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Anyone started with the NDIS?

ethSenior Contributor26 Jan 2017, 7:14 pm AEDT

Anyone started with the NDIS?

Tells my story from initial application (Feb '17) to acceptance by NDIS (July '18) and the process of putting things in place and progress, improvements, managing and difficulties since then. Now Jan '21.

Original post : I've recently moved and will need to get into the NDIS in my new location. Wondering if anyone in the forums has successfully done this? Any advice would be welcome. Feeling swamped by their website.

EDIT : I was finally accepted to the NDIS and am now 3/4 through my 2nd plan. With only a small reduction from the first year. And this plan is for 2 years so I don't have to jump through all the hoops with a review this time next year. To all others on this path I say ........

IT'S REALLY WORTH PERSEVERING!!!

Hoping this thread helps all who come here.

@Appleblossom @Queenie @saturnzoon @CheerBear @Mazarita @Bunniekins

Spread the word!

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ethSenior Contributor07 Apr 2018, 4:44 pm AEST

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I don't either @Bunniekins My adult child is legally blind so I dealt with 'the system' for all the years they lived at home too. Early intervention, Royal Blind Society, Special Ed. etc etc

I feel for you as your son sounds less able to become independent eventually. It's good that you get some respite, I know it can make all the difference for you as carer.

I'm very glad to hear you have an advocate.

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor07 Apr 2018, 4:48 pm AEST

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@eth Thanks eth I just so want this to work for you. I really want you to get this NDIS you deserve it. xx

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ethSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:13 pm AEST

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How I'm feeling about tomorrow morning - case conference with Administrative Appeals Tribunal and NDIS and my lawyers. Everything that can be done to prepare for it has been done and nothing I do tonight will change what happens tomorrow. So I've had a couple of drinks and I'm dancing to Gondwana Land's Boneman.

@Bunniekins @Mazarita @Former-Member @Former-Member @Appleblossom @Former-Member and anyone else who sees this.

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Unknown userMember11 Apr 2018, 8:16 pm AEST

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Trusting that Lady Luck will shine upon you, and that all your hard work will pay off even if luck doesn't!

Best of good wishes to you @eth

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:16 pm AEST

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@eth good girl 🙂 Have another drink for me! Will be waiting with great anticipation on the verdict. I so hope it goes well for you.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:18 pm AEST

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Hi @eth, drinks and dancing sounds a great way to see out the evening before the big day. Shake it out, grrrl! You rock. Sending best wishes for tomorrow.

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ethSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:19 pm AEST

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Thanks @Bunniekins and @Former-Member - I'm cutting loose!

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:23 pm AEST

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@eth Woah!!! 😄 xxx

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ethSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:24 pm AEST

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Thanks @Mazarita such good music .... haven't cranked up my CD player since I came here. Feels good! And really nice to be sharing the vibe.

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ethSenior Contributor11 Apr 2018, 8:25 pm AEST

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Lots of grungy base rave and dirty didge! @Mazarita@Bunniekins @Former-Member

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