NDIS FAQs
If you would prefer to speak to a Skylight member in person, you can organise a meeting to discuss the NDIS and see how Skylight can support you. Phone us on 8378 4100.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY?
To be eligible for the NDIS, you must:
- Be under the age of 65 when you apply.
- Be an Australian citizen or live in Australia as a permanent resident, and have a postal address.
- Live with a ‘severe and enduring’ diagnosed mental health condition.
- Struggle to carry out essential daily living tasks.
- this must have a significant impact on your daily life; including,
- communication, social interaction, learning, mobility, self-care and self-management;
- this must impact your ability to participate in the community;
- it also needs to be likely that you will need support for the rest of your life.
CAN I STILL USE SKYLIGHT’S SERVICES IF I AM INELIGIBLE FOR THE NDIS?
WILL THE NDIS SUPPORT MY FAMILY AND CARER?
DOES THE NDIS WORK WITH OTHER SYSTEMS?
IF I’M REGISTERED WITH DISABILITY SA, BUT NOT RECEIVING SERVICES AM I AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPTED INTO THE NDIS?
CAN CARERS APPLY FOR THE NDIS ON BEHALF OF THE PERSON THEY CARE FOR WITHOUT CONSENT?
WHAT IF I TURN 65 DURING THE ACCESS PROCESS?
CAN I SELF-MANAGE MY NDIS PLAN?
HOW DOES ‘INDIVIDUAL FUNDING’ (CHSP) WORK FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE?
WHAT SUPPORTS WILL THE NDIS FUND?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE?
HOW DO I CONTACT THE NDIS?