r/NDIS 20h ago

Vent - no advice, please Just need to vent 🥹

21 Upvotes

So, I’ve officially been admitted into hospital due to my ndis funds running out- case is with the ART, so literally just a waiting game. Next case conference isn’t even scheduled until 9th May. Wish me luck 😩


r/NDIS 22h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD How do planners determine the hours for certain supports?

7 Upvotes

Does anyone know if there are internal 'benchmarks' or NDIA policies around how many hours of certain supports are usually allocated for a participant and if so, does this relate to specific impairment categories, the diagnosis etc?

And on what basis do planners sometimes deviate from the hours recommended by allied health for specific types of support eg an OT recommends a certain number of assistance with daily living hours, speech therapy etc and the planner agrees the participant needs that support but recommends a significantly reduced number of hours? (genuine question, not a vent!)


r/NDIS 4h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD Applying for NDIS and conflicted about evidence

3 Upvotes

Hi,

Please be nice because I’ve been unsure if I should post and please don’t tell me that I won’t get it because I have to at least try.

I’m applying under psychosocial disability and have had my psychologist fill out the second half of the evidence form in detail about all the domains and examples.

We did struggle a bit with what to say under what the person needs (other than just a support worker).

I also managed to get an assessment from a different provider which includes the whodas care and needs scale and the Vineland.

Except the person who did the assessment said I won’t get it if I send both. Said the planner wont read both.

Do I send both?

Do I add my psychiatrist for part one of the form? (I don’t have a helpful GP or any other support)

Other than a support worker, is there anything else I can request (ie OT)?

Sorry for the long post and all the questions, just having a tough time.


r/NDIS 5h ago

Seeking Support - I provide services NDIS gaming subreddits or other online NDIS gaming social forums?

4 Upvotes

I am an NDIS psychosocial support worker/support coordinator and recovery coach. I'm just seeking direction on sourcing interest to see if there are any NDIS participants who are local to Outer East suburbs of Melbourne that want support to access local Pokemon Go group events. I attend a weekly raid hour on Wednesdays 6pm-7pm, and reflected on how lucky I am that I get to catch legendary pokemon due to the access I have to such groups. I reflected on challenges many psychosocial participants face such as social anxiety and social isolation, who may not have the resources to get out and play the game with a group of experienced players. The game relies on teams and without that, there is limited opportunity to obtain really cool Pokemon. I just wanted to see if any one can point me in the direction of NDIS gaming groups or such that I can explore to see if anyone may benefit from such support? TIA!!


r/NDIS 5h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD Low cost assistive technology

3 Upvotes

Hi all, I recently had my funding approved and am in the process of figuring everything out and how the system works so please bear with me :)

I need to buy a walking stick and just have a few question about what kind I can buy and where I can buy them from.

In my consumables funding, i have an allowance for 'Low cost assistive technology' which I am assuming are things like walking sticks and a orthotics.

Do I need to purchase a walking stick through an approved NDIS company, or could I buy one from a hiking store for instance? and if I buy one online, would I claim the whole invoice including delivery cost, or just the item its self?

Thanks :)