NDIS
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provides support for Australians with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life. NDIS helps participants access tailored exercise and rehabilitation services designed to:
- Enhance Physical Health: Customised fitness programs improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, aiding condition management and functional capabilities.
- Support Recovery and Rehabilitation: NDIS fitness programs help with injury and surgery recovery through targeted exercises that promote healing and prevent complications.
- Boost Independence: These programs enhance physical abilities, supporting greater independence in daily activities for a more active, fulfilling life.
- Personalised Fitness Goals: Access to exercise physiologists and fitness professionals allows for tailored fitness plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Improve Mental Health: Regular physical activity in NDIS programs can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, contributing to better mental health outcomes.
Eligibility for an NDIS-funded fitness program includes:
- NDIS Registration: Must be an NDIS participant with an approved plan.
- Relevant Goals: Fitness programs should align with goals related to physical health, mobility, or rehabilitation.
- Professional Justification: Programs need to be recommended by a healthcare professional as necessary for achieving specific goals.
- Registered Providers: Services should be delivered by NDIS-registered providers.
- Funding: Must have funding allocated for physical health or therapy supports in the NDIS plan.
Participants should review their plans and consult their support coordinator to ensure fitness programs are included.
