WHAT IS NDIS?
The NDIS is a system of providing support to people with a disability, their families and carers. Launched in 2013 by the Australian Federal Government, the NDIS uses an insurance approach similar to Medicare, meaning the costs for disability care are shared amongst the wide community.
Essentially, the NDIS has been designed to give people with a disability greater choice and control over the support they receive – providing eligible individuals with funding based on their personal needs and lifelong goals and aspirations.
Essentially, the NDIS has been designed to give people with a disability greater choice and control over the support they receive – providing eligible individuals with funding based on their personal needs and lifelong goals and aspirations.
WHAT IS PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY?
Psychosocial disability is a term used to describe disabilities that may arise from mental health issues.
Not everyone who has a mental health condition will have a psychosocial disability, but for people who do, it can be severe, longstanding and impact their recovery. People with a disability as a result of their mental health condition may qualify for the NDIS. (Definition taken from Mental Health and the NDIS)
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU TO PREPARE FOR NDIS?
The application process can be daunting. JewishCare has experts and many years of experience assisting community members through this process. If you need help completing and submitting the Access Request Form or collecting evidence to support your application we are here to advise and assist with the process. Simply contact us and ask for assistance with applying for NDIS funding.
Or, for further information about how to access the NDIS, visit one of the following websites:
- The NDIS website: ndis.gov.au
- Mental Health Coordinating Council NDIS website reimagine.today
Each Local Health District (LHD) and Speciality Health Network (SHN) also has a NDIS Transition Lead and a NDIS Mental Health Champion, who can also help with providing information.
JewishCare is a registered NDIS provider
JewishCare is an NDIS registered provider which means that we meet the NDIS Practice Standards and adhere to the NDIS Code of Conduct. We can work with participants regardless of how their funds are managed including those with NDIS-managed, plan-managed and self-managed plans.
JewishCare is registered to provide the following:
- Support Connection and Support Coordination, including Specialist Support Coordination – support to understand, coordinate and implement your NDIS plan
- Psychosocial Recovery Coaching – mental health specific and recovery-oriented support to assist you with navigating the NDIS
- Core Supports – day-to-day support to assist you with working towards your goals including assistance with social and community participation, and assistance with daily life
- Group and Centre based activities
- Assistance with travel and travel arrangements
- Specialist supported employment
- Finding and keeping a job
- Accommodation assistance
JewishCare charges in accordance with the NDIS Price Guide including Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP) for applicable services.
The NDIS Price Guide is frequently updated up to several times per year. We charge the Price Guide rate for all services. For the most up to date pricing arrangements – click here.
Information for Carers
JewishCare provides a variety of culturally specific supports for family and friends of people living with mental ill-health in the community. Contact us for information on the different supports we have available. For example, some people request Social Work support, Counselling, Case Work, Advocacy, third party referrals, supports groups, NDIS respite, telehealth or educational support programs.
Here are some carer specific support organisation we recommend and have had positive experiences with:
Carers Gateway – https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Mental Health Carers Australia – https://www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au/
Mental Health Carers NSW – https://www.mentalhealthcarersnsw.org/
Family and Carers Mental Health Program – https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/carers/Pages/support.aspx
For a comprehensive overview of ALL services available, we strongly recommend the supports and forums on the Head to Health website.
Head to Health https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
