Cystic Fibrosis and the NDIS

Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, NDIS

I am a person living with cystic fibrosis, can I apply for the NDIS? Yes. What does that mean for you? As a person living with cystic fibrosis, you are eligible for assessment to participate in the NDIS. You can apply for the NDIS here (hyperlink...

Navigating the NDIS with Trusted Care

Cystic Fibrosis

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been running for more than eight years connecting people with disabilities to information and services, yet at Trusted Care, we are regularly contacted from people who say it is still too complicated to navigate...

Plan Management – know your options: Self-Management, Agency, or a combination of both

Cystic Fibrosis

Self-Management When choosing to self-manage, you will receive funding from the NDIA so that you can select and pay for the services that will help you to meet your goals. This is core component of the NDIS which believes that you need to have choice and control when...

How can the NDIS support me to eat healthy meals?

Cystic Fibrosis

If you are unable to prepare food or cook for yourself, you may be eligible to receive funding through your plan management to support you. There are two primary options for meal preparation and delivery in your NDIS plan: Funding for a person to shop on your behalf...

I need a holiday – can I use NDIS funding for this?

Cystic Fibrosis

With Covid-19 restrictions starting and the opening of both national and international boarders…many people are turning their minds to planning their next holiday. Holidays are good for us all. They get us out of our routines, they allow us to experience new things –...