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NDIS Therapy Sydney

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced in Sydney in 2016. It is the new way people with a significant disability or medical condition can receive government-funded services and supports to help them achieve their goals so that they can live as independently as possible. This article outlines some basic information about the NDIS, specifically regarding NDIS therapy in Sydney (please refer to the official NDIS website for more information).

Who is eligible for the NDIS?

Australians up to the age of 65 years old are eligible to be involved in the scheme. To gain approval for NDIS funding, participants must also provide evidence that they have a medical condition/disorder or disability that greatly impacts their lives, independence and overall level of functioning. NDIS Therapy in Sydney is usually achieved through documented medical reports and assessments of a medical diagnosis (or diagnoses), as well as supporting documentation from other allied health professionals (e.g. psychology, occupational therapy or physiotherapy reports/letters).
NDIS therapy in Sydney is also usually interested in the current supports and helps the person may be receiving, such as assistance from family, carers or friends, or other formal supports (e.g. day programs).
After the NDIS therapist near me assesses your documented evidence, an NDIS assessor will contact you with feedback about your application and may organise an initial visit/meeting if applicable.

How much funding am I eligible for?

Once the NDIS therapist near me has looked at all your information and gained an understanding of your situation and support needs, a decision will be made regarding the types of funding you may be allocated, as well as the amount of funding in the different categories.
As each individual is unique with personalised needs, it is difficult to make estimations about how much financial support they will receive. The amount of funding issued for NDIS therapy in Sydney depends on the severity of the person’s disability or medical condition and how it affects their life, the supports they are currently engaged in (both formal and informal supports), and their personal and health goals.

NDIS therapy Sydney
NDIS therapy Sydney

What kind of therapy is available?

There are several types of NDIS therapy in Sydney treatments that participants can access via the NDIS. The services that offer therapies are called service providers, and the number of providers is growing rapidly. There are three funding categories that the NDIS divides funding into:
– Core support: Funding for support workers and some basic, low-risk consumable equipment (e.g. continence pads/nappies), or transport. Disability support workers can assist someone around the home (e.g. basic cleaning) or take someone out into the community to promote engagement and general well-being.
– Capacity building support: Funding for training and therapies with allied health professionals, e.g. psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Participants can also receive assistance and training to help with securing employment or further study. This funding also includes support coordination, where someone can help you with organising your funding (e.g. finding services).
– Capital support: Funding for more expensive assistive technology, equipment, home or vehicle modifications.
It is important that you (and your family/carers) take some time to learn and understand as much as possible about the funding you receive from the NDIS, to ensure that you use it appropriately.

How do I find an NDIS therapist in Sydney?

There are numerous ways participants can find a service to engage with. The NDIS website can be accessed to find a list of service providers in your area. Alternatively, participants can get information from their coordinators (as stated previously, specific funding may be allocated for someone to help you with this), or search online for organisations. You may also ask your GP or other health professionals for suggestions or recommendations, as well as your child’s school (if applicable). As the number of NDIS therapy Sydney participants continues to grow, the amount of service providers entering the sector is also increasing.

 

How can therapy help me?

NDIS therapy Sydney involves utilising evidence-based practices and procedures to help people (with and without medical conditions) to improve their independence. People with deficits in certain areas, or who have a disability, often benefit from additional supports and regular therapy sessions to assist them to build skills they need in their day-to-day lives. Below are how some common types of NDIS therapy in Sydney that can help people:

Occupational therapy:

Occupational therapists help people to become more independent with various aspects of everyday life such as personal care, doing general household activities, school, employment, social skills or using public transport. This NDIS therapist near me can help people with fine and gross motor skill deficits, individuals who have difficulty with managing or planning tasks (organization), or social skills deficits. When a person’s needs are identified, occupational therapists develop strategies to develop the person’s skills and independence or modify the person’s environment to enable them to perform the activities they want or need to.

Psychology:

Psychologists assist people to better manage their personal issues and difficulties. Psychology aims to help people better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and generate practical and useful methods to deal with stress and difficult situations. This NDIS therapist near me works with people who have mental health issues, behavioural difficulties and disabilities. Psychological input can assist individuals who are experiencing issues such as trauma, grief/loss, addictions, phobias, eating disorders or self-harm behaviours.

 Speech therapy:

Speech therapists help people who have communication and language disorders by improving their expressive and receptive speech skills. This NDIS therapist near me works with people to not only better comprehend the literal meaning of language, but also syntax, better interpreting body language and facial expressions.

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