The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has developed new practical resources to help GPs better support their patients when applying for access to the NDIS. The resources were developed in partnership with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Information for GPs and health professionals
Practical resources for GPs and other health professionals
The above web link has information and resources on:
- Access Request Forms
- Quick Guide – MBS Billing scenarios
- Resources Developed by GPs
- NDIS Eligibility Checklist
- Helping Patients Navigate access to the NDIS
- Frequent Asked Question asked by GPs
- Resources developed by health and/or disability-related organisations
- Resources developed by the NDIA
- Resources for patients
- Video perspectives
CPD education and training developed by the RACGP
This online education module is about the NDIS and how to support patients seeking access to funded disability supports. This CPD activity (3 points) is suitable for general practitioners, practice nurses and allied health professionals. It was developed by Wellmark, an accredited RACGP education provider, in partnership with a GP advisory team and funded by the NDIA.
Mental health and the NDIS
SWSPHN’s commissioned service, Connector Hub, has two dedicated NDIS Access Support Workers to assist clients to apply for the NDIS. To find out more