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What is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides access to funding for people with disabilities (or their parents/carers) so they can access “reasonable and necessary” supports based on their needs from a provider(s) they choose.

 

NDIS aims to provide support to children with disabilities or developmental delays and their families as early as possible to ensure they are able to reach their full potential.

Is Telethon Speech & Hearing Registered as an NDIS Provider?

Yes. Telethon Speech and Hearing can provide Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Audiology services to families on NDIS plans.

What Telethon Speech & Hearing services can be covered under the NDIS?

Depending on your child’s eligibility (Am I eligible | NDIS) parts or all of Telethon Speech & Hearing programs may be covered under the NDIS, including:

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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:

 
Telethon Speech & Hearing is committed to upholding the rights and safety of all children and young people. This includes being a child safe organisation where children, young people, families, and community members can feel that their culture, abilities and identities are respected. Telethon Speech & Hearing acknowledges the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Custodians of the land on which we work, live and build stronger communities for children and families to thrive. We recognise their continued custodianship and connection to land, waters and community and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend this respect to all First Nations people present today and welcome all Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families to our centre and school.

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