1. Explain the 'disability' 2. Discuss how NDIS has supported the family/individual 3. List and describe the impacts on health by Jillian Berchtenbreiter

2025-09-09 04:11:37 UTC

1- Lesley has multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive neurological condition that affects the nervous system. MS impacts mobility, requiring her to use a wheelchair.

1 - NDIS funded Lesley’s accessible SDA home. Support team helped design it. Home and community features improve independence, safety, and quality of life.

3- Better physical, mental, and social health: increased mobility, confidence, independence, and community engagement.

2025-09-09 04:12:43 UTC

Joshua has stage 3 autism and OCD
He used his NDIS funding to engage Queensland disability support provider Feros Care. They linked him to Emily, a local area coordinator, who worked with him to get to know his likes, dislikes, interests and strengths. Emily supported him to apply as a deliverer and he was successful.
Physical - He walks 26 kilometres a week delivering newspapers
Social- Boosts interactions with the public
Mental - His job built his confidence, skills and independence

2025-09-09 04:16:43 UTC

Kyle Freeman had a stroke as a child, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury and weakness on the right side of his body. He has limited movement and strength in his right arm and hand.

NDIS helped Kyle as well as providing someone to help care from him. Her name is Sharon Gray. Who also happens to be an artist. She helped Kyle feel normal and expand is artistic talent

Emotionally very good. Community very good. Mental very good

2025-09-09 04:19:20 UTC

1) Sky has Fragile X syndrome, an intellectual disability and autism. She has faced employment barriers in the past due to a lack of confidence.

2) Sky used the NDIS employment assistance funding to build her skills for work and to find a job. She was assigned an employment consultant, and the mentorship allowed Sky to overcome employment barriers and to identify suitable job options. Sky can try different positions through work experience to understand her interests and determine what pathway suits her strengths best.

3) The NDIS supported Sky's social health and wellbeing by connected her to mentor, with whom she was able to form a meaningful connection with and feel supported. She is also able to expand her social circle by meeting new people at work. Her mental health and wellbeing is supported as finding a job builds self-esteem and optimism. Her spiritual health and wellbeing is supported as employment may provide her with a sense of purpose and belonging.

2025-09-09 04:19:45 UTC

1. richie had a stroke 3 years prior to joining NDIS, which kept him stuck in the hospital for 18 months for intensive therapies

2. Richie recieved funds for transport, assistive technologies, home modifications (ramp out the front of his house) and was provided some daily living supports, he was also able to use his funds to engage a local support service

3. social H+W: Richie is able to go watch footy games and mud bombing races, which allows him to support and participate/watch community activities

spiritual H+W: Richie has a sense of purpose to work on his speech and mobility and to be able to drive and eventually go to work again, as he is a very determined and persistent person

2025-09-09 04:25:20 UTC

John has a moderate intellectual disability and some behavioural challenges. This means he can learn and carry out tasks but may need extra time, guidance, and support to stay focused, manage emotions, and build independence.

Discuss how the NDIS helps him

Through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), John has support workers Luke, Wayne, and Steph who help him build skills, regulate his behaviour, and achieve his goals. They arranged his volunteering placement, gradually supported him to learn new tasks, and gave him confidence to take on responsibilities. The NDIS helps John by funding this personalised support, allowing him to grow socially, develop work skills, and work towards his ultimate goal of paid employment.

List and describe impacts on health

Physical health – Volunteering keeps John active and engaged in tasks like sorting clothes, working at the register, and helping customers, which can improve his overall wellbeing.
Mental health – Having purpose, routine, and success in tasks boosts John’s self-esteem, reduces stress, and helps him regulate his emotions.
Social health – By interacting with customers and volunteers, John has built friendships, feels valued in his community, and has reduced isolation.
Emotional health – John feels pride, belonging, and happiness through his volunteering role, which improves his mood and resilience.