Learn about the role of the Mental Health Council of Australia and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, where they are at with policies, and what you can do to help.
national NGO representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector • Members including national organisations representing: • Consumers and carers • Special needs groups • Public and private mental health professionals • Researchers • State mental health peak bodies • National NGOs
illness • Eligibility and Assessment Working Group • Recent advocacy: • Legislation, Rules etc • Bilateral arrangements and scheme design • Sector Development Fund – Capacity Building Project
• Flexible access • Multiple levels of assistance • Recovery principles • Consumer and carer inclusion • Whole of life support • A specialised workforce The NDIS can deliver: • Additional resources • Long-term commitment • Portability • Choice and control
Need for psychosocial support with or without formal diagnosis Personal Helpers and Mentors Now NDIS (current clients) NDIS (future clients) Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe* No Yes Maybe* No Yes Maybe* No * NDIS participants have priority Tier 3 Tier 2
from a psychosocial disability perspective • Eligibility and permanency of impairment • Goal-based planning • What might I choose? • Case studies • Audit of resources for service providers • Regular information bulletins • Comprehensive online information repository
3) • Intensive support needs (10%) More than 28 hours/week • High support needs (25%) 10 hours/week • Medium support needs (10%) 5 hours/week • Low support needs (55%) 1.5 hours/week
practice? Can it be reconciled with recovery principles? • What is the best way to support people who don’t want to participate but would nonetheless benefit? • What do you think ‘early intervention’ means in reality? • Is your organisation ready? What would help your service be sustainable? • What other questions do you need answered most urgently?