosocial disabilities, and if the ADHD is linked to an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a psychosocial disability, then an individual may be eligible for support for those conditions.
Is NDIS means tested?

The NDIS is not means tested and will not affect other income support participants receive, such as a Disability Support Pension or Carers Allowance. Funds allocated to participants are meant for reasonable and necessary support that are required by participants to live an ordinary life.
How to apply for NDIS?
Individuals already receiving disability support services in Australia can expect to be contacted by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) once the NDIS becomes available in their area. Those not currently receiving disability support services can contact the NDIS for an Access Request Form. You can only join the NDIS if you meet the access requirements, which include:
- The NDIS already being available in your area.
- Being under the age of 65-years when you apply.
- Being an Australian citizen, or holding a Permanent or Protected Special Category Visa.
- Meeting specific disability requirements and/or early intervention requirements.
Valid access requests will receive a response from the NDIA within 21-days, unless additional documents, assessments and/or evidence is needed.
How does the NDIS work?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is intended to fund and provide a range of services and supports for people with a permanent and significant disability, their families, and their carers. The purpose is to assist people with permanent and significant disabilities in living an ordinary life and increasing their social and economic participation. The NDIS also makes provision for early intervention, access to assistive technology, and support to access community services and activities. The NDIS recognises that everyone has different needs, so plans and support are personalised for all eligible persons. However, the NDIS is not intended to fund services and supports already available through other programs, including Medicare, and is not yet available throughout Australia.