The NDIS and aged care reforms are among the largest social reforms ever introduced in Australia, giving older people and people with disability greater choice and control over who provides the services they receive.

The NDIS is a new way of providing individual support for eligible people with disability. Participants will receive funding based on individual plans. Eligible participants will be able to ‘shop around’ for services. The National Disability Agency (NDIA) is responsible for implementing the NDIS.

Under the NDIS, people with a disability, their families and carers will have control over how, when and where their funding is spent. The NDIS will work with participants to make sure they have plans in place to meet their goals.

Similarly, the Federal Government’s reforms to Australia’s aged care system gives older people and their families the ability to ‘shop around’ for services, in turn giving them greater choice and control over who provides in-home care.

What does NDIS mean for me?

If you are already receiving disability support services, you will be contacted by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as the NDIS rolls out in the City of Wyndham. Once you have registered, the NDIA will work with you to develop a plan develop which focuses on your goals and supports required to achieve these goals. Some plans might be developed over the phone but anyone can request a face to face planning session. 

If you are not currently receiving any disability supports, but wish to join the scheme, contact the NDIA and ask to complete an “Access Request Form”. 

When does the NDIS role out in Wyndham?

The NDIS roll-out in Wyndham commences in October 2018 for eligible people aged under 65 years or under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Will Council provide NDIS services?

Wyndham City has taken the decision not to register as a NDIS provider at this point in time.

If you are eligible for the NDIS and you currently receive services through Council you will continue to receive these services until your NDIS plan is implemented.

Where can I find more information about the NDIS?

Council understands there is a level of uncertainty in the community as a result of these changes and that community members will have questions.

Council encourages residents, carers or their families who have questions or are seeking more information to visit the NDIS website, or contact the NDIS directly.  Details are also available on Wyndham City’s website.

Information sessions are currently being run in Wyndham.  Upcoming information session details can be found on the Wyndham website, or by contacting Wyndham City.

Where can I find more information?

If you would like further information about Council’s decision or have any questions please

Wyndham City Aged Care Support Services

What is changing in Aged Care?

There are national reforms underway for Aged Care. The Government is reforming the national Aged Care system to allow for greater choice and control and to make it easier to access services.

One of the reforms which is already underway is My Aged Care. Eligible people aged 65 and over and Aboriginal people aged 50 and over can contact My Aged Care to discuss their needs.  A plan is then developed and clients can choose providers through the My Aged Care website.

What is the Wyndham City Aged Care Service Statement?

The Wyndham City Service Statement provides the decision-making framework and principles for current and future aged care service planning.  The Statement commits Council to a holistic approach to support the experience of ageing in Wyndham.

Download Wyndham City Aged Care Service Statement

If you have any questions or would like any further information;

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