Guide Dogs, the NDIS and you
Australia’s national way to provide funding support to people with a disability.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s national way to provide funding support to people with a disability, including people with specific levels of low vision or blindness.
It is designed to cover the costs of services and equipment to assist you to achieve your goals. Whether you want to increase your independence, community involvement, life skills or overall health and wellbeing, the NDIS and Guide Dogs are here to help you make your goals a reality.
The NDIS is about empowering you to explore and achieve your goals; your experience of the NDIS is unique to your story and what you hope to achieve.
For example, you could receive funding to purchase assistive technologies to help with daily life, or you could receive extra support to cover food, vet bills and grooming for a guide dog.
Before you participate in the NDIS, you’re encouraged to think about your life at the moment, and the life you’d like to lead. This will help inform your NDIS plan. With support from Guide Dogs and assistance from your NDIS Planner, you can choose the right services for your unique circumstances and goals. Working together, we can ensure that everyone who needs support, has access to it.
