09-09-2022 05:52 AM
09-09-2022 05:52 AM
When the ndis had previously funded psychology supports, the recent trend has been to argue that you should instead use Medicare. This resource outlines why this is inappropriate.
https://www.aapi.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/NDIS-and-Medicare-4.pdf
09-09-2022 01:35 PM
09-09-2022 01:35 PM
@Gwynn this is so interesting and not something I knew was happening!
I think for me, who is not on NDIS, the out-of-pocket for therapy is so expensive. It definitely means I go much less frequently as I just can't afford it. Especially now.
I think others with definitely find this useful.
Has it impacted you at all or do you know how we can advocate for a change?
10-09-2022 12:26 PM
10-09-2022 12:26 PM
Have you considered making a submission to the Disability Royal Commission about this.
it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to have these kind of issues heard and to make a practical change.
10-09-2022 02:26 PM
10-09-2022 02:26 PM
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