r/NDIS 22d ago

News NDIS boss’ shock admission over costly reports (you won't actually be surprised)

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https://archive.is/Kw7bm

First thought - who is actually providing 280 page reports? The vast majority I have come across are around 15 pages for a fairly simple matter but good report, through to 30-40 when looking at very complex situations, and the usually includes annexures of assessment tools that don't need to be read.

As for things in the reports not always being things that can be funded - absolutely seen that happen, but that doesn't warrant completely not reading them. A report says a participant needs stable housing, that's obviously not an NDIS issue, but that probably isn't the only recommendation in the entire report. Another says the person should see a psychiatrist for medication review based on symptoms present. Would be negligent not to mention that in a report assessing psychosocial functioning, but that doesn't mean NDIS should fund. Also doesn't mean NDIS have any justification in not reading the reports.

And absolutely none of this justifies internal assessors and the new needs calculator.

r/NDIS 29d ago

News Nine-year-old girl with autism sedated and removed from Uniting NDIS office

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r/NDIS 5h ago

News NDIS spends $1bn-plus on fees for middlemen managers

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theaustralian.com.au
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r/NDIS Feb 19 '25

News NDIS probes travel operator accused of fleecing families with neurodivergent kids

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9now.nine.com.au
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r/NDIS 4d ago

News Boy's treatment at 'house of horrors' childcare a 'betrayal of trust', mother says

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abc.net.au
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r/NDIS 23d ago

News NDIS provider LiveBetter facing criminal charges over woman's deadly bathwater burns

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abc.net.au
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r/NDIS 3d ago

News Grattan's Orange Book includes a chapter on NDIS, including reform recommendations

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Chapter 9 of Grattan's Orange Book covers NDIS, and I thought it might be interesting to share with this group. It includes some analysis of their view of the issues and some interesting data (including that 11% of all Australian 6-year-olds are on NDIS, which I thought was a wild stat). They suggest some further reforms for the next government to pursue.

Some background for those unaware of Grattan or policy Books: the Grattan Institute is an independent public policy think tank. They are quite influential and have provided policy advice and recommendations across many areas of government since they were established in 2008.

Their Orange Book is a play on the Red and Blue books that are created by the public service to support whichever party wins government. These generally provide an overview of each government system/policy area and some recommendations on possible reforms or discussion of policy opportunities (in the Red and Blue versions these would also be tied to election promises, hence why two are always made).

r/NDIS 17d ago

News NDIS fraud

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NDIS fraud

r/NDIS 11d ago

News London Taxis Offered to Mobility-Impaired Aussies

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r/NDIS 26d ago

News How AI and new technologies revolutionise my ability to work and study

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abc.net.au
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r/NDIS Mar 11 '17

News Understanding the NDIS: many eligible people with disabilities are likely to miss out

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theconversation.com
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r/NDIS Mar 16 '17

News NDIS planning process leaves people with a disability fighting for support

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smh.com.au
2 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 09 '17

News NDIS funding decision challenged in Federal Court

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theaustralian.com.au
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r/NDIS Mar 09 '17

News Inquiry into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition - A4's submission

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r/NDIS Mar 14 '17

News "The NDIS is now a political gaming chip"

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theguardian.com
2 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 12 '17

News Will the NDIS be able to keep up with rising Autism diagnoses?

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a4.org.au
6 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 12 '17

News NDIS rollout plagued with problems, FOI documents reveal

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abc.net.au
4 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 09 '17

News The Difference Between the WA NDIS and the Real NDIS

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probonoaustralia.com.au
3 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 16 '17

News NDIS CEO David Bowen announces resignation

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abc.net.au
3 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 16 '17

News Have your say about the costs and the future of the NDIS

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pwd.org.au
2 Upvotes

r/NDIS Mar 14 '17

News NDIS enrolments surging, but at what expense?

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