There’s a large portion of our LGBTIQ+ communities who are also neurodivergent, with conditions like ADHD. Unfortunately, ADHD isn’t covered under the NDIS, but if you’re receiving assistance for a different disability, it might help to speak to someone who understands your experience. Our NDIS support coordination services can help you understand your plan, find the best services to achieve your goals, and build confidence in your ability to use and coordinate support independently.
Disability
NDIS Support for LGBTIQA+ People
We provide specialised LGBTIQ+ support services for people with disability.
Whatever your sexuality, sex characteristics, or gender, you will be treated with respect when seeking help at Thorne Harbour Health. All lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, gender diverse, intersex, and queer people with a disability are welcomed.
Express Your Interest
We Offer the Following LGBTIQA+ NDIS Disability Support Services:
- Support coordination: We work with you to help you understand your NDIS plan and choose the best support services to help you achieve your goals.
- Help at home: We provide you with help in the home, including cooking, shopping and cleaning, and we help empower you to live independently.
- Community participation: We support you to take part in a range of community activities, including social events and training opportunities.
Referrals
If you have an NDIS plan and are considering Thorne Harbour Health as your support provider, find our referral forms here in two versions: PDF & Word Doc.
If you do not have a plan yet, but believe you may benefit from NDIS support, click here to find out more about how to apply to the NDIS.
Our LGBTIQA+ NDIS Support Focuses on
Our providers specialise in the following areas of support:
- Providing person-centred LGBTIQA+ NDIS services tailored to each participant’s identified needs and goals.
- Ensuring a culturally safe and stigma-free environment.
- Promoting client choice and control in all aspects of service delivery.
- Building the capacity of our clients.
- Meeting the needs of our communities: people living with HIV and people with disability in the LGBTIQA+ community.
NDIS Provider Prices
The prices for the services we provide are in line with the NDIS Price Guide. To find out more information about our prices, please call us on (03) 9863 0430 or email ndis@thorneharbour.org.
More information
If you would like more information or wish to provide feedback, please call (03) 9863 0430 or email ndis@thorneharbour.org. You can also request a copy of our NDIS Participant Guide, which sets out our approach to providing NDIS services and how we help you to achieve your NDIS goals.
About the NDIS
The NDIS provides individualised, direct support for people with disability. It is available to all Australians aged under 65 who have a permanent and significant disability.
The NDIS website has a lot of information about how the NDIS came about and how it works. (https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/operational-guidelines/overview-ndis-operational-guideline/overview-ndis-operational-guideline-about-ndis).
Thorne Harbour Health recognises the critical importance of upholding the human rights principles of the NDIS, which are based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Charlie's Story
Charlie’s road to recovery has been a journey of building capacity and learning new skills, but sometimes it’s just about getting through the day.
As a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Charlie has been able to draw on his network of services to support his decisions while on his road to recovery, one step at a time. The NDIS has given Charlie a choice in his recovery - a recovery model that suits him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get NDIS for ADHD?
Does NDIS cover autism?
Studies have found that people with autism may be three times more likely to identify as LGBTIQ+ than neurotypical individuals. Fortunately, the NDIS does cover autism. However, please note that only people diagnosed with Level 2 or Level 3 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can receive funding. Our NDIS support services may be useful to people with autism, including support coordination, help at home, and community participation.
Does NDIS cover dental?
The NDIS does not cover dental services, which include examinations, treatments, and prescriptions. However, General Practitioners (GPs) can refer you to a dental specialist if they feel you need dental care. Thorne Harbour Health’s Centre Clinic has friendly GPs that provide general health care for LGBTIQ+ community members and can refer you to LGBTIQ+ friendly allied health services throughout Victoria, including dentists.
Does NDIS help with housing?
The NDIS does not provide funding for housing for most participants. Fortunately, there are other alternatives to find help with housing. Thorne Harbour Health’s Housing Plus services can help unhoused members of the LGBTIQ+ community secure housing through advocacy on your behalf, case management, moving assistance, and more.
Does a GP understand NDIS?
General Practitioners (GPs) play an important role in the NDIS. Part of your GP’s job is helping people understand the NDIS. If you’re looking for an LGBTIQ+ friendly GP who understands the NDIS, our Centre Clinic is a great place to start your search. All Centre Clinic doctors are registered General Practitioners, so you can count on them to understand your needs.
How to understand your first NDIS plan
We understand that navigating your first NDIS plan can be challenging. Thorne Harbour Health offers NDIS support coordination services to help you understand your NDIS plan and choose the best support services to help you achieve your goals. If you have an NDIS plan and would like Thorne Harbour Health to be your support provider, see above to find a referral form.
Is gender dysphoria a disability?
The NDIS does not currently consider gender dysphoria a disability. However, the NDIA is committed to providing trans and gender-diverse people with equal and equitable opportunities to benefit from the NDIS. If you have another disability and would like a support provider who understands gender dysphoria, Thorne Harbour Health’s LGBTIQ+ NDIS Disability Support Services can help.