Understanding the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian Government scheme that funds eligible people with permanent and significant disability to access support related to their disability.
The NDIS can help participants access services and supports that meet their needs and fit the funding in their approved plan. The supports available to each person depend on their circumstances and the decisions made about their plan.
What Does the NDIS Do?
The NDIS provides funding for eligible participants to access disability-related supports. Depending on a person’s plan, these may help with everyday activities, building practical skills, taking part in the community or managing support needs at home.
For example, a participant may have funding for assistance with personal activities or support to develop skills for preparing meals and managing a daily routine. Funding is different for every participant, and not every service or everyday expense can be paid for with NDIS funding.
Who Can Access the NDIS?
Access to the NDIS depends on eligibility requirements. These include requirements relating to age, residence in Australia and disability or early intervention needs.
Meeting one requirement alone does not guarantee access. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) assesses applications using the relevant NDIS access requirements.
For current eligibility information and guidance on applying, visit the official NDIS website:
How Does an NDIS Plan Work?
If a person becomes an NDIS participant, their plan sets out the funding and supports approved for them. The plan reflects their disability-related support needs and the criteria used by the NDIS to decide what can be funded.
NDIS funding can only be used for eligible NDIS supports in line with the participant’s plan and the applicable rules. A service being helpful does not automatically mean it can be paid for with NDIS funding.
Participants can review their plan and ask questions if they are unsure how a support is funded. For official guidance, visit:
Choosing a Disability Support Provider
A provider delivers services to participants. When comparing providers, it can help to ask what services they offer, whether they can meet your support needs, how their services are arranged and what costs or conditions may apply.
It is also important to check that the service you want is covered by your plan and that you can use your funding for it. If you are unsure, check your plan or seek guidance from the NDIA or your existing support contacts.
How Enabling Disability Services Can Help
Enabling Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider based in Derrimut, Melbourne, Victoria. We offer disability support services across Melbourne, including assistance with personal activities, household tasks, life skills development, accommodation and tenancy, Specialist Disability Accommodation, and travel and transportation.
The services that may be suitable for you depend on your needs, plan and service availability. Contact us to discuss the support you are looking for and confirm whether we can provide it.
This page provides general information about the NDIS and is not a substitute for advice from the NDIA. NDIS rules and guidance may change. Check the official NDIS website for current information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone with a disability qualify for the NDIS?
No. The NDIS has specific access requirements. The NDIA assesses applications, so a person should check the official eligibility information before applying.
Does the NDIS pay for every type of support?
No. NDIS funding is limited to eligible supports under the relevant rules and the participant’s plan. Everyday living costs and services that are not eligible NDIS supports generally cannot be paid for with NDIS funding.
Can Enabling Disability Services tell me what funding I will receive?
We cannot guarantee NDIS access or funding decisions. The NDIA determines eligibility and decides which supports are funded in a participant’s plan.
How do I ask Enabling Disability Services about support?
Contact us by phone or email, or use the website contact form. Tell us which service you are interested in and we can discuss availability.
Contact Enabling Disability Services
- Address19 Jennifer Court, Derrimut, VIC 3026, Australia
- Phone+61 422 151 698
- Emailinfo@edspl.com.au