National Disability Insurance Agency

There are some important changes to our normal operating hours this festive season. The NDIA will be reducing its activity from close of business Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025. Regular operations will resume on Thursday 2 January 2025. If you need help during the festive season, the NDIS Contact Centre will continue to operate to assist with urgent enquiries from 8am-8pm (local time) Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Tap to learn more about partner office hours and scheduled payments for participants and providers: https://ow.ly/6KHs50UqnPR

Find an NDIS provider near you. 📍 Our provider finder tool can help you connect with the closest registered providers based on your suburb and postcode. The tool allows you to search based on the area where you are looking for services, provider name, and the type of services or provider you are looking for. Tap to start your search: https://ow.ly/UmMk50Uqm50

Are you keen to run your own business? Find out how others are finding meaningful employment through building their own microbusiness. Visit the Be your Own Boss Marketplace event this Sunday: https://ow.ly/ivXh50UqnKb

Brisbane teen Lachie is one step closer to his dream job after completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Lachie is passionate about helping others to improve their mobility and live their best lives. Lachie's also building his own confidence and independent living skills with help from NDIS partner Carers Queensland. Tap to read Lachie’s story: https://ow.ly/pI8650UqkMy

If you or someone you know from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background needs language interpreting services when speaking to providers, assistance is available. Interpreting services are available to allow you to speak to providers in your preferred language. Tap to learn more about language interpreting services for providers: https://ow.ly/H52m50UpCB1

Indian-born Nidhi Shekaran is passionate about advocating for people with disability. Nidhi, who has cerebral palsy and vision impairment, is working to create more inclusive workplaces, especially for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Tap to learn more about Nidhi's role with NDIS partner Settlement Services International(SSI) https://ow.ly/gWNF50UpCtv

A website to connect employers with people with disability 🤝 IncludeAbility has been developed by @aushumanrights to create employment opportunities and support both employers and those looking for employment with guides, factsheets and an employer network. Tap to visit the website: https://ow.ly/pPhu50UnbEV

Mt Isa businessman Cody Hannover has found meaningful employment and a sense of calm through his growing beehive business 🐝 After starting with two hives in his backyard, Cody now has 130 beehives across north-west Queensland. Cody says he owes his business success to his ‘have a go’ attitude, unique ‘quirk’ and a special connection with the bees. ‘I call it my quirk, I don’t call it a disability,’ Cody says. The young entrepreneur now has plans to expand his booming business by employing NDIS participants. Tap to read Cody’s story https://ow.ly/hxTL50Uo1Oa

Do you live in remote South Australia and have questions about the NDIS? We will be visiting the towns of Wudinna, Minnipa and Streaky Bay alongside the Services Australia Mobile Service Centre over the next few days. We can talk to you about: • understanding the NDIS, including early childhood and local area coordination services • applying for the NDIS • using your NDIS plan • understanding funding options. Tap to find a location near you: https://ow.ly/RWpv50Uo2Fa

Holly, who self-manages her plan, has engaged tailored supports to achieve her goals. You can learn more about self-management through our Guide to self-management. The guide is available in print, Easy Read and braille. Click on our Bio to download the guide and learn more about Holly's story. [Image description: Photo of Holly smiling and holding a camera with flash and wide angle lens, ready to take a photo]