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As a GP, you might be the first person a patient talks to about using the NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is an Australian government program that provides funding and support to people with a permanent and significant disability so they can live more independently and achieve their goals..
This guide explains:
- who can access the NDIS
- how to refer a patient to an NDIS partner or contact
- how to show evidence of a disability
- how to talk about disability in the application
- what supports your patient may be able to use.
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme, also known as the NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is an Australian government program that provides funding and support to people with a permanent and significant disability so they can live more independently and achieve their goals., is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency, also known as the NDIA. The National Disability Insurance Scheme, also known as the NDIS, is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency, also known as the NDIA.
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