What’s been done to address the problems
Mental health and the NDIS: A literature Review undertaken by NDIA and Mind (August 2014) requested clarification on 3 main areas:
August 2017 – Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS undertook an inquiry into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition.
24 recommendations
Psychosocial Disability.
Psychosocial disability is an internationally recognised term under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disability.
For further information, please visit the following websites
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C00934
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/disability/Factsheets/NDIS-and-mental-health.pdf
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