ResourcesNational
Booklet - What is the NDIS?
28 April 2015
This booklet from the National Disability Insurance Agency gives basic information about the NDIS. It has two pages.
You can get it in eight different languages.
Website - Every Australian Counts
26 April 2015
The Every Australian Counts campaign was critical in making sure the NDIS became a reality. Every Australian Counts is here to make sure the NDIS is delivered as promised and is the best it can be.
Website - Self managing your funding
26 April 2015
In Control Australia has a newsletter, resources and online peer support groups for people who want to manage their own funding. Website last updated 2012.
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 - 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.
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.
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 - Blind Citizens Australia
19 April 2015
Blind Citizens Australia is a national disability peak organisation (they represent people with blindness in Australia). Their website also has an NDIS section.