| 
| 
| | 
| | Disabilities are synonymous with constraints and obstacles in real life and in nature. No country in this world can work sufficiently with such limitations. Australia understood its assignment very well and that is why, it established NDIS, a disability-friendly organization to help its people work independently.
To live your everyday life with freedom and confidence, it is very important to know what all disabilities are covered under NDIS. We hope this blog will work as a guide so that you have full knowledge of every kind of disability covered under NDIS.
Also Read: How NDIS providers can help individuals with mental health disabilities?
– Intellectual disabilities: This type of disability usually happens during the development period (0-18 years) of a child. It is during this age, the child might face learning difficulties, impairments involving mental skills, etc. People facing such issues might get ADHD, tuberous sclerosis, or down syndrome.
– Physical disability: This type of disability impacts the body’s ability to perform physical or normal day-to-day life activities. Some common examples are bone formation or degeneration or MND etc.
Genetic Conditions: These conditions occur when you inherit certain or developed genes from your parents that increase the risk of developing a disease. These genes are passed down even before you are born. Some famous examples are Alzheimer’s, Cancer, heart disease, Breast cancer, etc.
Autism: It is a developmental disability that is caused by certain differences in the brain. People with autism have trouble communicating with others in a social setting, resultant being, it makes their life very challenging.
Permanent disability: It is a long-term health condition or disability that may not have any cure.
Please note: Some permanent conditions need proper assessment to be under this particular category as NDIS has to make a plan and allocate funds accordingly.
Psychiatric illness: It is one of the most difficult to talk about as a lot of stigmas revolve around mental illness. Even today’s modern world is not ready to accept or talk about mental illness, and that is why NDIS takes it into consideration. The behavior and symptoms can clearly be seen in behavioral patterns and can impact social functioning adversely. Some of the most common psychiatric illness includes schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, etc. Please note: There are many other kinds of disabilities involved under NDIS such as amputations, etc, and you can contact a registered NDIS provider for a complete list.
Now you have established that you have a disability that is covered by NDIS, your next step should be to put in your application or contact a registered NDIS provider in Melbourne to help you with an application. Make sure to constantly check up on your NDIS plan.
Once your application gets approved, then is time to get support services. It is important to get in touch with a registered NDIS provider in Victoria and Melbourne like South Eastern Wellbeing Assistance Pty Ltd that can support you and help you grow.
| |
