Day Programs & Community Participation for Spinocerebellar Ataxia
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Spinocerebellar 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 Spinocerebellar 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is the name for a large group of more than 40 inherited conditions that cause progressive degeneration of the cerebellum — the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination — and…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Spinocerebellar Ataxia might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Spinocerebellar Ataxia:
Getting it into a plan for Spinocerebellar 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.