NDIS makes it easier for participants to get face masks

Published 4th August 2020

National Disability Insurance Scheme participants in New South Wales and Victoria who rely on face-to-face supports will now be able to use NDIS funding to buy masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE), the federal government has announced. 

NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said on Wednesday these temporary changes would ensure at-risk participants were supported to access PPE while receiving disability care. 

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Source:
Luke Michael, 2020, Probono Australia (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)