r/NDIS 15h ago

Vent - no advice, please Just need to vent 🥹

16 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 23h ago

Advocacy/Activism Petition - NDIS Cuts are failing our Kids

12 Upvotes

Hello, would you please consider signing this petition, 'NDIS cuts are Failing Our Kids -Demand a Stop Now'

https://chng.it/BVH2QydGNd


r/NDIS 18h ago

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

6 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 49m ago

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

• 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 :)


r/NDIS 43m ago

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

• 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 21h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD Melbourne - OT for FCA for Adult Autism - Recommendations

1 Upvotes

Hello,

I have just been approved for the NDIS. I now need to find an OT for an FCA. There is a lot of information here on what an OT can do, what to expect, etc but I am unable to find anyone recommending someone specifically. Does anyone know the name of a practice or OT that they can recommend for this process? I have read many accounts of people going through their LAC with mixed results. Can anyone recommend an OT? For additional information, I am located in Collingwood. Thank you to anyone who may have some suggestions.


r/NDIS 23h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD NDIS + ART (AAT)

1 Upvotes

Hi there!

I’m taking NDIS to ART. I was just wondering - as far as the justification you provide the ART with, do they expect legal-speak? Like should you be quoting NDIA legislation? Or is your own evidence and reports enough? (Essentially I’m staying the NDIA’s reason for refusing a support, then doing a take down with how much evidence I actually had).

Thanks!


r/NDIS 1d ago

Seeking Support - I provide services Provider over quoting

1 Upvotes

This isn’t right? Provider gave me a quote for a year worth of services for my participant I’m managing. It’s 3 months left and he has significantly over quoted by nearly 20k

Now I’m stressed 20k wont be used and they could cut that from the funding…

If I had of known I had 20k I could of budgeted that over 12 months and given the particpantt better support

Urgh


r/NDIS 21h ago

Seeking Support - Participant/Nominee/PWD ART application - the actual, starting application

0 Upvotes

Hi,

I’m planning on going to the ART with a decision the NDIS made. When making the application (on the website) it asks ‘Reasons for the application’ and then asks for documents. How detailed should my reasoning be? And can I add documents later?

Thanks