Day Programs & Community Participation for Mitochondrial Disease
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Mitochondrial Disease, 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 Mitochondrial Disease, 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 Mitochondrial Disease
Mitochondrial disease (mito) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders caused by genetic mutations affecting the function of mitochondria — the organelles responsible for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Mitochondrial Disease might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Mitochondrial Disease:
Getting it into a plan for Mitochondrial Disease
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.