Day Programs & Community Participation for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism), and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism), day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism, caused by a change in the FGFR3 gene that slows the growth of bone, particularly in the limbs, spine and base of the skull. It affects about 1 in 25,000 babies born in…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism):
Getting it into a plan for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.