OVER VERVIEW VIEW 1. NDIS Principles 2. Yarning about the NDIS - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Yarning about ND

NDIS in IS in WA WA

Community Engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Kaya:

Acknowledging Nyoongar Peoples, Past and Present Elders, on the Land in which we work.

OVER VERVIEW VIEW

• 1. NDIS Principles
• 2. Yarning about the NDIS
• 3. Eligibility
• 4. What do I need to do?
• 5. My NDIS in WA plan

ND NDIS IS Pr Principle inciples:

RESPECT the interests of people with disability in exercising choice and control about matters that affect them; and ENABLE people with disability to make decisions that will affect their lives, to the extent of their capacity; and SUPPORT people with disability to participate in, and contribute to, social and economic life, to the extent of their ability”

NDIS in WA

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is normally called the NDIS. It is based on the idea that everyone with a disability is different and that they need different types of support.

Wh What t is is di disa sability bility for r the e ND NDIS? IS? A disability that is attributable to one or more intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairments or to

• ne or more impairments attributable to a psychiatric

condition;

NDIS in WA is for…

“A mental health issue that affects people’s daily activities in…”

Communication Social interaction Learning Mobility Self-management Self-care

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What is “psycho-social” disability?

But I’m not ‘disabled’…

The NDIS supports Aboriginal people who…

Are aged between 0 and 65 at the time they apply to join the NDIS. live in an NDIS area and meet the disability requirements for the NDIS need early intervention support

Wh What t evidence idence of

• f dis

isabilit bility y do

• I ne

need ed? ?

“significant” and “likely to be permanent” must have a diagnosis gathered from treating professionals shows the impact on your daily life

Act ctivity ivity - Dif iffer erent ent ways s of

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NDIS in WA

Any concerns so far?

Lynette’s Journey

Lynette, a prominent local artist kindly agreed to share her NDIS journey with us. We follow her through the NDIS processes.

Lynette meets her Local Coordinator

Lynette’s gives her eligibility documents

• Birth Certificate/ Drivers

Licence (Proof of Age)

• Gas, Electricity, Water

Bill, Centrelink Card(Proof of Residence)

• Medical records (Proof of

Disability)

The Local Coordinator…

 gives you NDIS in WA information  helps you with your NDIS in WA plan  helps connect you with opportunities in your community  helps you make choices  helps you access the supports and services in your plan  connects you with peers & the local community

Lynette gets support from her family

Activity: Having the dream

(Have a look at the cards on the table. Pick a couple that you would like to see in your life.)

What does a good life look like for me? What is it going to take to get me there?

Lynette having a look at her

• ptions

Communication - difficulties with forming/organising thoughts or intrusive thoughts/voices, poor literacy or processing skills etc. Social Interaction - social anxiety, family estrangement, poor social skills or confidence Learning - Lack of opportunities, negative self image, intrusive thoughts/voices, disorganised thinking etc.

Mobility - Don’t own a vehicle, unable to gain drivers licence, uncomfortable/anxious/confused on public transport Self-care - taking medication, making and keeping appointments, domestic and hygiene routines, nutrition Self-management - planning/organising day to day living, poor motivation or concentration, low energy etc.

Cl Clin inica ical l or

• r me

medical ical ser ervi vices ces:

 Appointments with doctors and psychiatrists  Medicine and tablets  Hospital stays

(These are covered by our health system) Everyday living, “reasonable expenses”:

 Food and rent  Bills  & things not directly related to your disability

Lynette making her plan

What may be covered?

Planning and decision making Financial management or tenancy arrangements Household tasks Social and community activities Study and work Transport to enable to social and economic participation

Access to allied health professionals e.g. Dieticians and Occupational Therapists

I have a psycho-social disability. What help can the NDIS help me with?

NDIS has the ability to support people to live a quality life. If you need extra supports because of your disability perhaps the NDIS can help.

I have a psycho-social disability. What help can the NDIS help me with?

• nnection to Community
• nnection to Country
• nnection to Culture

Lynette choosing her service providers

Wh Who

• to
• go
• to,

, who ho can n you

• u trust,

ust, wha hat t can n you

• u get,

, whe here e can n you

• u get

t it it?

See Role of NDIS in WA Coordinators Fact Sheet

Choices ices, , so so man any y choices?

• ices?

Local Coordinators – there to help

Choice and Control over…

• the type of supports and

services you use

• who provides the services
• how your services are

provided

• how funding is managed

You can change your service providers if things are not working out.

Keepi ping ng it it real al – What’s reasonable?

‘Reasonable and necessary’ supports must: - relate to my disability help me follow the goals in my plan help me get involved socially and economically be value for money, be effective and beneficial for me

not include things we all get (Medicare & trains) and consider what its reasonable for informal networks like families, carers, and the community to be providing

John n Penny ny

“Tash’s plan looks at the goals she is looking at and its all person centred. It’s about the person looking at themselves and where they fit with the service and NOT where the service fits with them.”

…just my shape

Plan Management and funding – 2 Ways

self-managed where you

• r your representative

gets supports or;

• rganisation managed by

a disability sector

• rganisation (including

shared management arrangements).

Lynette meets her Local Coordinator to review how her plan has gone

Robbie's NDIS story

What’s next? How can I get more information?

WA WA ND NDIS IS Elig ligib ibili ility ty Chec ecker er

You will be asked eligibility questions such as: -

Age Disability Residence

WA NDIS eligibility checker via www.disability.wa.gov.au

Wh What t if if my my appl pplica ication tion is is r rej ejec ected? ted?

• NDIS in WA work to get applications through the first time,

however people may get turned down.

• Decisions can be reviewed.
• Refer to NDIS in WA Reviewing and appealing decisions

Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Questions & Handouts

Resources: Getting more information

Call NDIS in WA: 1800 996 214

• r local office – see resource handout

Visit your local office TTY (Translation): 9426 9315 Help with English: TIS: 131 450 Web: http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/ WANDIS@dsc.wa.gov.au

Talk to your Local Coordinator

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