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Australia considers alternatives to disability group homes
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The Australian government is seeking to reduce National Disability Insurance Scheme costs by AUD 36 billion over four years.
The Australian government is reviewing support provided through disability accommodation as it seeks to reduce NDIS costs. Advocates are promoting alternatives such as individualised living arrangements and mobile support services.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Australian Government
- Individualised Living Arrangements
- Australia
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The Australian government is seeking to reduce National Disability Insurance Scheme costs by AUD 36 billion over four years.
“The federal government is looking to reduce the cost of the NDIS by $36 billion over the next four years”
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Supported Independent Living costs the National Disability Insurance Scheme AUD 16.6 billion per year.
“This form of support currently costs the scheme $16.6 billion a year”
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Overnight stays account for about 10% of Supported Independent Living spending.
“around 10 per cent of which pays for overnight stays”