What is an Evidence-Based Approach? One of the key design principles of the NDIS is that decisions are made based on the best evidence available. The NDIS has access to an exhaustive number of experts who assist it in determining this based on current practice. An evidence-based approach involves making decisions and providing support based […]
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Perverse Incentives of NDIS Providers Under an Individualised Funding Model The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) operates under an individualised funding model, aiming to provide participants with tailored support based on their unique disability-related support needs. This model offers significant benefits and is far better than the previous funding model. It removed caps, rationing and
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NDIS entering a phase of rapid change: Focus on reducing plan sizes The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is currently in a phase of significant transformation, a process that is crucial for its long-term financial sustainability. This shift, which involves a strategic focus on reducing plan sizes, is not just a change in policy, but
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Why Group-Based Supports are Considered the Minimum Viable Product for Value for Money by the NDIS The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to provide effective and sustainable support to participants. Group-based supports are often considered the best way of delivering these supports when looking through the lens of “minimum viable product” and ‘value for
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The importance of evidence and understanding the scope and intent of the NDIS and its relationship to NDIS funding decisions The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) operates on a framework that emphasises financial sustainability, evidence-based decisions, and providing value for money.As part of this framework, the evidence provided by participants is critical in determining the
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide tailored support to Australians with disabilities, ensuring they can live ordinary lives. When requesting support from the NDIS, the principles of reasonable and necessary and value for money are prioritised before choice and control. There are several good reasons that this is the case and
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