Where can I find out more about the NDIS?

Please refer to the following useful resources:

Mental Health and the NDIS
This web page includes a range of useful information and resources to help understand and access the NDIS.
Type: Web page
Produced by: NDIA

Snapshot 1 – General information about how the NDIS can support your mental health
This is an overview of the NDIS and the services available to support mental health recovery.
Type: Fact sheet
Length: 4 pages
Produced by: NDIA

Supporting people living with mental health conditions to navigate the NDIS
This website includes information, online learning and videos. It covers the NDIS and mental health, NDIS basics, the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and how to prepare for a planning meeting.
Type: Website including videos and online learning
Closed captions: Available
Produced by: Mental Health Coordinating Council

The National Disability Insurance Scheme: Related services and resources
The Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) Mental Health Rights Manual explains the NDIS, including what it does and doesn’t do, how it works with other mainstream systems, and a definition of psychosocial disability.
Type: Manual (publication with additional links)
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes
Produced by: Mental Health Coordinating Council Inc.

Understanding the NDIS
This web page provides an explanation of the NDIS, and includes links to participant booklets on understanding the NDIS, planning and using an NDIS plan.
Type: Web page (with audio) and video | Closed captions
Viewing time: 2:08
Produced by: NDIA

Supporting families and carers

This web page acknowledges the role of family and carers supporting people with disability, and outlines ways the NDIS aims to support family and carers.
Type: Web page
Length: 2 pages
Produced by: NDIA

A GP and Allied Health Professional's guide to the NDIS
This PDF explains the role GPs and health professionals play in the NDIS. It includes information about completing Access Request Forms and providing evidence of disability.
Type: Publication (PDF)
Length: 6 pages
Produced by: NDIS

NDIS Contacts
This web page provides information on how to call the NDIS, contact a Local Area Coordinator, make an enquiry or give feedback. The page also explains how to use NDIS accessibility services.
Type: Web page
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Produced by: NDIA
Translations: Available