If you are disabled or care for a disabled person, you may be eligible for some level of support. There is a range of support available. You may also be eligible for Disability Support Services.
Find out about the supports available, if you meet the criteria for funding and how to get a needs assessment.
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How to access support
Check if you are eligible for Disability Support Services and find out about needs assessments.
- Find out more about how to access support
Needs assessment services
If you are looking for support because you or someone you care for is disabled, there are a number of ways you may be able to get support from Disability Support Services. A good place to start is to contact one of our Needs Assessment Service Coordinator (NASC) providers.
- Find out more about needs assessment and service coordination
Individualised funding
Individualised Funding (IF) is self-directed funding from Disability Support Services where you can purchase your own disability supports.
- Find out more about Individualised Funding
Purchasing guidance and rules
We have produced guidance on how to apply the Purchasing Rules which govern disability flexible funding.
- Find out more about Purchasing guidance and rules