NDIS

Australia's national scheme for funding disability support services, established in 2013. The NDIS provides individualized funding packages to eligible Australians with permanent and significant disabilities, allowing them to choose and pay for support services that help them achieve their goals. Participants can use NDIS funds to access community day centres, assistive technology, therapy services, and support workers. The scheme emphasizes person-centered planning, where participants set goals for independence, social participation, and skill development. NDIS funding decisions influence what technologies and services are available to people with disabilities, making it a significant factor in assistive technology adoption in Australia.