The current pandemic has been especially challenging for people with disabilities, their families and carers. Social isolation is particularly difficult with many people in our community needing the assistance of a support worker.
Disability Support Guide
The Disability Support Guide has a collection of resources that explores the impact of COVID-19 on disability support and NDIS in Australia.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS has a webpage with information and support specifically related to disability during COVID-19. It includes latest advice from NDIS, finding support workers, information for participants, priority home delivery services, and information on access and plan reviews.
They also have short animations from NDIA for different situations such as finding support workers, when your current plan no longer meets your needs, and using your plan flexibly.
National Disability Services
National Disability Services has information for people with disabilities during COVID-19
Other useful resources
For carers
With many offices physically closed and programs cancelled, there are still many supports available for carers: