| National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Commission – includes National Quality and Safeguards Commission |
An independent agency that regulates the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.
The Commission regulates NDIS providers, provides national consistency and identifies areas for improvement.
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1800 035 544
General information: Registration:
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| National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
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An independent statutory agency that implements the NDIS.
The NDIS supports Australians with a significant and permanent disability.
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1800 800 110
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| Housing Hub |
Supports SDA providers to connect with potential residents for their properties and understand their ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ as providers.
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1300 61 64 63
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| National Disability Services (NDS) |
Supports disability service providers through learning and development resources, event and training.
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(03) 8341 4300
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| Carers ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ |
Provides personalised support to unpaid carers who are assisting those transitioning to the NDIS. |
1800 242 636
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| Office of the Public Advocate (Vic)
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Provides services to protect and promote the rights, interests and dignity of people with a disability.
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1300 309 337
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| State Trustees
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Administers the financial and legal affairs of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵns living with a disability.
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1300 138 672
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| ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵn Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
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VCAT can appoint State Trustees as an administrator if a resident’s disability affects their decision-making capacity.
State Trustees does not have the authority to make personal and lifestyle decisions on the resident’s behalf.
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1300 018 228
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| AMAZE |
Works with peer-support groups of people with autism to build their capacity to engage with the NDIS. |
1300 308 699
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| ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵn Mental Illness Awareness Council |
Provides support, information and resources to help people with psychosocial disabilities. |
(03) 9380 3900
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| Women with Disabilities ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ
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Support to inform and empower women with a disability. |
(03) 9286 7800
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| Youth Disability Advocacy Service |
Provides information for young people with disability, their families and carers about the NDIS. |
(03) 9267 3709
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| Vision Australia |
Support for people with low vision/blindness to transition to the NDIS. |
1300 84 74 66
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| ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵn Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) |
Supports members of the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵn Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to better engage with the NDIS. |
(03) 9411 9411
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| Self-Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU) |
Works to strengthen self-advocacy groups and networks and increase engagement with the NDIS. |
(03) 9639 6856
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| Municipal Association of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ |
Provides information and resources to local councils – NDIS transition. |
(03) 9667 5555
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| Down Syndrome ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ |
Provides specialist information and support for families and professionals. |
1300 658 873
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| Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health |
Provides interpreters, multicultural education aides and bicultural workers to help understand and work with NDIS concepts. |
(03) 9418 9929
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