Funding for Community Access and Day Programs are both funded from ‘Core – Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation’ on your NDIS Plan. The difference is generally the prices charged for each service which can be found in the NDIS Price Guide.

Reachability Australia offers Community Access with our friendly team of support coordinators and support workers dedicated to working with you to identify and implement personalised community access supports to suit your needs and interests.

Yes, absolutely! A Companion Card is available for people living with a significant and permanent disability that allows your Support Worker/Carer/Companion to obtain a second ticket, free of charge, at selected venues and facilities around Queensland. If you think you may be eligible, have a chat with the team at Reachability Australia who can help you to apply.

We sure do. At Reachability Australia, we support you to access the community on your terms. For some of our clients, this includes the want to be supported by an ‘unbranded’ support worker who looks more like a companion or friend to fellow community members.

It’s your choice whether you’d like your support worker to wear a uniform or drive a company (branded) car for example. Whatever your preference is, have a chat with our team about how we can make your experience more comfortably and uniquely your own.

If you’d like to learn more about our Community Access Supports for NDIS Participants and how we can support you, have a chat with our friendly team on 073 505 6469 or submit a query. We hope to join you out and about in the community sometime soon.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, there are two ways you can apply for NDIS funding. You can either call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to make a Verbal Access Request (VAR) or fill out a paper Access Request Form (ARF).

• What documentation is required?
  Completed Access Request Form (ARF) – ask your Local Area Coordinator, Early Childhood Early Intervention partner (if your child is under 7), your local NDIA office or call NDIA 1800 800 110 to receive a form.
• Age and residency evidence – Tip: If you’re registered for Centrelink, you can give the NDIA consent to use your Centrelink record.
• Disability evidence and how it impacts your everyday life – Tip: Ask your healthcare professional to complete Part F of ARF or an NDIA Supporting Evidence form.
• Any existing reports or assessments.

A thing to remember…

When NDIS participants turn 65, they have the option to stay in the scheme or apply to receive support through aged care services.