At TotalCare Services we strive for excellence and encourage your capabilities and provide assistance that can help you to enhance your skills to make your life more interesting and become independent, help in your relationships and daily living.
The NDIS is a national scheme that puts you at the center of decisions about your life. If you (or someone you care for) has a disability, the NDIS can provide supports and services you need to achieve your goals.
Our staff, system, customer-focused approach and our individual program support tailored to your needs will help you to get the most of your NDIS plan.
Requirements
You may be eligible for the NDIS
- if you are aged between 7 and 65. See the Early Childhood Early Intervention section below for information for children aged 0-6
- You must live in Australia
- Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or hold a special category visa (SCV)
- If you spend a lot of time overseas, you’ll need to demonstrate strong ties to Australia such as owning a home or having a long term tenancy agreement and having family in Australia. You might also have to provide information about how often you travel overseas and the duration of your trips
- If you have a disability- You must be able to meet each of the following criteria to be eligible for the NDIS:
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- You have a disability that results in an impairment that affects your ability to perform certain activities.
- The disability must be attributable to one or more intellectual, neurological, sensory or physical impairments. Alternatively, you may have an impairment attributable to a psychiatric condition
- You are likely to require support under the NDIS for the rest of your life
- If the impairment varies in intensity, such as experiencing chronic episodes, you may still be eligible
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You can find more up to date information on NDIS website >>>>> NDIS Eligibility Checklist
