The NDIS will soon provide a clear definition of what supports are funded, aimed at providing clarity for people with disability and strengthening the scheme, announced NDIS Minister Bill Shorten.
The Australian Government has announced an initiative to clearly define what supports will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This initiative aims to provide greater clarity and strengthen the scheme for people with disabilities. We have broken it down for you:
✨ Key take-aways:
- Draft Lists of NDIS Supports: Public consultation has been opened for draft lists detailing NDIS supports. These lists were developed based on current guidance and practices.
- Transitional Rule: The lists will serve as a transitional rule until a formal agreement is reached between the Commonwealth and States and Territories.
- Empowering Participants: The goal is to offer participants clearer information on allowable purchases with their NDIS funds, facilitating more informed decisions.
- Flexible Budgets: The definition of supports will aid in transitioning to more flexible budgets as recommended by the NDIS Review.
- Public Consultation Period: The consultation period is open until August 18, 2024. Feedback from the public will be closely considered before finalising the lists.
- No Immediate Changes: During the consultation, there will be NO changes for participants or providers.
The initiative aligns with the NDIS Review’s recommendation for more flexible budgets. While consultation is underway, there will be no changes for participants or providers.
Feedback from the public consultation, open until August 18, 2024, will be considered carefully before finalising the defined supports.
📢 Providers:
The draft lists are available on the DSS Engage website, and you are encouraged to provide feedback at www.engage.dss.gov.au You can also request a callback via the DSS Enquiry line on 1300 653 227.
Your feedback will help make sure the new definitions are right and will help NDIS participants and providers when selecting supports.
Read the full media release here: https://ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releases/15536
We will continue to keep you in the loop💪🏼.
Written by Amanda Robinson, B.A., MMentalHealth Prac.
Amanda is a professional with over a decade of dedicated experience in the fields of Mental Health and Disability. Her extensive expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of the Disability Sector. She brings a unique perspective to her work, being both a person with lived experience of disability and a compassionate carer. She has a passion for advocacy, making her a staunch champion for the rights and well-being of individuals facing similar challenges.
