In the latest episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George chats to the Minister for Social Services and Minister for the NDIS, Amanda Rishworth, to unpack some of the changes coming to the NDIS. The Minister stated that the ‘In’ and ‘Out’ lists are intended to maintain flexibility in NDIS spending and committed to ongoing engagement to address concerns.
She confirmed that foundational supports will be introduced in stages, with the new system set to begin in the second half of 2025. Other key questions covered include:
- Will Support Needs Assessments lead to funding cuts? Many participants are worried that their funding could be reduced under the new system.
- What’s next for the in and out lists? Section 10 of the NDIS Act has caused frustration in the community. George asks whether the government will make fixes to the permanent rule.
- What is the government doing to ensure people with disability have real housing choice? With group homes often unsafe and restrictive, George presses the Minister on plans to expand individualised living arrangements so that people can live where and with whom they choose.
- Will foundational supports be ready in time? The Minister lays out the timeline for foundational supports and how they’ll work alongside the NDIS.
Of course, with the federal election imminent, the Minister also shared her plans for other NDIS reforms if the government is re-elected – including pricing, safeguarding and advisory committees.
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