How can I access the NDIS for my child?
To become a participant in the NDIS,
you will need to provide evidence of your child’s eligibility.
If your child is:
· Under 9 years of age with a diagnosed hearing
loss, contact Hearing Australia for support with the NDIS application.
· Under 9 years of age – Contact Wanslea Early Childhood Early
Intervention team via email ndis@wanslea.asn.au or phone 1300 969 645 and ask
for an Access Request Form.
· Over 9 years of age – Contact the NDIA directly via their website
or call 1800 800 110 https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply.
If you would like support to access NDIS please contact our Telethon
Speech and Hearing NDIS team – email us. The team will be able to guide you through the process.
Who at Telethon Speech & Hearing can I talk to?
We have a team at Telethon Speech and Hearing who are able to support you to access NDIS. The team will be able to guide you through the process.
Please contact us on (08) 9387 9888 or email us to discuss how we can best support your child and family through the NDIS.
For more information on how Telethon Speech and Hearing are able to support you with the NDIS click on the following link (link to Supporting your family to access the NDIS flyer)
Where can I find more information?
The best place to go for information on the NDIS is the NDIS website National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Please refer to the Telethon Speech and Hearing NDIS Participant Handbook for more information about what Telethon Speech and Hearing provides for families on NDIS plans.
Telethon Speech & Hearing NDIS information sheets
Information sheets with frequently asked questions are currently available for the following services at Telethon Speech & Hearing: