The NDIS is experiencing increasing tragedy. It is rife with fraud and significantly reduces the economy's productivity.
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Knowing many people who work in the NDIS, I see how accurate the article's examples are. People are leaving hard-working, lower-paying jobs, like aged care, for higher-paying NDIS roles with less workload. This shift leaves essential, demanding jobs understaffed, reducing economic productivity and devaluing our currency. In aged care, one staff member often cares for several residents, while NDIS provides a 1:1 ratio. This disparity raises questions about why we value our elderly less. Despite the hard overnight work in some cases, the overall balance needs re-evaluation.
This issue extends to allied health services. Private speech pathologists are becoming scarce as many move to the NDIS, where they can earn significantly more, leaving some parents struggling to find care for their children without an NDIS diagnosis.
Now, I don't blame those switching jobs; I'd do the same if I could. However, the NDIS needs a rapid overhaul to address these systemic issues. The amount of money being poured into the system needs to be limited (which no one likes), but ultimately, this is what is needed. This, of course, is unpopular.
EDIT: I didn’t realise there would be so much interest and angst. I will be speaking to others about these issues, but also trying to email my local member. If we all do so, I am sure difference might be made. Thanks for your care for our country.