The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides comprehensive support for Australians living with psychosocial disabilities, focusing on building functional capacity, independence, and meaningful community participation. Your psychosocial disability stems from the effects of mental health conditions that impact your daily functioning, not just the mental health condition itself.

Family involvement sits at the heart of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), recognising that families are the foundation of support for people with disabilities. The NDIS acknowledges that families provide crucial advocacy, emotional support, and practical assistance that extends far beyond what formal services can offer.

As an NDIS participant, you have important responsibilities that help ensure you get the most from your supports while maintaining the integrity of the scheme. Understanding these responsibilities empowers you to make informed decisions and build a strong foundation for your NDIS journey. Your obligations fall into four key areas that work together to create a system based on trust, transparency, and mutual accountability.

You spend months planning how to use your NDIS funds, but life happens. Maybe you couldn't find the right support worker. Perhaps health issues prevented you from attending therapy sessions. Or you simply weren't sure what services you could purchase.

Starting your NDIS journey can feel overwhelming. New participants often make predictable mistakes that delay their progress or waste precious funding. These errors are preventable with the right knowledge and preparation.

If your adult child has a decision-making disability and struggles to manage aspects of their life, guardianship may be necessary to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. This guide explains the process for obtaining guardianship in New South Wales (NSW) and why it might be required.