People with disabilities can access lifelong support through the NDIS, a nationally-funded program.
The scheme aims to provide people with support that will assist them in reaching their goals and enabling them to live the kinds of lives they want.
NDIS eligibility is available for people with disabilities who have been affected by them and have not reached 65 years of age.
Matt Gibson NDIS client working with Jen on improving leg mobility
Who is eligible for the NDIS?
The eligibility for this benefit is determined by your age, residency status, as well as the severity and impact of your impairment.
To participate in the NDIS, your eligibility must be assessed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). You must meet the following requirements:
- Be under 65 years of age
- Be a resident of Australia
- Are unable to do the things you do on a daily basis because of permanent impairment or condition (lifelong)
Can I get the NDIS if I meet certain criteria?
As the provider of the NDIS, it is up to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to decide who is eligible for the scheme.
Visit the NDIS website for more information about NDIS eligibility.
After an NDIS representative assists them with their first plan and that plan is approved, if they are eligible, they can begin to use the NDIS. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will be called participants once they have access to the NDIS.
You can view a graphic eligibility checklist on the NDIS website to see if you qualify.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible
Getting started with NDIS pre-planning and having a conversation with NDIS planners
Throughout the NDIS, you will be asked questions about your life and how things are going for you. They can then determine which kind of support is best for you after learning this.
In addition to your contribution to NDIS, you will provide them with information that will enable them to track progress, and will enhance the NDIS for all. Additionally, they will interview a family member, so that they can also become aware of how you are doing.
In your conversation they will ask about:
- Information about yourself
- Community and mainstream support
- Managing your daily activities
- The safety of you, your home, and your equipment
- the goals you want to pursue
- ways to manage your plan
- Support for using your NDIS plan.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation aim to help and improve a person’s mobility and functionality.
There are numerous ways that physical therapy can assist in disability management, such as pain management programs, rehabilitation exercises at home, health advice, and equipment recommendations.
Physiotherapists help people with disabilities achieve greater independence and boost their muscle and joint function.
Among the techniques and treatments they use are:
- Assessing posture, muscle tone, mobility and strength
- The use of special equipment.
- Manipulating and massaging joints
- Exercise programs
Tran Nguyen – Physiotherapist showing the importance of stability by engaging the core.
What conditions can Physiotherapists provide treatment for?
Many disabilities and chronic conditions can be treated and managed by physiotherapists, including:
- Diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and psychological disorders
- ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Physical disabilities (amputations, post-surgery)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neurological injuries
- Genetic and chromosomal disorders
- Hereditary cerebral palsy
- Acquired brain injuries (ABI’s)
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Strokes
You can count on us to support you throughout your journey with the NDIS
You can get help with NDIS whether you are just starting out or have years of experience. When applying for NDIS, there are many factors to consider.
The good news is that you don’t have to undertake this journey on your own, and we’re here to help you simplify things as best we can.
You can learn about Primal Physiotherapy NDIS service here: Click here
Primal Physiotherapy NDIS registered provider.
https://primalphysiotherapy.com.au/ndis
What makes Primal Physiotherapy different?
Primal Physiotherapy is an NDIS Registered Physiotherapy provider. We make it easy to achieve the best outcome for you.
Have you ever felt ignored and ignored by people who talk about you, not to you directly, but to a companion, aide, or interpreter?
In the past, have you suffered from substandard treatment because people didn’t understand what you need?
At Primal Physiotherapy, we treat the person first!
You can book an appointment for a physiotherapy session and discuss your NDIS cover and if you do not have one you can still let us know to see if we can help you enquire with NDIS. After analysing your condition and your needs we can evaluate how often you should see us and get you back on track through the most efficient and fastest way possible so you can do the things you love without limitations.
You can book here: https://primalphysiotherapy.com.au/
Or you can email us with a quick enquiry and we will contact you on how we can help at info@primalphysiotherapy.com.au