Whether you are new to the NDIS and need help checking what services you qualify for, applying for a funding plan or have a funding plan and are ready to receive services, our friendly intake team are ready to help.

Give Mandy at Rise a call on 0436 686 897 or email amanda.hughes@risenetwork.com.au to discuss your requirements.

To be eligible for NDIS funding you will need to meet the criteria set out by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.  These criteria include:

• You are under the age of 65
• You live in Australia and have Australian residency
• You have a permanent and significant disability

Check your eligibility for NDIS funding here or contact Mandy on  0436 686 897 or amanda.hughes@risenetwork.com.au .

If you answered no to any of the above criteria, call us so we can help guide you on what to do next.  You may be able to receive alternatively funded services provided by Rise, such as privately funded, Aged Care Services (Home Care Package, Commonwealth Home Support Program) or through our Mental Health Team.

The Rise team are happy to help guide you with the process  or you can apply to the NDIS to receive funding by completing the Access Request Form here or phoning the NDIS on 1800 800 110. 

More information regarding applying for the NDIS is available on the NDIS website here . After you have applied it’s time to start thinking about your needs and goals, interests and talents to help the NDIS team create your funding plan. Here are some things to think about:

• What does a normal day look like?
• What would you like to do each day?
• How would this make things better for you?
• How much support do you need?
• What else do you need (equipment etc) to support your independence?
• Do you need a Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator?
• How do you want to manage your NDIS funding?
  • Self-managed - where you pay the provider directly
  • Use a Plan Manager who will pay the organisation for services that are provided
  • NDIS Managed
  • Use a combination of the above.