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The Disability Inclusion Reform package is being rolled out across the Bayside Peninsula, Barwon, Loddon Campaspe, Mallee, Central Highlands and Outer Eastern Melbourne areas, plus 7 supported inclusion schools.

NDIS

The NDIS is a national scheme that provides funding for disability supports. Its goal is to help participants achieve their goals and live an ordinary life. NDIS participants can choose and manage their own support services and spend their budget according to their needs. The scheme is designed to provide consistent and sustainable support over a lifetime.

The scheme is available to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those who hold a Protected Special Category Visa. The NDIS helps everyone equally, regardless of when and where their disability was acquired. Its support strategies produce long term outcomes and maximize opportunities for independence and productivity.

The NDIS provides funds for individualised disability supports and works to develop a diverse and capable workforce. This includes disability support workers. The NDIS cost model estimates the costs associated with delivering an hour of support.

Disability Insurance Scheme

The Disability Insurance Scheme is an Australia-wide way of funding disability support services in melton. The scheme combines proactive insurance principles with the flexibility of individualised plans. Participants are able to control the 'how, when and where' of their funded supports.

Individual disability insurance is a complement to health and life insurance. It covers the expenses of income loss due to an injury or illness. This type of insurance is a good option for those who may not have employer-paid disability benefits.

The Government supports, or supports in principle, 26 of the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on the Disability Insurance Scheme final report on planning. The Government notes the remaining 16 recommendations.

Support Coordination

A disability support coordination service is a great way to help participants navigate the complex system of community, mainstream and government services. It is also a good way to make sure that participants receive all the services they are entitled to.

Disability support coordinators can be single providers who build their own client cases or agency providers who are assigned cases. They have a minimum of 60 hours of statewide pre-service training and district specific orientation courses.

A disability support services coordinator can assist individuals with their individualised person centred plan and self-direction. They can also provide information and assistance to waiver individuals with obtaining access to needed State plan or Medicaid Waiver services. This includes children’s choice waiver, supports waiver and new opportunities waiver.

Community/Social Participation

Community involvement is vital for individuals with disabilities to build strong relationships, and have a sense of belonging. In addition, socialising provides a wealth of benefits such as emotional support, stress relief, and improved mental well-being. Moreover, it can improve self-esteem, boost cognitive skills, and enhance physical mobility.

Community participation can also have economic benefits by reducing the need for long term care and support. It can help people with disability to move out and interact with others which can improve their lifestyle. Moreover, it can reduce the costs of taxis or other forms of transportation which can cost them more money. In the same way, it can also help in reducing their dependence on others to shop and interact. It can even lead to reduced costs for healthcare services.