DDWA is often asked by people and families new to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) scheme about ‘where to start?’
Explore our latest video resource featuring Maggie from DDWA, offering valuable insights into the NDIS.
Discover essential tips on preparing for NDIS planning meetings. Gain an understanding of funding sections within the NDIS plan.
Delve into a general NDIS overview in the video, addressing common questions.
This is tailored for those new to the NDIS experience, and provides clarity on various aspects of plan preparation, categories, and effective funding management.
Maggie shares her perspective, emphasising the dynamic nature of the NDIS, and provides a disclaimer that the information is current as of today, acknowledging potential changes as the scheme evolves.
NDIS services provided by DDWA:
Parent/Carer Training
- Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills
- NDIS Item: 15_038_117_1_3
Independent Support Coordination
- Capacity Building – Support Coordination
- NDIS Item: 07_002_0106_8_3
Click play on the NDIS Where do I start video and empower yourself with knowledge. Stay informed and confident on your NDIS journey.
The 37-minute video is a recording of as informal webinar created to assist families with the NDIS. If you’d like further information, live links to resources mentioned in the video or to ask questions of Maggie, email: maggie.visser@ddwa.org.au.
This video is also available along with many other resources on:
DDWA “Supports – focus area” web page.
Other video recordings of webinars in this series specific to behaviour support and NDIS:
Maggie is one of the managers for DDWA’s Side-by-Side (SBS) project, supporting famlilies experiencing behaviour which could be seen as challenging. The project connects families experiencing challenging behaviour with other families though a supported peer group which provides a safe place to share experiences, receive support and help each other.
More on SBS here.

