NDIS pricing fix welcomed but more needed
Changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme that would increase user budgets and help them find jobs have been welcomed.
People With Disability Australia media director El Gibbs says the review released on Wednesday addresses long-standing issues with the scheme.
"We want to see more people with disability in paid work, earning the same wages as non-disabled people," Ms Gibbs told AAP.
The pricing fix would give more support to NDIS users looking to exit Australian Disability Enterprises, a service aimed at training people with disabilities for the workforce.
She also welcomed changes to allow users to claim travel costs on their plans.
People with psychosocial disabilities - disabilities resulting from mental health conditions - will also be able to access coaching services for the first time.
The scheme will retain a cancellation policy introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Providers will continue to be able to claim for 100 per cent of the costs of services cancelled at the last minute where they could only claim 90 per cent before.
"We welcome some of these changes to the NDIS that address some long-standing issues," Ms Gibbs said.
But she wants the government to act on a review of the NDIS handed to it in December.
The review made 29 recommendations to streamline the scheme, including cutting red tape, reducing wait times and increasing flexibility.
NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said the latest price guide struck a balance.
"It is imperative people with disability get value for money for their supports and providers are confident in their ability to continue to provide services," he said.
