Day Programs & Community Participation for Prader-Willi Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Prader-Willi 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 Prader-Willi 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 Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder caused by loss of function of genes on chromosome 15 inherited from the father. It is characterised by hypotonia (low muscle tone) in infancy, mild to moderate…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Prader-Willi Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Prader-Willi Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Prader-Willi 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.