Inclusion Support Subsidy

The National Inclusion Support Subsidy Provider (NISSP)

KU Children’s Services in partnership with Include Me is the National Inclusion Support Subsidy Provider (NISSP) and is responsible for the national administration of the Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS).

This website provides easy access for ISFs, services and families to information about the Inclusion Support Subsidy. Services can access information on how to use, apply and claim ISS, as well, as further information about the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP).
 
For ISFs, there is a section dedicated to assisting ISFs with supporting services with the development and implementation of the Inclusion Improvement Plan (IIP) and applying for ISS, as well as access to the National ISF Hub.
 
The links provided on the top right hand side of each page allow ISFs and services to access the Inclusion Support (IS) Portal. Use the contacts page to ask the NISSP ISS related questions, or assist you to access the information you require.

ISS supports eligible child care services to include children with ongoing high support needs in care environments with typically developing peers. The ISS is available to eligible child care services through the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP). The Inclusion Support element of this program aims to remove the barriers to access for children with additional needs through the provision of inclusion support. This is achieved through the assistance provided by Inclusion Support Agencies (ISAs), and access to the ISS and Flexible Support Funding (FSF). ISS assists services to build their capacity to include children with ongoing high support needs, including those with a disability. The NISSP is responsible for the assessment and approval of ISS applications.

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