NDIS FAQs

Supported independent living (SIL) is help and/or supervision of daily tasks to help participants live as independently as possible, while building their skills. It is the paid personal supports and is most commonly used in shared living arrangements.

At OACS, the SIL services are provided 24/7 in the comfort of your own home or in shared accommodation. SIL support can be delivered through passive overnight support whereby our staff can sleep in your home in case you need them, or can be delivered through active overnight support in case you require assistance throughout the night. 

When considering if SIL is the best option for a participant, the following are considered:

  • the participant’s goals for their potential home and living arrangements, and the support required for daily tasks to assist in living as independently as possible 
  • if alternative supports may be a better option
  • if the participant has significant support needs that require person-to-person supports, and what supports they already receive.

The NDIS has helped many people with disability in Australia to receive the support they require to independently and comfortably live their everyday life. With the help of NDIS, Australians with a disability can fully enjoy the benefits of the NDIS’ features.

  1. NDIS helps the people with disability by providing services and lessening the expenses, medical costs and other inconveniences.
  2. NDIS helps every person with equality. You will be able to get the NDIS support regardless of when and where disability was acquired.
  3. With the help of healthcare facilities provided by NDIS, participant’s wellbeing and their employment opportunities will increase. They will be able to reach their life goals.
  4. NDIS delivers supports that produce long term outcomes, maximising opportunities for independence and productivity.
  5. NDIS provides people with disability and their families’ regular care, support, therapy and equipment they need.
  6. Each NDIS plan individualised and person-centred. Support is given based on the type of disability they have.
  7. People with disability and their family can participate in the many social, cultural and economic life of the nation with the supports they choose.
  8. NDIS can benefit all the Australians because disability can occur at any time. Therefore, all the Australians suffering from disability are eligible to take benefit of this scheme.
  9. The NDIS limits disability discrimination as many people with disability feel under confident and insecure because of their disability, but with NDIS supports, they can live their normally.
  10. People with disability can take benefit of NDIS funds in two ways- NDIS plan management and NDIS support coordination.

Yes you can! If you are not satisfied with your current disability service provider, you can choose a different provider to make sure you are getting the right support you need.

Our disability services always have your needs at heart and our friendly and experienced staff will respond to your meeting your needs in a timely manner. To discuss you individual circumstances and support needs, please do not hesitate to send is a brief message via our ‘Contact us’ page, and our friendly staff will immediately arrange a meeting with you at your convenience.

We know that circumstances can change, and we understand that this can lead to participants wanting to cancel services or supports that have been agreed upon. Our cancellation policy is in keeping with the NDIS cancellation policy which stipulates that two clear business days’ notice is required to cancel services which are eight hours or less in duration and less than $1,000 in cost or five clear business days’ notice to cancel services that are more than $1,000 in cost.

Yes, we are a registered NDIS provider. As a registered NDIS service provider, our participants are guaranteed to receive a reliable, safe and inclusive service, which offers freedom of choice and values individuality. We endeavour to go that extra mile on every journey to meet our participants’ needs.

Eligibility criteria for NDIS include: 

  • Location: You need to have been living in an area where the scheme is already rolled out. 
  • Age: You need to be under 65 years at the time of your application.
  • Residency: You need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category Visa.
  • Disability: You must have a permanent disability that significantly affects how you can communicate, move, care for yourself, or manage daily life activities. 
  • Early Intervention: You might be eligible if early intervention would substantially improve your functioning, or delay or decrease a decline in functioning, for you or your child.

With the NDIS, you will decide what necessary supports you need to improve your quality of life, and achieve your life goals. The NDIS will then provide funding to pay for the supports that you choose. These supports may include education, employment, community and social participation, independence, living arrangements, and health and well-being. For more information on our NDIS services, please visit our website page on NDIS Services or contact us on 0405542508.

The Australian Federal Government rolled out the NDIS to give people with a disability a fairer system that allows a fairer allocation of funding for disability support services, give participants more choices and control over what services they receive and how these services are received.

The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals to pay for the supports they need to improve their skills and independence over time.
NDIS key words. Permanent and significant disability: A permanent disability means your disability is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability has a substantial impact on your ability to complete everyday activities. More information can be found on the NDIS website.

We are available 24/7 by phone 0422939706 and email [email protected]. You can also use our quick contact form to ask any questions you might have.