Topic Tuesday// NDIS, Disability & Mental Health// Tues 31st January 2023 5:30-7:00PM

Yes! We're about to start with the questions, you've figured it out! @MyLife_MyWay

I’m not a participant but have a psychosocial disability. I support my 20 year old son who is a participant and I find NDIS causes me a lot of distress and I feel my own disability prevents me from ensuring my son is well supported

Here is our first question...

What is the NDIS?

@Former-Member

You're on the thread to access it! Just keep refreshing and the conversation will come up one by one @JaneyC 🙂

The NDIS (National Disability Scheme) is a federal government initiative to fund the disability needs of Australians. The NDIS aims to assist those with a permanent and significant disability as defined:

- A 'permanent disability' means a person's disability is likely to be lifelong.

- A 'significant disability' means a disability with a large impact on a person's ability to complete everyday activities.

This includes mental health (psychosocial disability) issues which are noted as ongoing and effecting a persons life in some way.

Hi everyone

Hi @Former-Member, I'm intrigued, were you an NDIS participant at the same time as being in one of those roles? Support worker, LAC...?

Hi All,

First time joining in on the SANE forums and thought this was a perfect start to immerse myself.
I was recently diagnosed (2022) ADHD & ASD at the tender age of 32 and would love to know more about what NDIS could potentially offer in the way of supports.

Feedback I have received from others is that with a "Level 1" ASD diagnosis, they have struggled with applying to and/or have had their applications rejected by the NDIS despite experiencing struggles throughout all aspects of the lives.

Thank you 🙂

Thank you for joining us! So glad you could make it, and thank you for sharing your journey 🙂 @AuDHDpug