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Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with mental health needs

A case study from South East Queensland
Carmel Nelson, Shuichi Suetani, Randall Frazer, Tamsyn Borton, Rayno Potgieter, Tabinda Basit, Hayley Williams, Yan Liu, Lihong Zhang, Xiang-Yu Hou, Roxanne Bainbridge, Harvey Whiteford, Sandra Diminic
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) First Peoples mental health Health services accessibility Aboriginal people (Australia) Torres Strait Islander people Psychosocial disability People with disability South East Queensland
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This article examines the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support access and utilisation among Indigenous Australians in South East Queensland (SEQ), focusing on disparities and determinants of access and budget allocation.

The research found Indigenous Australians demonstrated higher access to NDIS psychosocial support. Differences in access to and budget allocation of NDIS psychosocial support benefit those most in need. Nonetheless, systemic challenges remain including under-identification of Indigenous status, missing data on utilisation and barriers associated with housing instability. Addressing these issues and strengthening culturally safe processes are critical to improving access to psychosocial disability support for Indigenous Australians.

Publication Details
DOI:
10.1186/s12913-025-13634-4
License type:
CC BY-NC-ND
Access Rights Type:
open
Volume:
25