The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is run by Australia’s National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disabilities to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. It is for eligible Australians born with or people who have acquired a permanent or significant disability. A permanent disability refers to a person’s disability that is likely to be lifelong. A significant disability implies that the disability will have a large impact on the person’s ability to perform daily activities.