Understanding the NDIS: a history of disability welfare from ‘deserving poor’ to consumers in control

Choice and control are the fundamental principles of the NDIS, which represents a break from previous welfare approaches. The scheme aims to empower consumers with a disability to use funds given to them to purchase services that reflect their lifestyle and aspirations.

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Topics:
NDIS

Author:
Paul Ramcharan

Source:
The Conversation

Date published:
Tue 5th Jul, 2016