Day Programs & Community Participation for Friedreich's Ataxia
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Friedreich's Ataxia, 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 Friedreich's Ataxia, 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 Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative condition that progressively damages the nervous system — particularly the spinal cord, the nerves that control the arms and legs, and the cerebellum, the…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Friedreich's Ataxia might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Friedreich's Ataxia:
Getting it into a plan for Friedreich's Ataxia
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.