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What is the NDIS and How Can You Access Massage Therapy or Products Through It?
Massage therapy and products are often recommended to people with disabilities to help in a number of ways, including with blood circulation, relaxation and muscle tension. If you’re an NDIS participant, you may be able to fund massage therapy or products via your personal budget.
This guide provides the information you need, like what is NDIS funding in terms of support, as well as how to access massage therapy NDIS participants may not know about. As a registered NDIS provider, we’re here to help you with the information you need.
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS, is an initiative through the Australian Government providing funding and aid for reasonable and necessary support to people with significant and permanent disabilities. What is NDIS in terms of the support it provides depends on the person, your age, disability and personal requirements.
Eligibility for the NDIS and How It Applies to Wellness Products and Services
Under current NDIS eligibility guidelines, you need to be between the ages of 9 to 65, living in Australia as an Australian citizen, permanent resident or protected special category visa holder and have specific disability needs. While funding and support can be used for things like living arrangements, education, employment, independence and more, it may also be used for wellness products, if relevant to your goals and requirements. For example, massage therapy and devices, like massage chairs may be recommended and covered under your plan to help with circulation and pain management.
How to Use Your NDIS Plan to Purchase Massage Products and Services
How you use an NDIS plan for wellness products depends on your specific plan. Both self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants can purchase massage products and services directly from support providers if you are covered under your personal plan budget.
Benefits of the Masseuse Massage being a Registered NDIS Provider
Masseuse Massage Chairs is a registered NDIS provider, giving you more NDIS provider benefits to easily access when you need them. As a registered provider, you can use NDIS funding on our range of high-quality wellness products, including our award-winning massage chairs and devices. We can also provide expert advice, tailored to your specific needs to help you achieve your wellness goals. Call 1300 054 054 to find out more.
FAQs About NDIS, Massage Therapy, and Wellness Products
When it comes to massage therapy, NDIS participants are sometimes not aware of where they can get assistance. Our NDIS FAQ will help answer some of your questions, including when you may be able to use your funding for massage therapy and wellness products.
Can I Use NDIS Funding to Buy Massage Chairs or Devices?
You may be able to use massage therapy NDIS funding to buy massage chairs or devices depending on how your fund is managed and your requirements. This includes self-managed NDIS funds if you are covered for massage therapy in your capacity-building budget. It may also be an option for plan-managed funds. It’s best to speak to your fund manager to confirm.
How Do I Apply for NDIS Support?
To apply for NDIS support and to become an NDIS participant, you will need to contact your local area coordinator. They will help you with the application process. To find your area coordinator, you can visit your local NDIS office, call the NDIS on 1800 800 110 or email [email protected].
How Do I Use My NDIS Plan to Purchase Wellness Products?
How you use your NDIS plan to purchase wellness products, like massage chairs, will depend if your NDIS plan is self-managed or plan-managed. For self-managed and plan-managed plans, you can purchase wellness products directly through any support provider as outlined in your NDIS plan.
Where Can I Find More Information About NDIS-Funded Products and Services?
You can find more information or any other NDIS FAQ about NDIS-funded products and services on the NDIS.gov.au website or in your specific NDIS plan.
