Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): How the NDIS can help.
Up to 700,000 Australians have an Acquired Brain Injury that affects their ability to undertake daily activities or participate in everyday life. Today, we’ll take a look at how the NDIS applies to Acquired Brain Injury and the types of supports available. What is Acquired Brain Injury? The term Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) describes any damage to the brain that occurs after birth. It may be as a result of a fall, stroke, accident or infection. ABI can also be caused by a disease of the brain such as Parkinson’s disease. People with ABI can experience changes in memory retention, personality and behaviour, sensory and physical abilities and the ability to process information. Having an ABI can significantly impact people’s lives, relationships, ability to work and do the things they usually do. ABI and the NDIS eligibility requirements. Access to the NDIS is determined on a case by case basis. Check out the NDIS eligibility checklist here. Whether someone with ABI is eligible will largely depend on their ability to meet the following criteria: You must have a disability that will not go away. This can include intellectual, cognitive, sensory, physical impairments or mental health conditions. The disability makes it difficult