Labor says it wants to 'restore trust' in the NDIS, amid warnings about the scheme's sustainability and reports some recipients have been facing significant cuts to their plans in recent months.
Labor unveiled six key measures it said would "return the scheme to its original vision", aimed at fixing "wastage" on the administrative side of operations and putting people with disability "back at the top" of the NDIS.lifting staffing levels at the National Disability Insurance Agency , which runs the NDIS
Labor says it will also increase funding for advocacy by $10 million, pause changes to supported independent living and investigate ways to cut red tape for people with a disability seeking appropriate housing, establish an employment "centre for excellence" and develop a national autism strategy. The review found areas of the NDIS Act were rigid, participants were experiencing lengthy waits to find out if they would receive support, and decision-making was inconsistent.
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