Brighter Road NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination

FAQs

Do you have questions regarding the NDIS, your individual plan, or funding specifics? We invite you to explore our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section, as it may contain the answers you need to better understand these important topics. Take a look, and you might just find the information you’re seeking!

How does the NDIS Work

The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals. The NDIS website has some great information available www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works

How do I get support from the NDIS?

To qualify, you must satisfy certain criteria regarding your age, Australian residency status, and the specifics of your disability. Go here on the NDIS site for more detail www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible

The application process is fairly straight forward and we’re here to help. The process starts here on the NDIS site    www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply

How do I get support from the NDIS?

Once accepted into the NDIS, your support is outlined in your ‘NDIS Plan.’ This plan is centered around you and your life goals, incorporating the information you share during your planning meeting with your Local Area Coordinator (LAC). It includes a detailed breakdown of the various supports needed to help you achieve your goals, along with the allocated funding for each category.

What are the Support Categories?

Your NDIS plan has three primary funding types:

  • Core, 
  • Capital, and 
  • Capacity Building.

Your supports will be grouped under these funding categories. Each category includes a specific group of supports designed to help you achieve your personal goals. These categories may include expenses you might not initially consider, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with each category and its coverage. Remember that eligibility for these supports is determined by what is approved in your NDIS plan and whether the items meet the criteria of being Reasonable and Necessary. These are two big words that provide the basis for all supports.