From today the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will help adults aged 29 to 34 years old participate more in the broader community, giving them and their care givers greater choice and control of their care.
The NDIS will no doubt improve these people’s lives, just like it has for 2915 other Tasmanians so far.
The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to supporting people with disability and their carers, and we are investing $750 million to fund the NDIS over the next four years.
What we are doing is working - Tasmanian NDIS participant and carer satisfaction is above the national average, with a recent report showing 93 per cent of participants reporting very good satisfaction.
As of September 30, 2017 all 2915 participants have an approved plan in Tasmania and there are 821 approved service providers.
Existing Commonwealth and state or territory-based services and supports will continue until eligible people start in the NDIS.
For more information visit: www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-ready.
To read the latest NDIS report go to: https://www.ndis.gov.au/medias/documents/h91/hbc/8805559468062/Report-to-the-COAG-Disability-Reform-Council-for-Q1-of-Y5.pdf
NDIS roll out schedule