NDIS INFORMATION
You must first be assessed and approved against the below access requirements:
Are an Australian citizen OR
Hold a Permanent Visa OR
Hold a Protected Special Category Visa, that is you
Were in Australia on a Special Category Visa on 26 February 2001 or
Had been in Australia for at least 12 months in the 2 years immediately before 26 February 2001 and you returned to Australia after that day.
You may meet the disability requirements if:
You have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (i.e. it is likely to be life long) and
Your impairment substantially reduces your ability to participate effectively in activities, or perform tasks or actions unless you have:
Assistance from other people or
You have assistive technology or equipment (other than common items such as glasses) or
You can't participate effectively even with assistance or aides and equipment and
Your impairment affects your capacity for social and economic participation and
You are likely to require support under the NDIS for your lifetime.
An impairment that varies in intensity e.g. because the impairment is of a chronic episodic nature may still be permanent, and you may require support under the NDIS for your lifetime, despite the variation.
Visit the NDIS Provider Pricing Arrangements page and then select the "NDIS Support Catalogue 2021-22" to view the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements. https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements
Cumberland Care follows the NDIS practice standards, Quality Indicators, and the NDIS Code of Conduct.
Cancellation Policy
As from 1 July 2020 the NDIS definition of a short notice cancellation remains as two business days for most supports, with the cancellation rate remaining at 100 per cent.
Information for participants including understanding the NDIS, planning and using your NDIS plans can be found here.
For more information call NDIS on 1800 800 110, or view the NDIS Access Checklist.
NDIS Eligibility Requirements
