NEW - Foundational Supports
What is Foundational Supports?
Foundational supports would replace the ILC grants program, so that it is reliable and available more widely. Foundational supports are essential supports for all people with disability. Governments should therefore measure and evaluate outcomes, and make changes so that activities and programs respond to changing needs and circumstances. Foundational supports should also be designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and of particular community groups, including First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTQI+SB and people with disability who live in rural or remote areas.
Foundational supports should be available to all NDIS participants and people with disability aged under age 65 who are not eligible for the NDIS and their families. There should be two types of foundational supports:
- General foundational supports would include programs and activities like information and advice, individual and family capacity building, peer support, self-advocacy, and disability employment supports.
- Targeted foundational supports are supports available for people aged under 65 with disability who are not eligible for the NDIS. They should include home and community supports, such as shopping and cleaning or aids and equipment for people with less intensive support needs. There should be targeted supports for adults with a psychosocial disability to build their capacity, independence and daily living skills. There should also be early supports for families and children with emerging developmental concerns and transition supports to help young people prepare for employment and independent living. Targeted supports should be matched to people’s level of need.
When will Foundational Support Start?
Roll out from July 2025, through a ‘phased implementation.
Potential Concerns with Foundational Supports
- Systematic "Bottle-Neck" or accessing mainstream services
- Ndis Access and eligibility tightening
- Ndis participant streamed "General" maybe moved into Foundational Supports. To learn more see our book on DCA Home Page.
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