The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia offers comprehensive funding for a range of cerebral palsy support services to enhance the quality of life for people living with CP. Each funding plan is meticulously crafted, taking into account the unique challenges and goals of you or your loved one, ensuring a tailored approach that aligns with their specific life situation and aspirations.
The ways in which your NDIS funding for cerebral palsy can be allocated include:
Therapeutic supports
This includes funding for essential therapies such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other specialised services. These services are crucial for improving key skills and functioning, mobility, communication, daily living skills and overall functional abilities.
The NDIS provides support for every-day activities that might be challenging due to cerebral palsy. This includes aiding in tasks we deal with daily such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility to enhance independence, safety and self-care capabilities.
Assistive technology
Funding covers a range of equipment and devices. Wheelchairs and walking frames enhance mobility, while communication devices help with interaction and engagement. Custom orthotics are provided to support body alignment and movement. Each piece of technology is chosen to cater to specific mobility and functional needs.
Home modifications
Financial support for modifications in the home ensures safety and accessibility. This can include installing ramps for wheelchair access, stair lifts to navigate between floors, and adapting bathrooms to make them more functional and safer for participants.
Vehicle modifications
The NDIS can provide support for adapting vehicles to make transportation easier and more accessible. This might involve modifying controls for easier operation or altering vehicle interiors for wheelchair access.
Early childhood intervention
Services and supports for young children with cerebral palsy focus on early intervention to improve development outcomes. Early intervention can play a crucial role in enhancing a child’s physical, cognitive, and social development.
Education and employment support
The NDIS also provides support for educational and employment endeavours. This can include necessary adjustments and assistance in educational settings and workplaces so that participants can fully participate in these environments.
Encouraging involvement in community, social, and recreational activities is a key focus of the NDIS. This support is vital for building relationships, social inclusion and enhancing mental health.
Participants can access services to help them manage the financial aspects of their NDIS plan. This can include assistance with processing invoices and effectively tracking the budget, ensuring that funds are utilised effectively.
This involves professional assistance in organising and managing the various supports and services within a participants NDIS plan. It ensures that all aspects of the plan are cohesive and effectively meet the needs of the participant.
