NDIS Supports Explained

Specialised Hearing Services

Specialist audiological services for participants with complex needs. This includes:

• Assessment and prescription of audiological aids



Specialised Supported Employment

• Supports for participants to prepare for, find, and retain a job.
  

Accommodation Assistance or Tenancy Assistance

Supports that build capacity, guide, prompt, or assist a participant to find or keep appropriate accommodation. This includes:

• Assistance with applying for rental tenancies or fulfilling tenancy obligations
• Medium-term accommodation when long-term accommodation is not ready, and current accommodation is unsuitable

Assistance Animals

Support provided by an eligible assistance animal. This includes:



• Assessment, matching, and provision of an assistance animal
• Dietary needs, grooming, and veterinary services
• Yearly reviews to maintain accreditation

Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions, and Supports

Short-term support for managing life transitions. This includes:

• Transition to new educational or employment settings
• Transition to new living arrangements
• Hospital discharge assistance
• Transition out of mental health or custodial settings

Assistance with Travel or Transport Arrangements

Supports that help participants who cannot use public transport independently. This includes:

• Transport for community-based activities and educational purposes
• Provider travel costs
• Use of taxis or private transport
• Travel training for public transport

Assistive Equipment for Recreation

Provision of assistive products for sports or recreational activities. This includes:

• Personal recreation and sporting equipment modifications
• Training for the use of assistive products
• Maintenance and spare parts for equipment
  

Hearing Equipment

Provision of hearing equipment for participants with permanent hearing impairments.

High Intensity Daily Personal Activities

Supports for participants with complex needs for high-intensity activities. This includes:

• Qualified workers providing or supervising activities

Home Modification Design and Construction

Supports to design or modify a participant's home for independent living. This includes:

• Installing equipment or modifying building structures

Early Intervention Supports for Early Childhood

Early intervention supports for children aged 0-9 and their families. This includes:

• Therapy from allied health professionals
• A key worker for the child's family
  

Interpreting and Translation

Supports for independent communication in activities requiring translation or interpretation.

Management of Funding for Supports

Support from registered plan management providers to manage funding under a participant's plan.

Participation in Community, Social, and Civic Activities

Supports for participants to take part in community, social, cultural, or civic activities. This includes:

• Support during activities and capacity building

Personal Mobility Equipment

Provision of mobility equipment to support a participant's movement. This includes:

• Wheelchairs, transfer devices, and training in equipment use

Specialist Positive Behaviour Support

Supports by professionals with skills in positive behaviour support. This includes:

• Development of behaviour support plans and staff training
  

Moara

Moara is a kind, passionate leader who infuses her interactions with inspiration and humour.

Moara brings creative ways to communicate and can connect with every participant, regardless of their diagnosis and provider, regardless of their business! Moara has the ability to interpret the emotion behind words, body language and sounds.

She uses a trauma- informed approach when helping participants to overcome their struggles and frustrations with NDIS. Moara meets you where you are. Moara describes her approach as compassionate and collaborative, with the belief that each person has an internal wisdom that allows them to build the skills they need to achieve the goals that are important to them.

Highlighting the importance of normalising everyone’s unique journey and helping participants and families to understand the information in a way that aligns with them, she starts where most have left off.  Moara believes in the power of knowledge and arms you with this, using the tools you choose.