The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) gives people with disability choice and control over the supports they receive. GreenLight Disability Support Services is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, we have an in-depth understanding of how NDIS works, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are available to assist you to make your journey smoother. We have listed some of the frequently asked questions, if you have any other questions, please get in touch with us.
GreenLight Disability Support Services is currently in the process of becoming a registered NDIS approved service provider in Adelaide. We are one of the fastest growing disability service providers in South Australia. We are committed to providing exceptional care and service to people with disabilities, and/or people in the aged care community and their families.
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) scheme is the first scheme of its kind in Australia that delivers support and services to people with disabilities.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is a federally appointed organisation that manages the administration of all NDIS funding. They are funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS).
To apply to become an NDIS participant you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or a Protected Special Category visa
- have a permanent disability that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities
- be aged less than 65 when you first enter the NDIS.
At GreenLight Disability Support Services, we are passionate about supporting people with disabilities and helping them to live and achieve their goals. Our disability support services include:
- Personal Care
- Domestic Assistance
- Community Participation
- Supported Independent Living
- Coordination of Supports
- Skill Development
- Support Coordination
- Specialist Support Coordination
You will receive a new NDIS Plan after your first NDIS Plan has ended. It will have a new set of funding to be used over the next plan period to achieve your goals.
You will begin to receive NDIS funding once your plan is approved.
If you turn 65 after you become an NDIS participant then you have a choice. You can either choose to continue receiving disability supports in the NDIS or you can choose to receive supports through the Commonwealth aged care system.
Goals describe what you want to achieve, develop or learn. A short-term goal is something that you want to achieve in 12 months and a long-term goal is achievable in a few years. All the supports that the NDIS funds is directly linked to achieving your goals.
You will receive notification from the NDIS by your preferred mode of communication (usually email or letter) to let you know your new plan is active. It will contain your myplace portal activation code, which expires within 10 days.
About 24 hours after your plan has been approved, it will be available on the NDIS myplace portal. You will usually also receive a printed copy of your plan in the mail.