Day Programs & Community Participation for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterised by varying degrees of joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. Connective tissue —…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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.