Stop NDIS from rolling out 'Independent Assessments'

People with disabilities and their families are opposed to the government's proposal to introduce independent assessors to standardise assessments of people with disabilities. Here's what they think:

"The NDIA is introducing independent assessors to replace the input of health professionals when applying for the NDIS and for yearly reviews and any life changing events. Now, someone paid by the NDIA will “assess” the applicant’s disability in 1- 4 hours and use standard assessments to decide the funding they need. This is madness."

"These assessments are being touted as a way to create EQUITY in ACCESSING the NDIS, and in the creation of funding plans.

I volunteered to be a part of this trial as I am, both a participant of the NDIS and a provider of Support Coordination, and it has been a nightmare."

"In an attempt to standardise the NDIS, the government is mechanising this process, at the cost of adequate care. The outcomes of each assessment has far reaching, real impacts for people. We cannot have a one-size-fits-all policy."