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In this part of the website you can find tools and ideas to help you understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
You can find what you are looking for by date, or by type of information. You can also use the search box on this page.
Booklet - A guide to engaging your own support workers
24 April 2015
This booklet covers topics such as how to hire, train and keep support workers safe if you are employing them yourself. It includes a sample roster, budget layout and a sample duty statement for staff.
Website - Disability - Australian Government
24 April 2015
The Commonwealth government department (for people from everywhere in Australia) which works on disability policy and supports is the Department of Social Services. You might like to go straight to the Disability and Carers section of the Department of Social Services website.
Booklet - A guide to choosing an OT, Physiotherapist or Speech Therapist for a child
23 April 2015
Choosing a private Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech Pathologist for a child with a developmental disability is a booklet published by the NSW Government. It explains the best ways to find a therapy provider and the questions you should ask.
Video - Decisions, decisions, decisions!
23 April 2015
This video talks about what are big decisions and what are small decisions. It also talks about what your rights are when you make a decision. (Captions, no audio description).
Website - Mental Health Australia
23 April 2015
Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
Website - Disability - ACT Government
22 April 2015
You can find lots of information about the NDIS and the ACT on the NDIS page of the Department of Community Services website.
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government department which works on disability supports is the ACT Department of Community Services. You might like to go straight to the disability section of the website.
Booklet - What is the NDIS - Easy English
21 April 2015
This is for people who live in the ACT. It says what the NDIS is.
There are no pictures in this booklet. It has 2 pages.
- Read the pdf
- Or read our copy & paste of it
Website - Limbs 4 Life
21 April 2015
Limbs 4 Life aims to provide information and support to amputees and their families, while promoting an inclusive community.
You can find lots of information about the NDIS here, and lots of information about peer support here.
Website - Disability - TAS Government
20 April 2015
You can find lots of information about the NDIS in TAS at the NDIS page of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Tasmanian government department which works on disability supports is the Department of Health and Human Services. You might like to go straight to the disability and community services section.
Website - Disability - NT Government
20 April 2015
You can find lots of information about the NDIS in NT at the NDIS NT page.
The Northern Territory government department with responsibility over disability services is the Office of Disability, which is in the Department of Health.