What is the NDIS?

NDIS Stands for:

• National: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.
• Disability: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
• Insurance: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.
• Scheme: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.

For more information, you can visit the NDIS website:

What is the NDIS?

The early childhood approach

As a parent of a child with a disability, you are likely to start your process with your local Early Childhood Partner, not the NDIS direct. The concept of the EC approach is to help the family and child build their capacity and supports for greater inclusion in community and every day settings, by using best practice early childhood supports.

To learn more about how to access the NDIS under Developmental Delay or Autism, have a look at our Starter Pack.