NDIS Music and Art Therapy

Does it require a clinical model to be funded, or can other modes of delivery and community participation be supported under the scheme.

@RiverSeal

Hey @Appleblossom, the NDIS funds various supports, including community-based and participation-focused services, as long as they meet the "reasonable and necessary" criteria and relate to a participant's disability goals. Funding is available for modes of delivery and community participation that build skills, promote social and economic participation, and foster independence, aligning with the participant's personal goals. Does that answer your question? RiverSeal

Like @Appleblossom I'm a little dubious on the wording

I'm sure many providers will effectively rort the system. Based on what is in the link, providers will widely lie to sneak it into plans where it technically doesn't belong

To be honest that looks like it is designed to suit lobbyists from the professional associations, more than the benefit of the vulnerable person. It doesn’t seem to recognise the breadth and depth of the therapeutic experiences that musical and artistic activities enable.

I am all for the therapists getting an agreed reasonable rate, but THERAPY is inherent within the human experience and not merely a function of the job description of a provider.

@DogMan79 @RiverSeal

I have a current request under review that is ‘reasonable and necessary’. I have letters of support. I learned the fundamental importance of that concept as a child. I agree it is fair that “reasonable and necessary “ is crucial underpinning to eligibility in the NDIS.

@RiverSeal