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What is the Disability Rights Act?

Disability discrimination is against the law.

Disability discrimination is when you have been treated less favourably than somebody else because:

  • you have a disability
  • people think you have a disability
  • you used to have a disability  
  • you may acquire a disability in the future  
  • you are the friend, relative or colleague of a person with disability.  

The rights of people with disability in Australia are protected by a variety of laws:

NDIS THERAPY FINDER - FREE SERVICE

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Accessing the NDIS with an Acquired Brain Injury

When providing evidence to access the NDIS, you will have the best chance for success if you provide information on your permanent impairment, and how it substantially reduces your functional capacity or ability to undertake day to day activities.

Acquired Brain Injury and Assistive Technology in the NDIS

A common question our NDIS Navigators get is "What assistive technology can I use my NDIS funds for to help with acquired brain injury?"

We asked our resident OT to tell us what type of equipment she regularly prescribes to assist NDIS Participants with acquired brain injury.

How to Get Supported Independent Living (SIL) for ABI

SIL is typically required in the home for participants with complex acquired brain injuries. This resource focuses on Supported Independent Living (SIL) and the eligibility requirements for SIL.

 

What is an Acquired Brain Injury

Find out what an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is, the symptoms experienced, how it compares to an intellectual disability, and what NDIS funding is available.

What is an NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment?

Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) are a commonly funded NDIS support

This comprehensive resource covers all you need to know about Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) in the NDIS.

NDIS THERAPY FINDER - FREE SERVICE

Our Connections Team at MyCareSpace are linked in with a range of providers offering telehealth services with availability. Let our team help you navigate the NDIS and find the right service for you.
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LET US FIND YOU A SKILLED SUPPORT WORKER

Let our Expert Team find you the right support worker: one that has experience with your disability and that you can rely on. It's FREE service.
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