Mainstream & Community Supports
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Mainstream & Community Supports

Many supports people rely on are provided outside the NDIS through mainstream government services and community organisations. Because of this, the NDIS can’t fund supports that are the responsibility of another system. This guide explains how the boundary between supports works, why it matters for planning, and how participants can be supported to connect with the right services.

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NDIS Service Agreements
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NDIS Service Agreements

An NDIS service agreement is the agreement between a participant and a provider about what supports will be delivered and how. This guide explains what service agreements can include, how participants can make and use them, what to do if there is a problem, and why written agreements are strongly recommended even when they are not always required.

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Managing Emergencies and NDIS Support
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Managing Emergencies and NDIS Support

The NDIS isn’t an emergency response service, so in a crisis you should contact emergency services first. This post explains what typically happens to NDIS supports during hospitalisation, when the NDIS may fund limited in-hospital support, how natural disasters can affect supports, and what to do if your needs change.

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