Australia’s previous disability support system had major issues in relation to being unjust, lacking in funds, ineffective, and providing no choice in relation to access to the support that clients so desperately needed (Council of Australian Governments [CAG], 2012). Due to this, a major reform was implemented, this introducing the NDIS in order to provide essential support to eligible individuals, their families, and carers (CAG, 2012).
Issues that arose in Australia’s disability insurance system were in large a result of the failed previous system (Productivity Commission, 2011). This system not only lacked the availability of essential resources, but also provided minimum if any choice or control to the individuals with a disability, their families, or carers (Productivity Commission, 2011). The system was identified as unsustainable and in crisis, this leaving the Government with no option but to make a change (Productivity Commission, 2011). With these issues surrounding the disability support system and impacting on the lives of everyone seeking assistance, it was recognised that benefits of a new systems surpass the cost, both socially and economically (Productivity Commission, 2011). …show more content…
The objective of the NDIS is to provide necessary and essential support to individuals with a substantial and permanent disability, as well as their families and carers with the outcome of a better life (National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS], 2013). With the previous disability support framework being unsuccessful, the NDIS is currently being trialled across Australia, with the aim of providing people with choice and power in relation to their care (NDIS,
Issues that arose in Australia’s disability insurance system were in large a result of the failed previous system (Productivity Commission, 2011). This system not only lacked the availability of essential resources, but also provided minimum if any choice or control to the individuals with a disability, their families, or carers (Productivity Commission, 2011). The system was identified as unsustainable and in crisis, this leaving the Government with no option but to make a change (Productivity Commission, 2011). With these issues surrounding the disability support system and impacting on the lives of everyone seeking assistance, it was recognised that benefits of a new systems surpass the cost, both socially and economically (Productivity Commission, 2011). …show more content…
The objective of the NDIS is to provide necessary and essential support to individuals with a substantial and permanent disability, as well as their families and carers with the outcome of a better life (National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS], 2013). With the previous disability support framework being unsuccessful, the NDIS is currently being trialled across Australia, with the aim of providing people with choice and power in relation to their care (NDIS,