DisabilityCare Update ACT

The ACT is proud to be a launch site for DisabilityCare starting 1 July 2014.

To prepare the ACT community, people with disabilities, their families and carers, as well as providers of disability services, from 1 July 2013 we are delivering the Enhanced Service Offer (ESO).

 

What is the Enhanced Service Offer?

To prepare for the ACT launch of DisabilityCare Australia, formerly known as the national disability insurance scheme, $7.7 million will be issued in grants paid directly to people with disability, including those with psychosocial disability.

 

What kinds of grants are available?

There are three kinds of grants, and each has a different purpose:

• Aids, Equipment and Minor Modifications to a home (funding up to $10,000)
• Quality of Life for one-off items and supports (funding up to $5,000)
• Grants to purchase flexible supports and services to meet needs and provide a break for a carer (funding up to $12,000)

 

The Enhanced Service Offer is joint funded by the Commonwealth and ACT Governments.

 

People applying for a grant are encouraged to think about their whole of life goals and the supports and services they will need to achieve those.

This includes supports and services which are formally delivered by paid organisations or informally provided by friends, family, neighbours and others in the community.

The ESO will give people a real opportunity to experience control and choice using a small allocation of funds.

When will grants open and where do I get the application form?

The Enhanced Service Offer will be open to applications twice:

·         1 July 2013 – 9 August 2013

·         30 September 2013 – 8 November 2013

The online application form will be available from  www.act.gov.au/enhancedserviceoffer on 1 July 2013.

 

Applicants must:

• be under 65 years on 1 July 2013
• live in the ACT
• be an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanent visa
• have a disability that is attributed to intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairments or to a psychiatric condition.

 

 

 

ACT NDIS Taskforce 

Email ndis@act.gov.au | Telephone 133 427 or 132 281 | Facsimile 02 6207 2047

GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | http://www.act.gov.au/ndis