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20/05/2024
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20/05/2024
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Victoria in Focus by Sarah Fordyce, May 2024

We have been on budget watch in the past few weeks, but the news from state and federal governments has done little to ease concerns in the sector.

Have you noticed a reduction in disability related health supports?

A child with disability sits in a wheelchair while their mothers crouches down beside them

NDS is reaching out to the sector following several reports from providers of a reduction or removal of supports in participants’ packages. We have heard about changes in a participant’s support ratios without any change in need, and the reduction or elimination of funding for nursing supports for people with complex disability-related health needs.  

We need more information and de-identified participant examples from providers to better understand the issue. It will help inform our advocacy to government.  Please share your experience with NDS by emailing Pip Robertson, Health Lead — Quality and Safeguards by Friday 17 May: submit enquiry/feedback

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