The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with a disability, including people with severe mental illness. NDIS support can help with doing everyday activities and connecting with the community.

The NDIS Mental Health Access Project is assisting people with a mental illness to access the NDIS. We work collaboratively with other services to help people to understand, engage in and complete the NDIS access process.

This program offers:

• Assist you to gather supporting evidence and complete the Access Request form
• Liaise with health services and general practitioners/private psychiatrists
• Act as a contact person for NDIS queries, at your request
• Collect and collate additional evidence, if required by the NDIS, to ensure timely completion of the access process
• Follow-up with the NDIS on the status of the application
• Assist you to understand and seek a review of the NDIS decision or appeal the decision (if required)

 

Who can access this program?

This program support people who
– Have a Mental Health Diagnosis.
– Live within listed catchment areas.
– Have a severe and enduring disability related to their mental health.
– Are an Australian resident.
– Are aged between 16-65.

What does it cost?

There is no cost to access this program.

When can this program be accessed?

​Office Hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

How can you access this program?

For more information please contact us on 1300 00 EACH (1300 00 3224).
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