Understanding Eligibility for NDIS Respite Care
A form of lifeline for participants and carers who also need to take a respite from their daily caregiving but still want their loved one to continue receiving the necessary support, most people in Australia fund that with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We proceed by looking at the eligibility criteria, funding opportunities, and how to get NDIS for respite care so you may understand a little better just how well such a support system can work in your life and that of your family.
How NDIS Funding Works for Respite Care
If one is to obtain NDIS-funded respite care, certain criteria are stipulated. According to the basis of an individual’s condition, NDIS decides on funding as is based on need and assessment.
Steps to Access NDIS and Funding for Respite
The step of respite funding under NDIS will involve knowing the process involved and what makes an applicant eligible.
What are the Four Requirements for Access to the NDIS?
There are four criteria for access to the NDIS. They include;
- Residence: Applicant or client has been an Australian citizen or held a permanent or protected visa.
- Age: NDIS is available to persons below the age of 65.
- Disability: The participant must have a permanent or profound disability that impacts their everyday life
Early Intervention: At times, the NDIS offers assistance for individuals who could benefit from early intervention to impact better in the long term.
What is the First Step in Accessing the NDIS?
To access NDIS, one first has to go through an application process. This starts with contacting NDIS directly or through an approved provider. There is an Access Request Form that will have to be completed, detailing your disability and needs.
Who Gets NDIS Funding?
Funding through the NDIS is available for approved participants who satisfy the residency, age, and disabilities outlined above. Meeting these factors does not mean there is, however, funding for respite services in place; it simply lays the foundations of NDIS support to be established.
NDIS Respite Care Coverage and Benefits
Funding through the NDIS is tailored to the needs of each participant, and respite care support can vary. The NDIS fund Short-Term Accommodation (STA) that includes respite care and provides a break in an environment that creates a supportive atmosphere. In this kind of care, for instance, the hard work for families is temporarily alleviated from the pressure in order to recover or to address their personal needs by maintaining their loved one’s safety and well-being.
How Many Respite Days Per Year Does NDIS Provide?
One question most participants ask is how many respite days one can avail from NDIS in one year. It depends on the individual needs of a participant. It usually offers up to 28 days of respite care in a year.
NDIS-funded respite care is a genuine respite for participants and their caregivers, knowing that support is available when needed most. At CARE WITH US, we believe in providing access to a meaningful and supportive experience of respite care to have peace of mind for families across Australia. For more details or to talk to our team about how we can help guide you through your NDIS journey, click through to our eligibility page or give us a call.
FAQ
Yes, NDIS does offer respite funding for its participants in case they need some respite or rest and it can be taken at home or at a care centre.
Approval is granted based upon meeting the NDIS eligibility criteria. An Access Request Form has to be filed along with details about your disability.
It takes approximately a few weeks to a couple of months before your approval as it has various cases and complexity varies from case to case.
NDIS funding will support up to $15 000 a year in supported "holiday" respite where participants can rest in another environment and receive necessary care.
Participants under 65 years of age who have permanent or significant disabilities and are eligible for NDIS funding can access respite care.