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We have put together a list of helpful resources within the ACT, Australia, and across the world. We hope this information will help to support and educate people with and without disabilities, to promote community inclusion and cohesiveness.

Please note: Community Connections provides this list for information purposes only, not as an endorsement or promotion.

Government services – ACT

ACT Health	www.health.act.gov.au
ACT Ombudsman	www.ombudsman.act.gov.au
Human Rights Commission	www.hrc.act.gov.au

Government services – Australia

Department of Social Services	www.dss.gov.au
Department of Health	www.health.gov.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)	www.ndis.gov.au

Community services and support

Carers ACT	www.carers.org.au
ACT Community Directory	vc-act.mycommunitydirectory.com.au
National Disability Service (NDS)	www.nds.org.au
ADACAS	www.adacas.org.au
Advocacy for Inclusion	www.advocacyforinclusion.org
Legal Aid ACT	www.legalaidact.org.au
Resourcing Families	www.resourcingfamilies.org.au
Community Resource Unit (CRU)	www.cru.org.au
My Choice My Support (MCMS)	www.mcms.org.au

Home and Homesharing

Homeshare International	www.homeshare.org
HomeShare Vermont	www.homesharevermont.org
Homes West Association	www.homeswest.org.au
Mamre Association Inc	www.mamre.org.au
HANZA	www.homeshare.org.au

Other services and support

Social Role Valorization	www.socialrolevalorization.com
Every Australian Counts	www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au

More information

Find out more in our publications or contact us.

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About the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides all Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with:

• the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life
• information and referrals to support services in the community
• individualised plans

There are some complexities involved in managing the services, funding and providers as part of your NDIS plan. That’s where registered NDIS providers such as Community Connections can help.

Funding

The NDIS funds supports and services that are considered reasonable and necessary. Funding may cover supports and services for your:

• education
• employment
• social participation
• independence
• living arrangements
• health and wellbeing

Eligibility

There are eligibility criteria to be able to access the NDIS.

NDIS plans

If you are eligible for the NDIS, the process for getting a NDIS plan is:

More information

Find out more about the NDIS or contact us.

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