NDIS defunding psychology

[Gwynn]

When the ndis had previously funded psychology supports, the recent trend has been to argue that you should instead use Medicare. This resource outlines why this is inappropriate. 

https://www.aapi.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/NDIS-and-Medicare-4.pdf 

[Former-Member]

@Gwynn this is so interesting and not something I knew was happening! 

I think for me, who is not on NDIS, the out-of-pocket for therapy is so expensive. It definitely means I go much less frequently as I just can't afford it. Especially now. 

I think others with definitely find this useful. 

Has it impacted you at all or do you know how we can advocate for a change?

[Little_Leopard]

@Gwynn 

Have you considered making a submission to the Disability Royal Commission about this.

it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to have these kind of issues heard and to make a practical change.

[Gwynn]

This is within a context that we know that people with disability have special mental health needs: https://theconversation.com/mental-distress-is-much-worse-for-people-with-disabilities-and-many-heal...

*shrugs*