Self-Advocacy for the NDIS (mental health) is a workbook that was developed following a co-design process, in partnership with Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) and Tandem. The booklet is designed to assist NDIS participants and prospective participants to navigate the NDIS.
It covers the following topics:
- self-advocacy
- applying for the NDIS
- NDIS Plans (from preparation to implementation)
- NDIS appeals and reviews for eligibility and plans
- supports that do not need NDIS funding
- tips for support people.
Download the workbook
Read the co-designed workbook
or the accessible Word version
Self-Advocacy for the NDIS eLearn
This eLearn module is designed to accompany the workbook, and will take you through the following information:
- IMHA’s self-advocacy model
- applying for the NDIS
- NDIS plans
- appeals and reviews
- supporting someone to self-advocate.
Access the Self-Advocacy for the NDIS eLearn module.
Access the online toolkit
The workbook has also been adapted into an online format, called the NDIS mental health toolkit. The toolkit has information and worksheets to help you know your rights and speak up for yourself, whether you are applying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or have already been accepted.
Access the NDIS mental health toolkit.
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