Western Australia NDIS Bilateral Agreement: What You Need to Know
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a government-funded program designed to support Australians living with disabilities. The NDIS provides funding for individuals to access services and support that will assist them in their daily lives and help them achieve their goals.
In 2018, a bilateral agreement was signed between the Australian Government and the Western Australian Government to bring the NDIS to Western Australia. This agreement outlines the responsibilities and funding arrangements for the delivery of the NDIS in Western Australia.
Under the agreement, the Western Australian Government will take on responsibility for delivering the NDIS in the state. This means that the state government will be responsible for assessing eligibility for the program, developing individualised plans for participants, and determining the funding required to support those plans.
The agreement also outlines the funding arrangements for the NDIS in Western Australia. The Australian Government will provide funding to the state government to deliver the program, and the state government will contribute a portion of the funding required.
One of the key goals of the bilateral agreement is to ensure that the NDIS is delivered in a way that is consistent with the needs and priorities of Western Australians. To achieve this, the state government will work closely with local communities, disability service providers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement the program.
The rollout of the NDIS in Western Australia began in 2018 and is expected to be fully implemented by 2020. As of June 2019, over 15,000 Western Australians were accessing the NDIS, with approximately 1,000 people joining the program each month.
The Western Australia NDIS Bilateral Agreement is an important step in providing support for Australians living with disabilities. It ensures that the NDIS is delivered in a way that is tailored to the needs of Western Australians, and will provide funding for services and support that will help individuals achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest.
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