How to Apply for the NDIS in Melbourne – Victoria?

The NDIS is a special scheme that the Australian Government provides for people with disabilities. An individual will have to go through a host of checks before they are approved for the NDIS. Here’s a quick look at how you can apply for it:

Approval:

If you are not receiving your disability support, then you will have to apply for NDIS or the National Disability Insurance Scheme. To gain your NDIS access you can place your request by contacting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) on 1800 800 110.

After you have filled and lodged your NDIS application form, you will receive a letter stating if you have been accepted for funding. Once you are deemed eligible, the NDIA’s Local Area Coordinator will get in touch with you. You will be required to take some time out for a meeting with them. The meeting can be done according to your preference, you can choose to have a face-to-face interaction or even have a simple conversation over the phone.

Prepare for the Meeting:

When you are meeting your NDIS Planner or Local Area Coordinator, the interaction will be a lot around what you do, what you plan to do, your targets, and your requirements. It is advisable that you are open about your needs and talk to the coordinator about the support you require for your daily life routine, your education, and employment. You can also talk to them about improving your support network. It is a good idea to write down and discuss about your interests as well so that you can better explain your needs. Also, remember that you need to collect and carry any reports or documents that will help the NDIS coordinator to better understand your disability or condition.

Meet with your NDIS Coordinator:

During your meeting with the NDIS Coordinator, the conversation will be a lot about gathering information regarding you and the needs that the scheme can fulfill. A person’s goals and interests are different. It usually depends on their requirements and the life stage they are currently in. Your coordination will help you chalk out steps to help you work towards your goals.

The NDIS coordinator will help you understand how the scheme works and how long it will take for the NDIS to have your plan approved. If you need to start using your funds immediately for your support, you can inform your coordinator about it and begin with the process.

Receive Your Plan:

Once you are approved to get the benefits of the scheme, your NDIS coordinator will share the details with you in person or by mail. You can also have a look at your plan online by accessing the NDIS portal. You can access your plan in the language you prefer. You can also have it provided to you in other accessible formats like Braille and audio files.

If you are already an eligible candidate in Melbourne, then you will be receiving your NDIS funding as per the regulations. Your NDIS coordinator will keep in touch with you about the various schemes that are available in your area – Victoria.

Check your NDIS eligibility to Access the NDIS – Melbourne & Victoria 

The NDIS provides services and support to people with disabilities. But not everyone who has a disability will be considered eligible for NDIS. The National Disability Insurance Agency or NDIA requires you to meet certain criteria to be deemed eligible. The NDIS maintains a list of who is eligible for the scheme. This list is updated from time to time.

Since the National Disability Insurance Scheme is provided by the Australian Government, there are a range of factors that determine whether a person is eligible for applying. Hence, you will be asked to provide a range of evidences to prove your status.

Eligibility Criteria

When determining eligibility, the NDIS considers:

  • your age
  • your disability or significant impairments
  • whether significant impairment is permanent or likely to be permanent
  • whether you would benefit from early intervention.

To be eligible you must:

  • be under 65 years of age
  • be a resident of Australia
  • have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (lifelong) and that stops you from doing everyday things by yourself

The funded supports in an NDIS Plan will be reasonable and necessary and relate to your disability or functional impairment. These supports will help to maintain and strengthen your ability to access Miracle Hands. An NDIS plan will also consider how to strengthen your informal supports.

NOTE: Children under 7 years old may need to provide evidence to meet the early intervention access requirements.

Call Now to get NDIS

Miracle Hands has helped many in Victoria to apply for NDIS. Their coordinators have assisted people with disabilities to fill up the NDIS application form and with the other procedures involved. If you want your NDIS access, then call now at 1800 595 184.