Articles / Mental illness and the NDIS
writer
Lead, Mental Health Stream, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
writer
Director, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
0 hours
These are activities that expand general practice knowledge, skills and attitudes, related to your scope of practice.
0 hours
These are activities that require reflection on feedback about your work.
0 hours
These are activities that use your work data to ensure quality results.
These are activities that expand general practice knowledge, skills and attitudes, related to your scope of practice.
These are activities that require reflection on feedback about your work.
These are activities that use your work data to ensure quality results.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) promises a life-changing opportunity for Australians living with disabilities to get the supports they need to engage and participate fully in their communities.
The size, complexity and rapid roll-out of the NDIS meant that teething problems would inevitably arise.
An independent review, released yesterday, shows these problems are particularly serious for people with mental illnesses – also known as psychosocial disabilities.
People with a mental illness were the last group to be included in the NDIS. Initial planning focused on physical and intellectual disability, failing to recognise the unique needs and challenges of people with psychosocial disabilities.
Detection, Assessment and Management of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Practical Melanoma Management for GPs
Preventing Renal Failure in Type 2 Diabetes – New Options
Management of Post-Vaccination Reactions
writer
Lead, Mental Health Stream, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
writer
Director, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
Yes
No
Listen to expert interviews.
Click to open in a new tab
Browse the latest articles from Healthed.
Once you confirm you’ve read this article you can complete a Patient Case Review to earn 0.5 hours CPD in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category.
Select ‘Confirm & learn‘ when you have read this article in its entirety and you will be taken to begin your Patient Case Review.
Get ahead of your learning in 2025 and earn up to 24 hours of CPD across all three learning categories (EA, RP & MO).