The NDIA would like to clarify discussion of the Productivity Commission’s 2017 report on NDIS Scheme costs.

In response to hearings at the Joint Standing Committee inquiry into independent assessments on Tuesday 27 April, the NDIA would like to reassure and provide more information to participants, their families and carers.

In response to hearings at the Joint Standing Committee inquiry into independent assessments, which began on Friday 23 April, the NDIA would like to reassure and provide more information to participants, their families and carers.

The NDIA wishes to clarify information regarding Independent Assessments, and the ongoing Pilot program. In light of recent reports in the media it is important that our participants, families and carers, and the wider disability sector have the correct information.

The NDIA has responded to concerns raised today in media, following a statement from disability organisations regarding the rollout of independent assessments this year, including releasing a joint submission with DSS to the Joint Standing Committee inquiry into Independent Assessments.

The NDIA is not cutting funding for support coordination, and it is incorrect to say funding is no longer available for support coordinators.