Introduction

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to support people with disabilities to live their best lives, and one of the key ways it does this is by helping them build their capacity. Capacity building means supporting people with disabilities to build their skills, confidence, and independence so they can achieve their goals and participate fully in their communities. Here are some of the ways the NDIS can help people build their capacity.

1. Individualised support

The NDIS provides individualised support that is tailored to the needs and goals of each person with a disability. This means that each person’s plan is unique, and the supports and services they receive are designed to help them achieve their goals and build their capacity.

2. Skills development

The NDIS can fund supports and services that help people with disabilities build their skills and knowledge. For example, the NDIS can fund training courses, workshops, and coaching sessions that help people build their skills and confidence in areas such as communication, personal care, and using technology.

3. Assistive technology

Assistive technology can help people with disabilities build their capacity by enabling them to do things they may not have been able to do before. For example, the NDIS can fund assistive technology such as communication aids, mobility aids, and home modifications that help people with disabilities become more independent.

4. Social participation

Participating in social and community activities can help people with disabilities build their confidence and develop their social skills. The NDIS can fund supports and services that help people with disabilities participate in social and community activities such as sports, art classes, and volunteering.

5. Employment support

The NDIS can fund supports and services that help people with disabilities prepare for and find employment. This can include job coaching, vocational training, and support with job applications and interviews.

Conclusion

The NDIS provides a range of opportunities for people with disabilities to build their capacity, including individualised support, skills development, assistive technology, social participation, and employment support. By taking advantage of these opportunities, people with disabilities can achieve their goals, build their independence, and participate fully in their communities. For more information on building capacity through the NDIS, visit the NDIS website.

Useful links:

• NDIS website: https://www.ndis.gov.au/
• Capacity building and the NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/information-and-help-guides/what-is-capacity-building
• NDIS supports and services: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/supports-and-services
• Assistive technology and the NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/what-access-ndis/assistive-technology
• Social and community participation and the NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/social-and-community-participation
• Employment support and the NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/finding-and-keeping-job