New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups hesitant about change
by Sarah Basford Canales from World news | The Guardian on (#709S0)
Under the new model participants will be interviewed for up to three hours and will no longer need to provide supporting documents
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A new method to assess the needs of NDIS participants will be introduced mid-2026 in a federal government bid to simplify the lengthy and often expensive process.
The new assessment model will mean participants have a structured interview with an in-house assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency to determine their supports and budgeted plans.
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