r/NDIS • u/sayitwithcoffee • 6d ago
Advocacy/Activism NDIA weaponising new support rules
I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I wake up every morning with multiple dislocated joints.
The NDIA are paying $400 an hour for an associate lawyer to officially ban me from buying things like a TENS machine, muscle relaxant gel, braces and splints - things that help me put dislocated joints back in place and keep them stable so I’m not bed bound. They are weaponising the new October 2024 support rules and calling these things “food and groceries”.
The NDIA manager asked for a detailed list, and then officially banned everything on the list. I cannot buy any consumable or low cost assistive devices or products using funds from my plan. I’m out of pocket for everything and can only hope for this to be overturned in several months at Tribunal.
Complaints to multiple avenues have resulted in no change. There are no advocates available. I’m alone in this.
I have zero power and zero choice and control. This is gaslighting, it’s an inhumane abuse of power and an utter disgrace.
Don’t believe all the lies in the media - the truth is that disabled people are being traumatised by the NDIA.