What Is The NDIS

The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability, providing funding directly to individuals.

There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. Within the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22 billion in funding a year to our 500,000 Australians who have permanent and significant disability. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.

The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.

For more information please visit the following website:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/ 

Published service prices: Connect2Group charge its NDIS services at the amounts set at the NDIS Price Guide

Eligibility

 The NDIS will provide funding to people who are:

• Between the ages of 7 and 65 years 
• Currently ive in Australia and I am an Australian citizen or have a Permanent or Special Category Visa
• Need support from a person because of a permanent and significant disability
• Use special equipment because of a permanent and significant disability
• Need some supports now to reduce your future needs

People can use the NDIS Access Checklist to check their eligibility.  Click the following link to check your eligibility here

What Can Connect2Group Offer Me?

If you qualify for support under the NDIS, Connect2Group can help you to access services and supports including but not limited to:

• Social and community participation - Our Lifestyle Options service can support you to become an active member of the community.
• In-home support - Our Community Living Support Service can empower you to live independently in your own home.
• Work and learning - Our Employment Service can help you to secure and maintain a job.

Our team can meet with you to discuss your individual needs and how Connect2Group can assist you to meet these needs.  The conversation can be conducted over the phone or at a place of your convenience, the choice is yours!

Telephone: (07) 3286 7166 

Email: enquiry@connect2group.org.au 

School leaver employment 

School leaver employment supports funding builds a participant’s ability and confidence to enter the workforce.

The NDIS can fund school leaver employment supports for up to two years, depending on the participant’s circumstances.

Each school leaver’s employment supports will be different. The following skills may be part of an individual program of supports to help participants get ready for employment:

• Money handling skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Discovery activities
• Work experience
• Job ready skills
• Travel skills
• Personal development skills

Providers 

Providers work with participants to help them get ready for work. They plan employment pathways and develop tailored activities to meet each participant’s needs. Supports can be delivered individually, in a group, or a combination of both.

These supports typically include:

• Work experience in an inclusive employment environment
• Employability and/or vocational specific skills
• Other foundation skills that enable engagement in work (for example travel training or money handling).
• It is important to consider the needs of the participant and family when transitioning from a structured school environment.
• Participants may initially be seeking regular activity and structure while others will be ready for a highly individualised service.