Four key changes could save the NDIS, Grattan report says, but advocates worried children will be left out

Firmer boundaries, better claim management, foundational supports and a new national agreement among recommendationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, but four key changes could “save” it while ensuring disabled Australians get the help they need, according to a new report from the Grattan Institute.It comes as federal and state governments continue to negotiate a funding deal for new “foundational supports” – disability-specific supports outside individual NDIS packages that were supposed to be operational by today.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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