Rapid, unannounced NDIS changes are creating uncertainty for autistic children, families, and service providers like AEIOU. Funding cuts of up to 70% are pushing families out of specialised therapy settings into mainstream settings that lack resources to support their needs, disrupting children’s progress and stability. This instability jeopardises children’s development and denies them access to the tailored intervention essential for their success in school and daily life.
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What’s changing?
On August 22, 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2024 was passed by Parliament to ‘make the NDIS stronger and improve participant experiences’. However, significant changes are affecting how autism services are funded and accessed:
- Eligibility Assessment – Changes in how children’s eligibility is determined.
- Support Lists – New restrictions on what supports can be funded by the NDIS.
- Plan Management – Alterations in how plans are managed and how funds are allocated and spent.
- Funding Allocation – New rules dictating how funding must be utilised.
- Eligibility Reassessment – Stricter requirements for information gathering to reassess eligibility.
AEIOU clients have been exposed to changes in line with this Bill over a period of six months, with incidences increasing rapidly. These changes, which were set to take effect on October 3, 2024, are causing immediate and severe impacts on children, their families, service providers, and the autism community.