Family frustrated over NDIS as they grapple with caring for father with rare form of dementia

Ms Boileau said she has been trying to get home modifications and nursing support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for 18 months. She would like a sliding door so she can take her husband outside, a bath so she can wash him properly, and support staff so they can get much-needed rest. But so far they have been disappointed, and after months of dealing with the new system they are exhausted.

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Topics:
NDIS

Author:
Liz Hobday

Source:
ABC Online

Date published:
Mon 14th May, 2018