Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the NDIS was all about giving choice and control back to people with disabilities so they could choose their own individual support programmes, how to manage their funding and which providers to use.

Mr Taylor said the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) NDIS would begin to roll out in areas of Hume from July 2016.

“Because this is a big change in process, the NDIS is being introduced in stages and it’s important to get it right and make the programme sustainable.

“Disability support agencies will be letting local communities know about planning workshops and information sessions closer to the time, so everyone will know well in advance of the rollout.”

Mr Taylor said the average funding for an individual participant was expected to be about $36,000, although he said there would be many variations depending on individuals’ support plans.

Mr Taylor said the types of support the NDIS might fund for participants included: daily personal activities, transport, workplace assistance, therapeutic supports and mobility equipment, vehicle modifications, home design and installations, or help with household tasks.

He said a planning workbook had been prepared for participants which could be found on the NDIS website http://www.ndis.gov.au/ or by contacting the NDIS information line on 1800 555 677.

“The NDIS will make a real difference to the lives of people with disability – and their families – because it’s helping people pursue their own goals and improve their own participation. I’m very proud about the NDIS being underway from next year in parts of Hume.”