NDIS Reforms Aim for Fairness, But Access Struggles Persist

Research shows that inequalities persist in the NDIS, with women, older Australians, and those from disadvantaged areas facing higher rejection rates for funding.

Disabilities like intellectual disability and autism are more likely to be approved, while physical and psychosocial disabilities, especially among women, face higher rejection rates. While funding is generally equitable once approved, access to services and cultural safety can affect usage. Ongoing NDIS reforms aim to improve fairness, but concerns about new inequalities remain.

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