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Toward the end of 2016, 2177
supporters completed an online survey.
Here’s a summary of what the respondents had to say:
For most people the NDIS is a huge improvement to the way
disability supports are provided – but there are some serious
issues that need working through.
Most of respondents’ concerns were about contact, or lack of
contact, with the NDIA and planners.
There’s a lot more information people want to know – and it
needs to be consistent and easier to understand.
There is a huge amount of uncertainty still in the workforce
about the NDIS and what it will mean for their employment.
People waiting for the NDIS are more likely to say that the
NDIS is not living up to expectations than people who are
actually in the NDIS.
Other points of note:
Service providers were identified as a useful source of
information for NDIS participants.
A quarter of respondents who are currently in the NDIS said
they were worse off.
The top issues people gave for the NDIS not meeting
expectations were:
1. System is too bureaucratic
2. I don’t have as much choice and control as I like
3. Level of support was less than I was expecting
4. Roll out is too slow.
To read the report card in full, or sign up to updates from
Every Australian Counts, go to
SPA CDP Live event:
NDIS – the nuts and bolts of the scheme and everything
else in between. Date to be confirmed
Cathy Olsson, SPA’s National Advisor Disablity, will present a
live online event for speech pathologists who are considering
becoming NDIS providers. This 90-minute interactive webinar
will explain the fundamentals of the NDIS, terminology
and direct participants to other information and resources.
Members may participate in this free event live on the night or
view the recording.
Cathy Olsson
National Advisor Disability
Every Australian
Counts
NDIS report card
FOR MOST PEOPLE THE NDIS IS A HUGE
IMPROVEMENT TO THE WAY DISABILITY
SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED – BUT THERE ARE
SOME SERIOUS ISSUES THAT NEED WORKING
THROUGH.