An article written in 2019 by the ABC titled National Disability Insurance Scheme only works if people can navigate the system, woman says
The woman, Mrs Arentz was adamant that her success with the NDIS was dependent on her ability to explain the difference the assistance would make to her life.
“I’ve described how I would be able to use it, so more from a personal perspective so hopefully the person or the panel can have a picture in their minds,” she said.
Mrs Arentz said for people that do not understand the system, or might have cognitive impairments, it would be a difficult process.
“I can see a problem for people who are relying on a local area person, or somebody they may not get on with, or somebody that’s doing it for them but can’t actually sit in their shoes,” she said.
Footprints Advocacy started working in this space, for the very reason stated above. Without support, the NDIS journey can be extremely difficult.
To begin your journey, your child (if under 6 years old), does not need to have a diagnosis – just evidence to support that he or she has one or more areas of developmental delay