The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can help people with disabilities. It can give them information about the services that are available in their communities. They could find out about sports groups, schools, support groups, doctors and libraries.

People with disabilities might also get information about what each state and territory is doing to help them live more independently.

• The National Disability Insurance Scheme is being introduced gradually in all states and territories
• The NDIS is a service that helps people with disabilities and provides support for those who are eligible. People with sensory, cognitive, physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities can use this service. The NDIS can also provide early intervention support for those who are eligible and children with needs
• The NDIS is for Australians who are born with or acquire a disability. It will help them by providing funding to receive specialised supports
• The NDIS provides the help that participants need to improve their quality of life, become independent and participate in the community