Understanding the NDIS & How Funding Works

As specialists in working with people with disability, Active Ability have extensive experience working within the NDIS. We know how the NDIS helps people get support and how to help you access the services you need.

We also understand the unique environments and challenges that can affect residential facilities (including group homes and nursing homes) and are familiar with the specific NDIS requirements for assistive technology assessments and reporting.

Active Ability offer a personalised therapy approach combined with a commitment to exceptional client care. We use evidence-based and best practice methods to help optimise what is possible with your NDIS plan.

Our directors have more than 18 years of combined experience and a rare breadth of knowledge about supporting people with disability. Active Ability’s energetic, innovative team of healthcare professionals are all committed to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes. We work solely to support people with disability, which means our team has a rare and valuable level of expertise.

Since 2014, Active Ability have supported more than 1,000 people with disability to live healthier lifestyles, gain independence and participate at work and in the community.

Our team of experienced and friendly allied health professionals are dedicated to supporting people with disability across Sydney, Wollongong and the Sunshine Coast.

You can read some of their stories here.

The NDIS doesn’t provide a separate budget for travel. We don’t charge travel fees, ever, which means your therapy budget can be spent entirely on therapy.

Funding under the NDIS is based on evidence of need, your goals, and evidence for the effectiveness of a given treatment approach. Your treatment plan is your gateway to getting the support you need.

Our treatment plans are based on a thorough assessment of your therapy goals and are related back to your NDIS goals. They:

• clearly explain assessment findings
• make specific recommendations
• focus on outcomes that we expect will be achieved in the next twelve months
• explain how success will be measured and reported to the NDIA

We send all our treatment plans to our clients for consultation and approval before implementing them.

A multidisciplinary approach is recognised as the best way to support people with complex needs. Active Ability have dietetics, physiotherapy and exercise physiology all in house, so we can provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to your therapy.

When working with external providers, we’re known for our efficient, timely and regular communication. This helps ensure everyone involved in your therapy is on the same page.

Active Ability’s reports are guaranteed to address the reasonable and necessary criteria required by the NDIA when they are making decisions about funding.

We get consistent positive feedback and compliments about our reports from families, support coordinators and local area coordinators.

Our physiotherapists are also highly experienced in the provision of AT reports to ensure our clients receive the support they need to mobilise safely using assistive technology.

NDIS registered providers need to meet strict quality and safety guidelines set by the Australian Government. As NDIS registered providers, Active Ability can provide exercise physiology, dietetic and physiotherapy services for anyone with NDIS funding, regardless of whether they are agency-managed, plan-managed or self-managed.

Active Ability are mobile service providers. Our therapists can see you at your home, workplace, school or other preferred location. This allows you to receive therapy in an environment that is both convenient and meaningful.

With no waiting list, you can get started towards achieving your therapy goals right away.

Active Ability are 100% Australian owned and operated. We have a growing team of more than 40 health professionals who love working with people with disability.