Day Programs & Community Participation for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, 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 Osteogenesis Imperfecta, 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 Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), often called brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic conditions in which bones break easily, often from little or no obvious trauma. It is caused by problems making type I collagen, the…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Osteogenesis Imperfecta might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Osteogenesis Imperfecta:
Getting it into a plan for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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.