Day Programs & Community Participation for Post-Polio Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Post-Polio 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 Post-Polio 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 Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a neurological condition that affects some people who had poliomyelitis (polio) many years earlier. After an initial recovery, they experience new and progressive muscle weakness, tiredness…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Post-Polio Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Post-Polio Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Post-Polio 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.