Fact sheet 7: New NDIS early intervention pathway to support personal

Fact sheet 7: New NDIS early intervention pathway to support personal FACT SHEET 7 For people with psychosocial disability and their families New NDIS early The panel’s vision intervention There needs to be a new dedicated approach for people with pathway psychosocial disability that better meets their episodic needs and is focused on personal recovery. [...] recovery People with psychosocial disability should have more support to access non-clinical mental health and psychosocial capacity building supports to support their recovery, increase their independence and inclusion in community. [...] • The majority of participants with psychosocial disability who will likely need lifetime support from the scheme after the three year early intervention period should continue to be funded by the NDIS under the permanent disability pathway (Section 24 of the NDIS Act). [...] The early intervention service helped him to understand what the NDIS could offer and how to change his supports to his changing needs and improve his confidence and skills in managing his psychosocial disability and his mental wellbeing. [...] Want more information? Read the final NDIS Review report and recommendations, NDIS Review Guide, NDIS Review fact sheets and FAQ at www.ndisreview.gov.au Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme 2023 The panel’s vision Brett has a borderline personality disorder and enters the NDIS through the early intervention pathway.