Lists of ‘eligible supports’ could be a backwards step for the NDIS and people with disability
You might think having a list of things that are “in” or “out” seems like a pragmatic way to contain the costs of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). However, a lengthy government-proposed list of exclusions could force people with disability to use more costly services. While more clarity and guidance on supports may be helpful for NDIS participants, there are risks these lists will lead to worse outcomes. Prescriptive lists can also stymie independence and innovation. This advice is consistent with contemporary best practice in disability support, commonly described as “self-directed support” which aims to put people with disability in control of their own lives.
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