What Is The NDIS?
The NDIS is short for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The system is quite new and it helps provide support to people with diabilities. The NDIS aims to help you life the best life possible through giving you more input into your support decisions and control over funding. That said, trying to understand the NDIS can sometimes be a little difficult. Many people get confused and daunted by the sheer volume of information out there.
If you’re getting invloved with the NDIS and need assistance with the management of your NDIS plan, JA Management Services are here for you. Our plan management services can help you get the most out of your NDIS plan and our trained professionals will be with you along every step of your journey.
Just Beginning Your NDIS Journey?
If you’re just getting involved with NDIS, there are a few ways you can get started.
Check if you're Eligible
You can check your eligibility for scheme by using the government’s NDIS Access Checklist
Do Your Own Research
Read our FAQs.
Complete Our NDIS Preparation Checklist
Get ready for your NDIS planning meeting by downloading and completing our NDIS Preparation Checklist
How Does NDIS Work?
The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disabilities. It provides funding directly to individuals. Your NDIS Plan gives you the choice and control over the supports you want to use and the providers of those supports.
Prepare Yourself
Check your eligibility and follow the instructions. Start planning and write a list of supports you need and want then use our checklist to assist your preparation.
Attend Your NDIS Plan Meeting
Check you have all your checklist and supporting documents to take with you to the meeting. Take notes at the meeting so that you can check on things later. Clearly express your goals and needs so NDIA knows exactly what is needed in your Plan. Ask as many questions as you like.
Choose A Plan Manager
JA Management is available at all times. Simply complete the form, send an email or phone us. It’s a quick and easy process to engage JA Management and you can commence using your supports immediately.
Arrange Supports
If you have a support coordinator, have a meeting to discuss your supports and contact providers. If you have providers that you want to use, start to organise your supports as you need.
Track Spending
JA Management provides a mobile app that allows you to see all invoices being processed and paid on your behalf. The app will show you what remaining funds you have the plan at all times so it is easy to track and make your own choices on how your funds are used.
Go To Your Annual NDIS Review
Shortly before your plan is due to expire an annual review will be organized and this is your opportunity to discuss if your NDIS Plan has provided sufficient support for you to achieve your goals.
What Type of Support Does an NDIS Plan Include?
Your NDIS Plan will generally include core supports, capital supports and Capacity Building supports.
Core Supports
Core supports has three categories that can be used flexibly. You are able to move the funds between the different categories. This flexibility gives you the choice and control over how you use your funds to achieve your specific goals.
• Supports you to be independent at home
• Funds activities such as preparing your meals, house cleaning, gardening, showering and dressing.
• Funds respite care
- Helps cover the cost of suitable transport so you can access the supports you need outside of your home.
- Maybe available to you if you are unable to use public transport.
- Generally paid as a fortnightly allowance directly to your bank account.
- These are daily supplies that you need due to your disability.
- Covers costs of nutrition products, continence products and other personal needs.
- Covers the cost of interpreting supports.
- Can also cover the cost of small adaptive equipment such as a walker, sensory equipment, security or apps for your tablet or smart phone.
- Your occupational therapist can assist you to determine your specific needs.
- Will not cover the cost of medications.
- Support for you to participate in the social, community and recreational activities.
- Covers the cost of your support but generally you will have to cover the cost of the actual activity. There is an option for the activity costs to be covered under the Increased Social & Community Participation category under Capacity Building Supports.
- Therefore, the cost of the support worker to take and assist you with the activity will be covered.
Capital Supports
Capital Support funding is for major purchases that are required to help you live your best possible life. You’ll have to use your Capital Support funding on the things decided at your NDIS planning meeting. Sometimes, you may need to submit a quote to NDIA for approval as well.
- Some small items of technology and equipment can be claimed if provided in the plan.
- Costs of repairs to your disability-related equipment can be claimed.
- Covers the cost of specialised technology and equipment.
- Funds for items such as wheelchairs, prosthetics and orthotics, portable hoists, vehicle modification and guide dog acquisition.
- An assessment from an approved therapist and a quote from a provider are required.
- Funds changes or additions to your home, such as ramps or rails, to make it suitable for you to live independently.
- May include the cost of a project manager to implement the modifications.
- May include the costs of living in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) registered accommodation.
Capacity Building Supports
Capacity Building Support funding is aimed at helping you develop independent living skills. You are not able to move funds from one category to another. Funds must be spent on the agreed services and supports.
- Help for you to find and connect with the best supports for you so you can live the life you want and achieve your goals.
- Will support you with issues that arise with your service providers.
- Help for you to find secure and keep suitable accommodation.
- Help for you to transition to more independent living.
- May include house inspections, finding a group home or support with negotiating contracts.
- Covers the cost for you to participate in community activities that build your skills and independence.
- Funds for activities such as study, life skills training and sports coaching.
- Funds for a mentor to assist you in building confidence and independence.
- Supports for you to get or keep a job.
- Funds support for assistance to help with resume and attending interviews.
- Funds available for preparation to move into work after school.
- Support for you to make positive changes that improve your relationships and your life.
- Funds supports like psychology, social skills building and behavioural therapy.
- Funds to support, maintain or increase your physical mobility or wellbeing if limited by your disability.
- Covers the cost of supports like dietitians and exercise physiologists and personal trainers.
- Assistance for transition from school to further education.
- Funds advice, application and orientation support.
- Funds to assist you in building your financial and organisation skills.
- Funds for Plan Management which supports you in managing your NDIS Plan.
- Funds for your therapists such as Physiotherapist, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Group Therapy.
- Funds to help you develop basic skills you need for daily life.
- Funds your assessments and reports during your plan and before a review of your plan to help assessing your developing needs.
Do You Already Have An NDIS Plan?
JA Management Services can help you make the most of your funding if you already have an NDIS plan.
JA Management Helps You With Plan Management
Some NDIS plans include funding for plan management. JA Management can help you with the administration of your NDIS package. We are completely independent and work with you so you can get the most out of your NDIS funding.