Here’s why planned NDIS reforms discriminate against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Most of the suite of independent assessment tools haven’t been rigorously tested or evaluated for their application with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Assessment tools should be evaluated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to ensure they’re applicable for cultural and social norms before they are endorsed by governments.

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Topics:
Discrimination, NDIS, Policy reform

Author:
John Gilroy

Source:
Mirage News

Date published:
Thu 6th May, 2021