Consultation open on draft lists of NDIS Supports

The Department of Social Services has opened a public consultation on draft lists of what is and is not a NDIS Support. This is related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 that is currently before Parliament. If passed, this Bill enables the provision of transitional rules about what is and is not a NDIS support, until the Commonwealth and States and Territories formally agree on a new rule to replace it. The Department of Social Services says the intention is to “provide greater certainty and empower participants to make better, more informed decisions about the right supports for them”.

The consultation is open until 18 August 2024 and you can find out more on the DSS engage website: https://engage.dss.gov.au/consultation-on-draft-lists-of-ndis-supports/

Mental Health Australia will be making a submission, for more information contact policy@mhaustralia.org