Assessment and funding
If you are disabled or care for a disabled person, you may be eligible for some level of support; there is a range of support available. You may also be eligible for Disability Support Services.
Find out about the supports available, if you meet the criteria and how to get a needs assessment.
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How to access support
Check if you are eligible for Disability Support Services and find out about needs assessments
Needs assessment services
If you are looking for support because you or someone you care for is disabled, there are a number of ways you may be able to get support from Disability Support Services. A good place to start is to contact one of our Needs Assessment Service Coordinator (NASC) providers.
- Find out more about needs assessment and service coordination
Individualised funding
Individualised Funding (IF) is self-directed funding from Disability Support Services where you can purchase your own disability supports.
- Find out more about Individualised Funding
Purchasing guidance and rules
We have produced guidance on how to apply the Purchasing Rules which govern disability flexible funding.
- Find out more about Purchasing guidance and rules