mental health families and friends Tasmania want to know what families and friends see as the barriers to the person they support applying for the NDIS.

We will forward your replies to the Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT). Primary Health Tasmania (PHT) has contracted the Council to identify any barriers to people with mental ill health applying for the NDIS.

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BACKGROUND

There are various reports and information available relating to the NDIS and psychosocial disability.

“Psychosocial disability is an internationally recognised term under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, used to describe the experience of people with impairments and participation restrictions related to mental health conditions. These impairments can include a loss of ability to function, think clearly, experience full physical health, and manage the social and emotional aspects of their lives.” Read more
Mental Health Australia’s 2018 report ‘National Disability Insurance Scheme: Psychosocial Pathway’ provided recommendations re how the NDIS can respond appropriately to the needs and concerns of people with psychosocial disability
The September 2019 Report – ‘Tracking Transitions from PIR, PHaMs and D2DL into the NDIS report’. The Report found that there are a high proportion of people who have not applied and a high proportion of people who have applied and have been found ineligible.
Primary Health Tasmania Psychosocial support
Mental Health and the NDIS