Anyone started with the NDIS?

Copied and pasted from The Growing Space @Queenie @WriterMelb and anyone else reading this ...

@eth @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @Queenie

I am appealing the decision. I have strong support from my local NDIS Area Manager.

Most of my supports my spouse has networked from the process started with the attached form. My spouse is my smart, strategic and VERY determined advocate). 😇

A shame she can't be bottled and shared!

WriterMelb

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/4676-covid-19-updates?fbclid=IwAR1PqXMUvVGq29iutfCTAXq7WXP_1T2YoFWgKKMJnqS-ay6ts7CJZXjxrGk

NDIS page for covid-19-updates detailing changes

Go for it @WriterMelb and good luck. Not sure what you meant by 'the attached form'.

I posted this scan of a flyer that assists NDIS applicatants with comprehensive support.

Victoria only. The state gov pays for it.

hello @eth

been told to get on the NDIS if i can ???

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Hi @Shaz51 if you have any questions you can ask me and I'll respond when I can.

Basically you have to prove that you have diagnoses which are 'lifelong and significant' and do an access request form with your doctor or therapist. I'd suggest having a look over the NDIS website for info re eligibility and how to apply initially. Just look at the 'understanding the NDIS' and 'applying' sections to start with. The website is huge.

https://www.ndis.gov.au/

Hi @Shaz51 ,

just thought I'd pop in to add to what @eth has said a little. In my experience, the more reports you can get from your relevant support team (doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists etc- anyone who is part of your care), the better. It's also been good (although possibly confronting to actually see) to outline the worst case scenario, or how you are on your worst day. Hope that helps, but feel free to come & keep asking questions as you go.

TideisTurning 😄

Thankyou @TideisTurning , @eth

I sent a email starting the process and they have sent me a form to print out

so i have printed out one lot so far

made a doctoros appt -- next week

@Shaz51 the more supporting reports e.g. psychologist, occupational therapist, that sort of thing that you can put with it the less likely they are to ask for further supporting evidence. They are really focussed on the functional effects of your diagnosis, not just the diagnosis itself. The access request form you will do with your doctor addresses the different categories of function they are looking for. It's good if your other reports also focus on functional effects. As @TideisTurning has said, it's helpful if you focus on what your worst days are like so you can get funding for the supports you really need at those times. This can be a bit of a challenge to do as it isn't focussed on what you CAN do, but it's really important in your application.