The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. There is a lot of information online to help you understand how it all works, including publications, videos and planning tools to help you navigate the NDIS.
Getting the right information
One of the biggest benefits of peer networks is that they allow us to learn from the experience of others.
However, sometimes we can misunderstand a situation or simply walk away from a meeting with the wrong idea. If a member of the peer network reports something that sounds unusual it is a very good idea to check the information.
Checking will make sure everyone in the network is given the right information, and the person who was given the incorrect information can go back to the organisation that gave it to them. Below are a range of places Peer Network Facilitators can go to find good information about the NDIS.
Find NDIS information online:
The NDIS Website has factsheets, videos and information that will guide you through the NDIS.
Carers Victoria has a range of resources on their site.
Disability Loop is a website that contains a range of resources, links to events and stories of people who have entered into the NDIS.
Each state and territory also has their own sites:
Join a Peer Connect Support Group:
Visit Carers Victoria’s NDIS Carers Online Facebook group.
CID Connect is an online support group.
Attend an NDIS Information Session
Information Sessions are held across the country. Click here to find one in your area.
Where you can find more information
Head to their website or phone: 1800 800 110
| Free interpreter or other assistance | Phone: 1800 800 110 |
| Text telephone (TTY) users | Phone 1800 555 677 ask for 1800 800 110 |
| Speak + Listen (speech-to-speech relay) users | Phone 1800 555 727 ask for 1800 800 110 |
| Internet relay users | National Relay Service ask for 1800 800 110 |
Co authored by Carers Victoria
