Yarning about ND NDIS in IS in WA WA Community Engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Kaya : Acknowledging Nyoongar Peoples, Past and Present Elders, on the Land in which we work.
OVER VERVIEW VIEW 1. NDIS Principles 2. Yarning about the NDIS 3. Eligibility 4. What do I need to do? 5. My NDIS in WA plan
ND NDIS IS Pr Principle inciples : RESPECT the interests of people with disability in exercising choice and control about matters that affect them; and ENABLE people with disability to make decisions that will affect their lives, to the extent of their capacity; and SUPPORT people with disability to participate in, and contribute to, social and economic life, to the extent of their ability”
NDIS in WA The National Disability Insurance Scheme is normally called the NDIS . It is based on the idea that everyone with a disability is different and that they need different types of support.
Wh What t is is di disa sability bility for r the e ND NDIS? IS? A disability that is attributable to one or more intellectual , cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairments or to one or more impairments attributable to a psychiatric condition ;
NDIS in WA is for…
What is “psycho - social” disability? “A mental health issue that affects people’s daily activities in…” Communication Social interaction Learning Mobility Self-management Self-care 8
But I’m not ‘disabled’…
The NDIS supports Aboriginal people who… Are aged between 0 and 65 at the time they apply to join the NDIS. live in an NDIS area and meet the disability requirements for the NDIS need early intervention support
Wh What t evidence idence of of dis isabilit bility y do o I ne need ed? ? “significant” and “likely to be permanent” must have a diagnosis gathered from treating professionals shows the impact on your daily life
Act ctivity ivity - Dif iffer erent ent ways s of of doi oing ng NDIS in WA
Any concerns so far?
Lynette’s Journey Lynette, a prominent local artist kindly agreed to share her NDIS journey with us. We follow her through the NDIS processes.
Lynette meets her Local Coordinator
Lynette’s gives her eligibility documents • Birth Certificate/ Drivers Licence (Proof of Age) • Gas, Electricity, Water Bill, Centrelink Card(Proof of Residence) • Medical records (Proof of Disability)
The Local Coordinator… gives you NDIS in WA information helps you with your NDIS in WA plan helps connect you with opportunities in your community helps you make choices helps you access the supports and services in your plan connects you with peers & the local community
Lynette gets support from her family
Activity: Having the dream (Have a look at the cards on the table. Pick a couple that you would like to see in your life.) What does a good life look like for me? What is it going to take to get me there?
Lynette having a look at her options
Communication - difficulties with forming/organising thoughts or intrusive thoughts/voices, poor literacy or processing skills etc. Social Interaction - social anxiety, family estrangement, poor social skills or confidence Learning - Lack of opportunities, negative self image, intrusive thoughts/voices, disorganised thinking etc.
Mobility - Don’t own a vehicle, unable to gain drivers licence, uncomfortable/anxious/confused on public transport Self-care - taking medication, making and keeping appointments, domestic and hygiene routines, nutrition Self-management - planning/organising day to day living, poor motivation or concentration, low energy etc.
Cl Clin inica ical l or or me medical ical ser ervi vices ces: Appointments with doctors and psychiatrists Medicine and tablets Hospital stays (These are covered by our health system) Everyday living, “reasonable expenses”: Food and rent Bills & things not directly related to your disability
Lynette making her plan
What may be covered? Financial management or tenancy arrangements Planning and decision making Social and community activities Study and work Household tasks Access to allied health professionals e.g. Dieticians and Occupational Transport to enable to social and Therapists economic participation
I have a psycho-social disability. What help can the NDIS help me with? NDIS has the ability to support people to live a quality life. If you need extra supports because of your disability perhaps the NDIS can help.
I have a psycho-social disability. What help can the NDIS help me with? onnection to Community onnection to Culture onnection to Country
Lynette choosing her service providers
Choices ices, , so so man any y choices? oices? Who Wh o to o go o to, , who ho can n you ou trust, ust, wha hat t can n you ou get, , whe here e can n you ou get t it it? Local Coordinators – there to help See Role of NDIS in WA Coordinators Fact Sheet
Choice and Control over… o the type of supports and services you use o who provides the services o how your services are provided o how funding is managed You can change your service providers if things are not working out.
Keepi ping ng it it real al – What’s reasonable? ‘Reasonable and necessary’ supports must: - relate to my disability help me follow the goals in my plan help me get involved socially and economically be value for money, be effective and beneficial for me not include things we all get (Medicare & trains) and consider what its reasonable for informal networks like families, carers, and the community to be providing
…just my shape “Tash’s plan looks at the goals she is looking at and its all person centred. It’s about the person looking at themselves and where they fit with the service and NOT where the service fits with them. ” John n Penny ny
Plan Management and funding – 2 Ways self-managed where you or your representative gets supports or; organisation managed by a disability sector organisation (including shared management arrangements).
Lynette meets her Local Coordinator to review how her plan has gone
Robbie's NDIS story
What’s next? How can I get more information?
WA WA ND NDIS IS Elig ligib ibili ility ty Chec ecker er WA NDIS eligibility checker via www.disability.wa.gov.au You will be asked eligibility questions such as: - Age Disability Residence
Wh What t if if my my appl pplica ication tion is is r rej ejec ected? ted? • NDIS in WA work to get applications through the first time, however people may get turned down . • Decisions can be reviewed . • Refer to NDIS in WA Reviewing and appealing decisions
Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Questions & Handouts
Resources: Getting more information Talk to your Local Coordinator Call NDIS in WA: 1800 996 214 or local office – see resource handout Visit your local office TTY (Translation): 9426 9315 Help with English: TIS: 131 450 Web: http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/ WANDIS@dsc.wa.gov.au
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