The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Decision Support Pilot Program assists people with limited decision-making capacity to navigate the NDIS system.
This Service is for:
A Person with a Brain Injury or Disability
Do you need support accessing NDIS but have no family or friends to help you make decisions?
Every person has the right to make decisions about their own lives, including people with disabilities. This right is embedded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability.
Sometimes people need support to make decisions. Supported decision making is about helping a person with disability understand the information they need, such as considering the possible consequences when making a decision, so that they can make a choice that is right for them.
How we can support you?
We will get to know your support needs by building a supportive and respectful relationship. We will assist you to gather information that will help build a picture of you and your support needs.
We will provide you with information that will help you decide if you would like to apply for NDIS and if so, to think about your goals and the types of services that will help you achieve them.
We will support you through the NDIS planning process and ensure that you have the supports in place to activate your plan.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the program is people who:
- Need to engage with the NDIA about participation in the NDIS
- Are between the age of 18 and 65
- Have limited decision-making capacity; and
- Have no other appropriate decision-making support such as a family member, carer or other significant person who is willing and able to support the person to make decisions.
Are you someone who fits this criteria, or do you know someone who does? Please contact us at Brain Injury SA to see if we can help.
- Telephone: 08 8217 7600
- Country Callers: 1300 733 049
Funded through the National Disability Advocacy Program by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services:
Have any questions?
For more information or to make a referral, please contact us.