Join us this episode as we talk more about FND. what’s available out there in regards to disability, applying for help with Centrelink NDIS and other services out there. All resources and links mentioned are found in the details of this podcast or can be found in the episodes details website : https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-deb-detty-show-episode-2
Services Australia : Australian Government:
People with disability : government website
Payments and services for you, your family or carers, if you have an illness, injury or disability. A website that has all the information to search here.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/people-disability
disability services Australia:
Disability Services in VIC
https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/disability '
Disability Services in NSW
https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-nsw/government-services/disability-services
Disability services in QLD
https://www.qld.gov.au/disability
Disability services in TAS:
http://www.health.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/acrod_tasmanian_division
Disability services in NT:
https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/disability-services
Disability services in WA:
http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/
Disability services in SA:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/disability
central Australia support services :
Disability services in ACT:
https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/disability_act
National disability service :
As Australia’s peak body for non-government disability service organisations, NDS is the only organisation that supports the full spectrum of disability service providers across Australia. Our members range in size from small support groups to large multi-service organisations. Collectively, NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability
latest news updates training resources
for those in central Australia aboriginal wanting to get help getting onto ndis : congress ndis team
Local Area Co ordination LAC in NDIS:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis/whos-rolling-out-ndis/lac-partners-community
Centrelink disability : Australia
Information for disability pension :Financial help if you have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/disability-support-pension
ph: 132 717
NDIS
There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. Within the next five years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide more than $22 billion in funding a year to an estimated 500,000 Australians who have permanent and significant disability. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.
The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/
ph: 1800 800 110
Carer Card Program
A collaboration between the government, businesses and the community.
To be eligible for a Carer Card you must be a resident of Victoria and either:
You can confirm your eligibility by:
Professional carers that receive a wage for providing care are not eligible. To find out if you are eligible or to be sent an application form contact the Carer Card team by email on carercard@dhhs.vic.gov.au or call 1800 901 958.
Vic:
https://www.carercard.vic.gov.au/
Companion Card
A card for people with significant and permanent disability who have a lifelong need for a high level of support to participate in community events and activities. The card allows a person’s carer free entry into participating venues and events.
https://www.companioncard.vic.gov.au/
Taxi subsidy scheme:
ACT:
https://www.revenue.act.gov.au/community-assistance/taxi-subsidy-scheme
NT:
Qld
https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/taxi-subsidy
SA
https://sacommunity.org/org/203090-South_Australian_Transport_Subsidy_Scheme
WA
TAS
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/concessions/taxi_subsidy_program
VIC:
https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/carer-benefits/half-priced-taxi-card
NSW:
https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/taxi-hire-vehicle/taxi-subsidy-scheme
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.
HTTPS://www.neurosymptoms.org
Youtube video: What is Functional Neurological Condition By Dr. Phil Parker. A great thorough explanation of FND and the updates of FND.
FND ORGANISATIONS:
FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.
FND Action: FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK. FND Action provide support to those diagnosed and their caregivers by hosting online support groups, an informative website and actively advocating for the cause.
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/
FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives opportunity for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.
A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is:
if you are interested in FND Merchandise to support FND Australia support services by Friends of FND
https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat