National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for services to an estimated 500,000 Australians with a disability.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) connects people with disability to services in their community. This includes doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools.

NDIS Local Area Brotherhood of St Laurence

Darebin does not administer the NDIS. The Local Area Coordination agency (LAC) for Darebin is the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

Before applying for an NDIS package we encourage you to contact Darebin's local Brotherhood of St Laurence in Preston. They will discuss your options and help you prepare the documents and reports you may need to provide the NDIS.

Contact the Local Area Coordination agency below for general information about National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services.

For ages 6-65 years:

Phone: 1300 275 634
Email: ndis.info@bsl.org.au

For early childhood (0-6 years):

Phone: 1300 275 323
Email: ecei.access@bsl.org.au

Information about the NDIS

• To find out more about NDIS coordination, visit the NDIS website or call 1800 800 110.
• NDIS booklets and factsheets are available to browse in different formats
• View NDIS information in languages other than English, including AUSLAN, Arabic, simple and traditional Chinese, Filipino, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Macedonian, Samoan, Spanish and Vietnamese
• Learn about the supports funded by the NDIS

NDIS resources for participants (people with disability)

• Applying to access the NDIS
• How the planning process works
• Hearing supports
• Video: What are reasonable and necessary supports?
• Factsheet: The NDIS for women with disabilities