Learn how the National Disability Insurance Scheme works, understand Core vs Capacity Building budgets, and see how Bridgeway Care helps you get the most out of your funding across Melbourne’s west.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides individualised funding directly to eligible Australians with permanent and significant disability, their families, and carers.
Rather than funding block programs, the NDIS places choice and control firmly in your hands. You choose which registered providers deliver your supports, set your weekly schedule, and direct your funding toward the goals that matter most to your lifestyle.
Your plan is tailored around your individual aspirations, daily routines, and desired outcomes.
You have the right to select your preferred support workers, timing, and service providers.
Funding is reviewed periodically to adapt as your circumstances, goals, and needs develop.
Bridgeway Care (Sumair Enterprises Pty Ltd)
NDIS Provider ID
4-JSNRR2A
Approved Scope
10 Official Registration Groups
Primary Service Area
Melbourne’s West (Office: Truganina)
The NDIS separates your funding into three distinct support budgets. Knowing how each budget works ensures you can maximize your available supports.
Everyday living and social participation
Core funding assists with daily living activities, personal care routines, transport, and community access. Most Core budget categories are flexible, allowing you to use funding across different core supports as your needs evolve.
Common Examples:
Skills development and independence
Capacity Building supports are designed to help you build skills, achieve long-term independence, and reach your plan goals. Unlike Core Supports, Capacity Building funds must be spent on specific approved sub-categories.
Common Examples:
Specialist equipment and home modifications
Capital funding provides investments in higher-cost assistive technology, specialist accommodation, and modifications to your home or vehicle. These funds are strictly allocated for specific quotes and assessments.
Common Examples:
You choose how your funding is handled. Bridgeway Care works seamlessly with all three management methods.
A registered Plan Manager pays your invoices on your behalf and manages financial reporting. You have the freedom to choose registered and non-registered providers without out-of-pocket costs.
You or your nominee manage your funding directly, pay invoices, and claim reimbursements via the NDIS myplace portal. You can negotiate rates and engage any service provider.
The NDIA pays providers directly through the NDIS portal. All supports must be delivered by registered NDIS providers who claim payments through the government portal.
We provide straight answers on worker capacity, scheduling fit, and service agreements with no hidden surprises.
Contact our intake team with your approved support categories, preferred weekly schedule, and the specific goals you want to achieve.
We discuss your routines, communication preferences, safety considerations, and the support network members you want involved.
We verify support worker capacity for your suburb, establish a clear service agreement with transparent rates, and plan start dates.
You are matched with a qualified, vetted support worker. We conduct ongoing check-ins to ensure your supports continue to meet your goals.
To access government NDIS funding, an applicant must meet the criteria established by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
You must be aged between 9 and 65 at the time of your initial application to the NDIS.
You must live in Australia and be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Special Category Visa holder.
You have a permanent and significant disability that substantially reduces your functional capacity for daily activities.
You may also be eligible if you or your child have a condition where early intervention will substantially reduce future support needs.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian Government scheme that funds reasonable and necessary supports for people with permanent and significant disabilities. Funding is allocated directly to participants through individualised plans based on their goals and support needs.
Supports must be directly related to your disability, represent good value for money, be likely to be effective, and help you pursue your goals. The NDIS will not fund supports that are the responsibility of other universal systems (such as the public health or school system) or everyday living costs unrelated to disability.
Bridgeway Care accepts enquiries from Plan-Managed, Self-Managed, and NDIA-Managed (Agency) participants. Because we are a registered NDIS provider (Provider ID: 4-JSNRR2A), we can work with all three management types when the requested support is within our registration scope and local capacity is available.
Bridgeway Care is approved for 10 registration groups: Assist-Personal Activities, Assist-Travel/Transport, Assist-Life Stage, Transition, Daily Tasks/Shared Living, Development-Life Skills, Group/Centre Activities, Household Tasks, Innov Community Participation, Participate Community, and Supported Independent Living.
You or your support coordinator can submit an enquiry through our website or call our Truganina intake office on 03 8000 8189. We will check support worker capacity for your suburb and discuss your preferred schedule before making an agreement.
No. Bridgeway Care is an independent registered NDIS service provider. We are not the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and do not approve plans or determine funding amounts. For administrative plan approvals, contact the NDIA at ndis.gov.au.
Our experienced coordinators are based in Truganina and serve participants across Melbourne's west. Talk to us today to confirm support availability and service matching.