Funding Options
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Funding for People with a Disability
See Change Supported Accommodation not only accepts NDIS, TAC, & DHHS funded people but also welcomes those who are privately funded.
For further information about funding options from the key funding bodies for disability services in Victoria please click on these links below
- National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS)
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
- Department of Health & Human Services (Individual Support Packages – ISP)
About the Department of Health & Human Services and Individual Support Packages
Individual Support Packages (ISP) are offered by the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) to eligible people. The ISP are payments made by DHHS that allow the eligible person to be able to make decisions about the way they choose to live their life. The ISP can be used to facilitate or maintain your independence, learn new skills or for community participation.
Using Your ISP Funds
If you are an approved ISP participant and wish to use our services please contact our office: See Change Supported Accomodation 40 Newcombe Street Portarlington, 3223 Ph: 0352591771
For Further Information on ISP and Your Eligibility Please Contact
Department of Health & Human Services 50 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Phone: 1300 650 172 TTY: (03) 13 3677 then ask for 1300 650 172 or visit http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/disability/start-here
About the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The NDIS: Who Are They and What Does It Mean For Me?
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme was introduced to ensure that people with disabilities, families and carers are supported to achieve their needs, goals and aspirations. The NDIS has taken a new approach to disability service provision, giving people with disabilities the control over the services they require over the person’s lifespan. The person with a disability in collaboration with the NDIS caseworkers will develop an individualised plan that addresses the person’s needs and goals.
When Can I Access the NDIS?
The NDIS has launched in the Barwon region and caters for people with disabilities aged under 65 d who live in the City of Greater Geelong, Colac, Otway Shire, Burough of Queenscliff and Surf Coast Shire. The NDIS will be rolled out to all Victorians from July 2016 and all eligible people with disabilities will be covered by the scheme by July 2019.
Am I eligible for NDIS assistance?
To check your eligibility you can refer to the NDIS Access Checker http://www.ndis.gov.au/my-access-checker or contact the NDIS Ph: 1800 800 110 TTY: (03) 13 3677 then ask for 1800 800 110
About the Transport Accident Commission
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is a Victorian State government organisation that provides support to people who have been injured through road trauma. If you have been injured as a result of a road accident, as a driver, pedestrian, passenger, motorcyclists and in some circumstances cyclists. The TAC will support people who have been injured during their recovery. The TAC will support eligible people in their medical and rehabilitation treatment, in some instances income assistance, travel and other related expenses, and lump sum compensation payouts.
If you have received an injury as the result of road trauma you may be eligible for funding from the TAC. This funding may be used to purchase the services of See Change Supported Accommodation.
For further information click on these links:
or contact the TAC Ph: 1300 654 329 TTY: (03) 13 3677 then ask for 1300 654 329
