The government will also roll out ‘foundational supports’ for all 2.5 million Australians with disability.
An overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is required if Australians living with disability are to gain more choice and control over what services they receive, a landmark report has revealed.
Speaking at the National Press Club on Dec. 7, Disability Minister Bill Shorten said the NDIS Review—released on Dec. 7, and came with 26 recommendations and 139 actions—will achieve three objectives.
“One, put people with disability back at the centre of the NDIS; two, restore trust and confidence and pride in the NDIS; and three, ensure the sustainability of the scheme for future generations,” Mr. Shorten said.
“We must ensure the NDIS experience is centred around the whole person and their disability-related support needs,” the report read.
Additionally, the review suggested removing automatic access as it had led to “inequity, with some participants automatically…
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