Service Details

Transport

Q: What is NDIS?

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an Australian government program that supports people with permanent and significant disabilities. It provides funding for services like assistive technology, therapy, home modifications, and support to help participants achieve their goals, increase independence, and improve their quality of life. The NDIS is tailored to each person’s needs, giving them choice and control over their supports. It’s available to Australian residents under 65 whose disability affects their ability to do daily activities, helping them throughout different stages of life.

Q: What are the types of funding under the NDIS?

Core Supports : This covers daily living expenses, such as personal care, transport, and assistance with household tasks. Capacity Building Supports : This helps participants build skills to increase independence, including training, therapy, and support for employment or education. Capital Supports : This is for higher-cost items, like assistive technology (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids) or home modifications.

Willow Hope offers transport services to support NDIS participants in maintaining independence and accessing essential activities, including support worker-assisted travel.Our transport assistance includes travel to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, community events, social engagements, and educational or vocational programs. Additionally, our carers are available to assist during outings if required, ensuring participants have the support they need while engaging in important activities. This service helps foster greater independence and community involvement, while promoting safety and comfort.

Medical Appointments

We offer travel services to and from medical appointments.

Shopping Trips

We also assist with transport for shopping trips, including groceries.

Community & Social Events

We provide travel assistance for events related to community events and social engagements.

Educational/Vocational Programs

We offer travel to educational or vocational programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDIS?

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an Australian government program that supports people with permanent and significant disabilities. It provides funding for services like assistive technology, therapy, home modifications, and support to help participants achieve their goals, increase independence, and improve their quality of life. The NDIS is tailored to each person’s needs, giving them choice and control over their supports. It’s available to Australian residents under 65 whose disability affects their ability to do daily activities, helping them throughout different stages of life.

How can I apply for NDIS services in Sydney?

For more information on how to apply, please visit the NDIS website at https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis

What are the types of funding under the NDIS?

Core Supports: This covers daily living expenses, such as personal care, transport, and assistance with household tasks.
Capacity Building Supports: This helps participants build skills to increase independence, including training, therapy, and support for employment or education.
Capital Supports: This is for higher-cost items, like assistive technology (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids) or home modifications.

What transport services are covered by NDIS?

The NDIS covers various transport services to help participants access education, employment, and community activities when their disability makes public transport difficult to use. This includes transport allowance payments based on need, with three levels ranging from $1,606 to $3,456 per year, as well as funding for community access transport and support worker-assisted travel. Specialised vehicle purchases or modifications may also be supported. For children with disabilities, school transport assistance is available when they cannot access regular services independently. However, the NDIS does not cover general public transport fares or private car expenses unrelated to a participant’s disability.

At Willow Hope, we understand that NDIS gardening support focuses on essential tasks that promote a safe, accessible, and functional outdoor environment. While services like landscaping, decorative planting, or garden redesign are not covered by the NDIS, our team is dedicated to delivering practical maintenance solutions, such as lawn care, weeding, and pruning, that directly enhance participants' safety and quality of life in their outdoor spaces.