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Eden Care is registered and can provide supports under these schemes: NDIS, DVA, NIISQ and Carer Gateway / Wellways
NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Supports eligible people with disability to build
independence, achieve their goals and participate in
the community, through an individual plan.
Support may include
• Personal care and community access.
• Nursing care
• Supported Independent Living (SILs) & (SDAs)
• Therapies, skill development and employment
support.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be under 65, live in Australia, meet
citizenship or eligible residency requirements, and
meet the disability or early intervention requirements.
DVA
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Supports eligible veterans, serving and former
Defence Force members, and eligible family members
to maintain health, wellbeing and independence.
Support may include
• Domestic assistance and personal care.
• Respite care and community nursing.
• Healthcare, allied health and approved equipment.
Who is eligible?
Requirements vary by program. Home care and
community nursing generally require a Veteran Gold
Card or eligible White Card, assessed needs, and the
relevant assessment or referral.
NIISQ
National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland
Funds necessary and reasonable treatment, care and
support for eligible serious motor vehicle accident
injuries, regardless of who caused the accident.
Support may include
• Personal care and domestic assistance.
• Medical treatment and rehabilitation.
• Equipment, modifications and respite care.
Who is eligible?
The accident must have occurred in Queensland on or
after 1 July 2016, and the injury must meet specific
serious injury criteria. Lifetime support may be
available where eligible.
Carer Gateway / Wellways
Free support for unpaid carers
An Australian Government-funded program delivered
by Wellways across Queensland, helping carers
maintain their wellbeing and manage caring
responsibilities.
Support may include
• Counselling, peer support and coaching.
• Skills development and tailored assistance.
• Planned and emergency respite, subject to
assessment and availability.
Who is eligible?
People living in Australia who provide unpaid care to
someone with disability, mental illness, a medical
condition or frailty due to age. Carers of all ages can
seek support.
Call 1800 422 737
What is NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) commenced in July 2013 and is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This affords all Australians under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life.
People who are eligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme support are referred to as participants. Each participant will have their own NDIS plan that outlines the outcomes they aim to achieve, the services that will be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme and other supports the participant requires. This scheme has afforded people with disability the ability to choose where and how to access their supports. Funding is directly allocated to participant to acquire the services they need, instead of funding being directly applied to the service providers. Participants can now choose their preferred providers and can change providers at any time. For more information about the scheme visit: https://www.ndis.gov.au
What will the NDIS fund?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme will fund ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports needed by participants meet their needs and achieve their outcomes. Depending on participant goals, the funding in their plan may include the following.
Core funding
covers functional support needs for daily living and to access community supports and activities.
Capital funding
covers the purchase of one-off items such as equipment, technology or modifications and funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Capacity funding
funding that supports skill building, training, learning, capacity building, accessing employment, improving health and wellbeing and support coordination.
Who is eligible for NDIS?
Eligibility criteria:
- Have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities.
- Be aged less than 65 and 55 for Indigenous, when you first enter the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or a protected special category visa.
- And live in Australia where the NDIS is available.
OR
Meet early intervention requirements where the person may not have functional deficits, but the impact of the impairment may lead to substantially reduced functional capacity without support.
For more information about NDIS funding refer to link: https://www.ndis.gov.au/people-disability/access-requirements.html