Day Programs & Community Participation for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Sturge-Weber 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 Sturge-Weber 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 Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare condition, present from birth, in which blood vessels form abnormally in the skin, the brain and the eye. Its hallmark is a port-wine birthmark on the face — usually on one side,…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Sturge-Weber Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Sturge-Weber Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Sturge-Weber 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.