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The NDIS shifts almost $27m a year in mental health costs alone, our new study suggests

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was set up in 2013 to help Australians with disability live more independently, and participate more in work and community life. The scheme was not ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

'Use it or lose it' – getting NDIS funding is only half the battle for participants

Around 4.5 million Australians live with disability but less than 13% of them are covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Getting into the scheme is one thing. But many NDIS ...
The Conversation

The NDIS is delivering ‘reasonable and necessary’ supports for some, but others are missing out

Carmel Laragy has been the independent evaluator on a number of NDIS funded projects. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) began a full national rollout in July, 2016 based on a fundamental ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

Choice and control: are whitegoods disability supports? Here’s what proposed NDIS reforms say

Many Australians with disability feel on the edge of a precipice right now. Recommendations from the disability royal commission and the NDIS review were released late last year. Now a draft NDIS ...
The Conversation

Lists of ‘eligible supports’ could be a backwards step for the NDIS and people with disability

George Taleporos is a Strategic Advisor at the Summer Foundation, Director of the Self Manager Hub and InLife, as well as the Independent Chair of Every Australian Counts. While George is a member of ...
The Guardian

NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul

Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...
Digital Journal

Alleviate Health Supports Empowers NDIS Participants and Their Families Through Their Domestic Cleaning Solutions

For one reason or another, some people are unable to carry out the domestic tasks and chores around their home. When this is the case, they consider getting the assistance of a domestic services ...