Day Programs & Community Participation for Transverse Myelitis
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Transverse Myelitis, 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 Transverse Myelitis, 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 Transverse Myelitis
Transverse Myelitis (TM) is a rare neurological condition caused by inflammation across a segment of the spinal cord. The inflammation damages myelin — the protective coating around nerve fibres — interrupting the…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Transverse Myelitis might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Transverse Myelitis:
Getting it into a plan for Transverse Myelitis
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.