Published 11th April 2019
Disability services might be carrying a ‘government guarantee’ in the 2019-20 Budget, but more clarity around the level of underspending is essential for delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
National Disability Services (NDS) acting CEO, David Moody said the while he is unable to confirm the exact amount the government’s contribution to the scheme is next year it is $1.6 billion less than expected.
“The NDIS is a transformative social reform won through the united efforts of people with disability, their families and carers and providers. That’s why our sector expects funds allocated to the NDIS to be invested in the scheme, and not be absorbed into general revenue for other government programs or to fund a surplus,” he said.
In response to other budget announcements, NDS welcomed funding for the Royal Commission into the abuse of people with disability.
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Source:Kymberly Martin, 2019, Freedom2Live (https://www.freedom2live.com.au/)
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