NDIS Information for Participants & Families in Adelaide

The NDIS gives you a say in the support you need and where it comes from, helping you live life on your terms.

It is a government scheme that funds services and support for people with disabilities.

As an NDIS participant, SACARE can provide many funded services and supports for you.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian Government program that funds supports and services for people with a permanent and significant disability. Eligible participants receive an individual NDIS plan that allocates funding across three budget categories: Core Supports, Capacity Building, and Capital Supports. SACARE is a registered NDIS provider in Adelaide, delivering services across all three budget categories in South Australia.

What Is the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the most significant social reforms in Australia's history. Managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), it provides funding directly to people with disability, giving them choice and control over the supports they need to live, work, and participate in the community.

Unlike older block-funded disability systems, the NDIS is individualised. Each participant receives their own NDIS plan with funding tailored to their goals, their disability, and their support needs, meaning no two plans are the same.

Am I Eligible for the NDIS?

To be eligible for the NDIS you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa

  • Be aged under 65 at the time of your first access request

  • Have a permanent and significant disability that affects your ability to complete everyday activities

  • Live in Australia

If you are over 65, you may be eligible for support through the aged care system instead. SACARE also provides private aged care and CHSP services — contact our team to discuss your options.

How to apply: Contact My NDIS on 1800 800 110 or visit myplace.ndis.gov.au to make an Access Request. SACARE can support you through this process — call us on 1300 145 636.

Understanding Your NDIS Plan — The 3 Budget Categories

Once approved, your NDIS funding is divided into three categories:

1. Core Supports Funding for everyday activities and supports. This includes daily personal activities, domestic assistance, community participation, and transport. Most SACARE in-home and community services are delivered under Core Supports.

2. Capacity Building Funding to help you build skills and independence over time. This includes support coordination, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, positive behaviour support, and life skills development. SACARE's allied health and THRIVE program services fall under this category.

3. Capital Supports Funding for higher-cost items such as assistive technology and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). SACARE's SDA homes and AT prescription services sit under this category.

NDIS Services SACARE Can Deliver

As a registered NDIS provider in Adelaide, SACARE delivers the following NDIS-funded supports:

We base our prices on the NDIS guide and support rates.

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  • A registered NDIS provider like SACARE has been assessed and approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. This means we meet strict standards for safety, quality, and governance. If your plan is managed by the NDIA (Agency Managed), you can only use registered providers like SACARE.

  • Yes. NDIS participants have choice and control over their providers. You can switch providers at any time by giving notice as outlined in your Service Agreement.

  • A plan review is an opportunity to update your funding based on changes to your goals, support needs, or functional capacity. SACARE can help you prepare for a plan review by providing supporting evidence from our clinical team.

  • Support Coordination helps you understand and implement your NDIS plan — connecting you with the right providers and making sure your funding is used effectively. It is funded separately in your plan. Contact SACARE if you would like help finding a Support Coordinator.

  • Yes. Our team can guide you through the NDIS access request process, help you gather the right evidence, and support you in understanding your plan once it is approved.

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How to Get Started with SACARE

Whether you are new to the NDIS or looking to switch providers, getting started with SACARE is straightforward:

  1. Check your eligibility: Contact My NDIS on 1800 800 110 or visit myplace.ndis.gov.au

  2. Review your NDIS plan: Identify your funding categories and approved supports

  3. Contact SACARE: Call 1300 145 636 or fill in our enquiry form and our Intake team will get in touch within one business day

  4. We'll do the rest: We match you with the right support workers, clinicians, and programs based on your goals and plan