Aids and equipment resources
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Specialist aids and equipment resources may be included in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Plan, to help you achieve your goals.
For more information, refer to the NDIS website—applying to access the NDIS.
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme
Subsidy funding for medical aids and equipment is available to eligible Queenslanders with permanent/stable conditions or disabilities. Aids and equipment are subsidy funded either on a permanent loan basis, private ownership or through the supply of consumables.
For more information, refer to the Queensland Health website.
Children with a disability
Children and students with a disability, may require specialist assistance and support related to their unique and changing needs.
Queensland schools
Within the state education system, students requiring additional support can access a range of student services with meeting their educational needs.
The Department of Education website provides information about:
- access and participation
- learning and achieving
- the Education Adjustment Program
- specialist staff
- transition to post school
- disability specific resources
- Vision Impairment
- Autism Hub and Reading Centre.
For more information, refer to the Queensland Education website.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website provides information for children under 7 years of age requiring learning and disability support.
For more information, refer to the NDIS website—help for children under 7.