Planning process under fire
Complaints about the NDIS have soared by 700% in the past year. Reports to the Commonwealth ombudsman jumped from 62 in 2015/16 to 429 last financial year.
Many issues related to the planning process which determines how much funding – and what supports – people can access. Participants were not happy with the NDIS’ planning staff, while others were angry that planning meetings were held over the phone.
“I didn’t find it really respectful that people just phoned to go through what is essentially a really large life plan” said Ross Joyce from the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations. “We were certainly not supportive of the approach that was taken” he said. Read more…


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My planning officer was excellent. I ensured that my first plan was face to face. It is your right but you must insist do not be railroaded into telephone. So now remains to be seen what I get from some public servant in Canberra.