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GwynnSenior Contributor
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
In response to: NDIS defunding psychology
Unknown userMember
@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?
In response to: NDIS defunding psychology
Little_LeopardSenior Contributor
@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.
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GwynnSenior Contributor
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