Supports for people living with a Disability

This page provides information on how to access support for people with a disability and carer support services.

National Disability Insurance Scheme

Links to disability services and support

What is disability?

A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 defines disability as:

• total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions
• total or partial loss of a part of a body
• the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness
• the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body
• the disorder or malfunction that results in the person without the disorder or malfunction
• a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgement, or that results in disturbed behaviour

For more information about disability and different types of disability visit The Australian Network of Disability.

Below are some interesting facts about People with Disability in Australia. To find out more details information click here.

NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme

The NDIS is Australia’s first national scheme for people with disability. The NDIS also provides people with disability, including those not eligible for funding, with information and connections to services in their communities. This includes connections to doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government. For more information visit: www.ndis.gov.au

Quick contact details when accessing NDIS:

Name	Phone	Email
NDIS Enquiries	1800 800 110	enquiries.nswact@ndis.gov.au
EACH NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Partner South Western Sydney (0-6 years)	1300 033 224	PITC.EACH.Enquiries@ndis.gov.au
Settlement Services International NDIS Local Area Coordination Partner (LAC) South Western Sydney (7+ years)	1800 960 975	lac@ssi.org.au

Services and support for people with disability

Service	Description
Autism Advisory and Support Service	Provides a range of services and support to advocate, help, educate and guide families who have a family member with Autism.
Amputees NSW	A website that assists amputees to find helpful and current information on support and assistance available.
Disability Gateway	Information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
Disability Information Line 1800 643 787	An information hub and advocacy service for people with disability, their families and carers.
Enable NSW 1800 362 253	Provides equipment and services to people with chronic health conditions or disability to assist them with mobility, communication and self-care.
IDEAS (Information on Disability, Education and Awareness Services) 1800 029 904	Provides access to information and opportunities for people with disabilities and their supporters.
National Counselling and Referral Service (Disability) 1800 421 468	Supports people who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence or exploitation.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 1800 800 110	Provides support to people with a permanent and significant disability, who are under the age of 65. Eligibility criteria applies.

Disability Advocacy Services

Council for Intellectual Disability

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association

Intellectual Disability Rights Service

First Peoples Disability Rights Network