National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people aged under 65 years

MND NSW has had nearly eight years of experience with the NDIS in NSW and the ACT. We are able to offer advice and insight for people with MND getting started with the NDIS. Generally, we have found the NDIS has offered greater choice and higher levels of support and services for people with MND than have been available in the past.

However we have also found that, because the system is relatively new, our members have benefited from speaking with their MND Advisor or the MND Info Line before their NDIS plan is developed. Your MND Advisor can talk to you about the best way to prepare for a planning meeting.

When your plan is developed, some services you currently receive or would like to receive from MND NSW must be included for you to receive those services. These include:

• Assistive Technology (Aids and Equipment) - equipment you currently have, or will require in the future, from the MND NSW FlexEquip Service
• Coordinator of Support - to assist you with coordinating the services and supports in your plan, from the MND NSW Coordination of Support Service.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Pre-Planning Resource for people living with motor neurone disease (below) will assist you to prepare before you contact the NDIS. This resource has been designed to assist you identify the areas of your life the NDIS will need to consider when developing your NDIS plan. Complete the sections in this resource before your planning meeting.

To access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) contact the NDIS contact centre ph. 1800 800 110 or visit http://www.ndis.gov.au.