What social and community support means for people on the NDIS

May 20
22 mins

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Episode Description

So many of the day-to-day activities many of us take for granted — grabbing a coffee, going to a weekly gym class, catching up with friends — are the things that make life worth living.

For some people on the NDIS, these fall under the category of "social and community participation". It's a clinical term for supports and programs that help people stay connected, build confidence and independence.

But with major changes slated for the NDIS, the future funding of those activities is uncertain. And new government analysis shows some groups are expected to be hit harder than others.

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