NDIS falls behind schedule, quality of care compromised

By Adam Gartrell, Health Correspondent
Updated October 20 2017 - 3:53pm, first published 3:47pm
Wheelchair walk NDIS

the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS)

GENERIC DISABILITY
Wheelchair walk NDIS the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) GENERIC DISABILITY
NCH - NEWS - NDIS Providers were invited to attend information sessions about the NDIA and online processing system, which is causing headaches and leading to payment delays. Pictured, provider, David Brunsdon.    PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL - 19th August 2016
NCH - NEWS - NDIS Providers were invited to attend information sessions about the NDIA and online processing system, which is causing headaches and leading to payment delays. Pictured, provider, David Brunsdon. PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL - 19th August 2016

The Turnbull government has rejected a call to delay the full rollout of the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme, despite a major report finding the current timetable is compromising the quality of care and threatens the scheme's financial viability.

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