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Bill Shorten hosed down the prospect of changing eligibility or cutting packages to lower the NDIS’ growth trajectory, which is on track to hit $97 billion. ....
The federal government says independent assessments will remove the need for people with disabilities to spend time and money on reports to prove their eligibility for funding. There are concerns in government that wealthier people are getting a bigger share of the taxpayer funding that covers therapy, equipment and other costs of disability, while those in greater need are potentially missing out. Advertisement However participants and disability groups fear the assessments wonât give a true picture of peopleâs needs, will be conducted by professionals with no expertise in their disability and are a stealthy way of cutting costs. ....
NDIS architect Bruce Bonyhady urges rethink of independent assessments updated 4 Bruce Bonyhady was instrumental in the creation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. ( Share Print text only Cancel An architect of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) wants the federal government to scrap its overhaul of eligibility testing for the program, saying the changes have spread fear and stress among Australians with disabilities. Key points: Under the changes, applicants to the scheme will be examined by private contractors Professor Bonyhady fears assessors will not have the time or the tools to understand people s needs The Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, says the changes are consistent with the original design of the scheme ....