National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

NDIS is a new way of providing support to people in Australia under the age of 65 living with a permanent disability. You can check your eligibility with the NDIS or we can help you.

What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

NDIS is a new way of providing support to people in Australia under the age of 65 living with a permanent disability.

Further information can be found on the NDIS website. Moorabool Shire Council is not an NDIS provider.

What does this mean?

  • If you receive an NDIS approved plan you can only access services through an NDIS approved service provider 
  • If you are eligible for, or receiving NDIS funding for services you are not able to access services through the State Governments Home and Community Care Program (HACC-PYP)
  • If you are currently receiving Home and Community Care services, we encourage you to contact the NDIS to check your eligibility

 

What happens if I am not eligible for NDIS?

  • If you are living with a disability aged under 65 years and not eligible for the NDIS, we encourage you to contact mecwacare who is the Home and Community Care provider for Moorabool Shire residents.

  • You can contact mecwacare by calling 1800 163 292 or 03 8573 4980 to discuss your needs. Alternatively you can email the Central Intake team on intake@mecwacare.org.auMore information about mecwacare is available on their website.

     

Need to get in touch?

If you need any assistance please contact Moorabool Shire Council by calling 03 5366 7100 or you can email us at info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

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