NDIS & Myhorizon
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a Commonwealth government initiative that takes a new approach to providing individualised supports for people with permanent and significant disabilities, their families, and carers.
The NDIS has been designed to provide you with more choice and control over your day-to-day activities and your disability support funding, enabling you to:
- Build your skills and capability
- Access community services and supports
- Receive reasonable and necessary funded supports
You can decide what reasonable and necessary supports you will need to achieve your goals and then receive funding to pay for those supports.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to participate in the NDIS if you are:
- living with permanent and significant disability that affects your ability to take part in everyday activities;
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a Protected Special Category Visa; and
- under the age of 65.
For further information on eligibility, please visit the NDIS eligibility checklist.
Contact the NDIS directly to complete an access request form. Visit www.ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110.
How can Myhorizon support me?
At Myhorizon, we have a dedicated team to help guide you through the NDIS, whether you’re transitioning from a previous Plan, or are completely new to disability support.
Our team will provide you with the information and advice you need, so you can feel confident and excited about your NDIS Plan.
If you would like some support, contact us today.
NDIS services at Myhorizon
If you qualify for support under the NDIS we can help you to access services including but not limited to:
Community participation and leisure – Our Lifestyle team can support you to become an active member of the community by assisting you with your recreational and/or social pursuits. Learn more.
Work and learning – Our Employment and Training Service can help you to secure and maintain a job, and/or undertake training that will help you to find work in the future. Learn more.
Independent living – Our Independent Living Team can empower you to live independently in your own home by arranging regular in-home support visits, and/or home modifications for you. Learn more.
Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered!
Advocacy Supports
Have you ever felt you needed some support with making difficult decisions, making a complaint, or sourcing legal services? Maybe an advocate could help you.
Advocacy services help and support people with disability, their families or carers, to:
- understand their rights
- navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other mainstream services
- address gaps in support
- address discrimination, conflict, and unfair treatment
- make informed decisions
- build capacity to advocate for themselves
- ensure fundamental needs are met
- provide support through legal matters
- provide information and referrals to disability support services
The Queensland Disability Advocacy Program funds organisations to deliver advocacy services to Queenslanders with disability, their family members, and carers.
If you need help with making decisions or resolving issues about accessing services, you can contact the Queensland Disability Advocacy service providers listed below.
Disability Advocacy Pathways (Pathways)
Provides a statewide centralised phone advice and referral service to support all people with disability.
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion
Phone: 1800 130 582
Specialist individual advocacy services
Provide individual advocacy services to priority cohorts.
First Nations people with disability
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland
(hosted by ADA Australia)
Phone: 1800 718 969
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Amparo Advocacy Inc.
Phone: (07) 3354 4900
Children and young people with disability (0-18 years)
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion
Phone: 1300 130 582
