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- Understanding the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families, and carers. It is designed to give you choice and control over the support you receive.
At High Support Care, we don't just deliver services—we help you understand the system so you can get the most out of your funding.
The NDIS is a Commonwealth Government initiative that funds support services for Australians under the age of 65 living with a permanent and significant disability.
The goal is simple: to provide the reasonable and necessary supports you need to live an ordinary life and achieve your personal goals.
Not everyone with a disability is an NDIS participant. To access the scheme, you generally need to meet the following criteria:
Be aged between 7 and 65 years at the time of application.
Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa.
Have a permanent impairment that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities, or require early intervention (for children).
Your NDIS plan is divided into three main budgets. Understanding these helps you know what you can claim.
This budget helps you with everyday activities and your current disability-related needs. It is flexible, meaning you can often move funds between categories.
This budget is for building your independence and skills for the future. Funds here are strictly allocated to specific categories.
This funds investments, such as expensive assistive technology (wheelchairs), equipment, or home and vehicle modifications.
The NDIS can be complex. That is why Support Coordination exists. If funded in your plan, our Support Coordinators can:
We offer both Level 2 (Coordination of Supports) and Level 3 (Specialist Support Coordination) for complex situations.
The NDIS only funds supports that are related to your disability and represent value for money. They do not fund day-to-day living costs (like rent or groceries) that are not related to your disability.
Yes. Transport funding can appear in your Core Supports budget. It may be a periodic transport allowance or funding for a support worker to accompany you. The amount depends on your assessed needs and how you use transport (e.g. to get to work, study, or community activities).
Yes. You have choice and control over your NDIS supports. You can change providers at any time. Give notice as per your Service Agreement, then choose a new provider. Your plan and funding stay the same—only the provider changes. We're happy to help you transition if you're considering a switch.