NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is here and it places greater choice and control for people with disability.
We have all the information to help you understand what it is and also how we can help.
If you would like to access the NDIS please make an appointment with one of our GPs.
Click here for information about our medical clinics.
If you, or someone you care for, has an approved NDIS plan ATSICHS Brisbane can help you every step of the way.
Support Workers can assist with:
- setting goals to become more independent
- life skills training and also development
- housing and also financial responsibilities
- travel and also transport skills
- recreational and also social activities
- improving health and also wellbeing
- a helping hand when needed the most.
Access Coordinators can assist with:
- understanding your eligibility
- coordinating with applicable health professionals for the completion of ‘Access Request Form’
- gathering supportive evidence for your application
- lodging your ‘Access Request’ application
- coordinating appeal processes.
Support Co-ordinators can help:
- manage your supports and also providers
- you understand your service agreement
- prepare your plan review
- arrange assessments
- resolve any issues with your supports or plan.
To make a referral please complete our NDIS Referral form.
Need help with support coordination?
Frequently asked questions
What is the NDIS?
The NDIS is federally funded support to Australians under 65 years of age who have a permanent or significant disability to access care and supports to live an ordinary life. It offers the person choice and control over how, when and where they use their supports to achieve their goals.
Is there support available to access the NDIS?
ATSICHS Brisbane have committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland to understand and gain access to the NDIS. To start the process – book an appointment with your GP on (07) 3240 8900. They have all the forms and also information you need or email us.
What do they mean by disability?
Disability refers to an impairment or condition which significantly affects a person’s ability to do ordinary, everyday things (e.g., getting around, shopping, looking after themselves etc.) without help. The impairment or condition must be permanent or likely to be permanent (be with you for life) and be either intellectual, physical, psychosocial, neurological, sensory or cognitive, or also a combination of these. A disability is different from a medical condition – if you’re unsure about whether you have a disability, speak to your health professional.
Am I eligible for NDIS?
To be eligible for the NDIS you must:
– be under 65 years of age
– be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
– also have an impairment or condition (referred to as a disability by the NDIS) which is permanent, or likely to be permanent and which significantly restricts your ability to do everyday activities without help.
– be under 65 years of age
– be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
– also have an impairment or condition (referred to as a disability by the NDIS) which is permanent, or likely to be permanent and which significantly restricts your ability to do everyday activities without help.
What type of things does the NDIS provide funding for?
The NDIS will provide ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports; these supports must relate to your disability and could include:
– assistance with personal care (e.g., support with showering, dressing etc.)
– help with preparing meals and also maintaining your home
– assistance with transport so you can participate in community, social, economic and also daily life activities (e.g., going shopping, visiting friends, getting to work, seeing your doctor etc.)
– help to get or keep a job
– therapy support (e.g., occupational therapy, psychology, speech language therapy etc.)
– the purchase of specialist aids and also equipment to maximise your independence (e.g., wheelchairs, hoists, specialist communication devices etc.)
– home and vehicle modifications (e.g., ramps, a bath hoist or a swivel seat etc.).
– assistance with personal care (e.g., support with showering, dressing etc.)
– help with preparing meals and also maintaining your home
– assistance with transport so you can participate in community, social, economic and also daily life activities (e.g., going shopping, visiting friends, getting to work, seeing your doctor etc.)
– help to get or keep a job
– therapy support (e.g., occupational therapy, psychology, speech language therapy etc.)
– the purchase of specialist aids and also equipment to maximise your independence (e.g., wheelchairs, hoists, specialist communication devices etc.)
– home and vehicle modifications (e.g., ramps, a bath hoist or a swivel seat etc.).
How can I access interpreting services?
We recommend the following interpreting services:
– Indigenous language interpreter – 2M Language Services
– TIS home page
– TIS different languages page
– AUSLAN home page.
– Indigenous language interpreter – 2M Language Services
– TIS home page
– TIS different languages page
– AUSLAN home page.
How can I access advocacy services?
Check out the list of services here: https://disabilityadvocacyfinder.dss.gov.au/disability/ndap/
NDIS Registration successfully achieved March 2023.
Provider Registration Number: 4050009726
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane Limited
ACN 009 943 435
55 Annerley Road Woolloongabba 4102
P: (07) 3240 8900
Have your say
If you would like to provide feedback about our NDIS service please fill in our feedback form.
Clinic locations
Browns Plains Medical Clinic
Address:
Village Square, 20-24 Commerce Drive
Browns Plains QLD 4118
(The clinic is on the corner of Eastern Road and Webber Drive)
Browns Plains QLD 4118
(The clinic is on the corner of Eastern Road and Webber Drive)
Phone
(07) 3240 8900
Fax
(07) 3800 4316
