NDIA Smart Centre Support Training – August 2015 Welcome 1

NDIS What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)? NDIA What is the role of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)? 2

2008 Commonwealth Government 2020 Summit proposes a National Disability Insurance Scheme. July 2010 Productivity Commission conducts enquiry into long term disability care. July 2011 Productivity Commission submits report to Government. October 2011: Council of Australian Governments agree to the need for reform. Joint taskforce develops Scheme design. December 2012 Council of Australian Governments sign an intergovernmental agreement to trial the Scheme. March 2013 NDIS Act 2013 establishing the NDIS and NDIA passed. April 2013 Bilateral agreements with trial sites signed.

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NDIS Contact Centre Services National Access Team (NAT) Hunt Group Provider Team Hunt Group Trial Site Hunt Group

ACCESS PLAN READINESS & PLANNING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND REVIEW The NDIS is a once in a generation economic and social reform. True integration and inclusion in mainstream community, socially and economically, is the ultimate goal.

9 “I can contact the NDIA to see if I meet the access requirements.” ACCESS PLAN READINESS & PLANNING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND REVIEW

10 ACCESS PLAN READINESS & PLANNING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND REVIEW “I have a conversation with the NDIA about planning and support needs.” “I start to think about what my goals are and what support I have now.”

11 ACCESS PLAN READINESS & PLANNING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND REVIEW “I receive my plan with my informal, mainstream and funded reasonable and necessary supports.” “I choose how my plan can be applied to reach my goals.” “I direct and implement my plan (with the assistance I need).”

12 “If my situation changes, I can contact the NDIA and talk about what might need to change in my Plan.” ACCESS PLAN READINESS & PLANNING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING AND REVIEW