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130,000 Australians Miss Out on Care
8 Dec
Summary
- Over 130,000 Australians with psychosocial disabilities receive no support.
- These individuals fall between NDIS and health system care.
- A new national program outside NDIS is proposed to fix this gap.
A significant support gap affects over 130,000 Australians with psychosocial disabilities, according to a recent report. These individuals are not accessing care through either the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or the mental health system, leaving them without essential services. This situation points to a critical failure in current support structures for those with psychosocial needs.
The report indicates that while the NDIS provided substantial funding for some, a large number remain unassisted. Experts propose a novel solution: creating a new national program. This initiative would operate separately from the NDIS, aiming to rectify the shortfall effectively.
This proposed program seeks to leverage existing contributions to bridge the gap. The goal is to ensure better access to care for those affected without placing additional financial burdens on the NDIS. The focus is on creating a sustainable and comprehensive support system for all Australians with psychosocial disabilities.
