ResourcesAll resources
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.
Website - Advokit
26 April 2015
The Advokit website talks about the process of planning, using supports and the different ways to make choices. It also has information about appealing NDIA decisions.
Website - Self-managing my plan - NDIS
25 April 2015
This part of the NDIS website provides some resources for people who want to manage their own plan, including how to set up a bank account, choosing a provider and employing a support worker.
Website - My Direct Support
25 April 2015
The My Direct Support website has some basic information and stories about what it’s like to use direct support. It was developed some time ago and does not appear to be active.
Website - Therapy Choices
25 April 2015
This website gives information about what different kinds of therapists – such as podiatrists, orthoptists and audiologists – do. It also has information on how to contact a therapist locally.
Website - About self directed support in Victoria - VIC Government
25 April 2015
This website explains what self directed support is and how to use it if you are in Victoria. It also has some resources and information about peer support for people living in Victoria and using current self directed supports.
Website - Healthy Active Life
25 April 2015
This website talks about the ways to get support in different parts of your life. It has some short videos and no writing.
Website - Housing - ACT Government
25 April 2015
The Housing and Tenancy Options page of the ACT Government Community Services website has information and a range of resources, to help you understand how to identify and develop housing options that best meet your individual needs.
The Government Supported Accommodation page discusses the transition to the NDIS.
Website - Physical Disability Australia
25 April 2015
Physical Disability Australia is a national disability peak organisation (they represent people with physical disabilities in Australia). Their website also has a handy list of links to external resources.
Website - Homelessness Australia
24 April 2015
Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. They provide systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector. This means they talk to the Government, and other groups, about how to make things better for people who are homeless in Australia. They also provide good information to the public on their website.
Booklet - Ready Together - NSW Government - Easy English
24 April 2015
This booklet is for people who live in NSW. It says what the NSW Government is doing to make sure the NDIS can be rolled out across the whole state. It also talks a little bit about what the NDIS is.