Disability

Overview
Learn more about disability services

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    In Australia, disability support services are primarily provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS is jointly funded and governed by the Australian and state/territory governments, overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). It aims to assist individuals with significant and permanent disabilities who require help with daily acitvities. The scheme operates like an insurance model with standardized eligibility criteria. NDIS participants funding packages tailored to their specific support plan, which can be used to access required services. The NDIA collects data in the nDIS, which can be accessed on their website.

  • NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

    The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services. The NDIS Commission is a national regulator for provider registrations, complaints, compliance with practice standards and code of conduct, and investigations of incidents of abuse or neglect of NDIS participants.

  • Other specialized and mainstream service supports

    A more complete list od services and programs for people with disability is available on the Department of Social Services (DSS) website.