Australia's NDIS tightens fund usage rules, banning expenditures on sex work, tarot reading, yoga, and cuddle therapy.
Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is tightening fund usage rules, officially banning expenditures on activities like sex work, tarot reading, yoga, and cuddle therapy. A new list clarifies what services are covered, excluding drugs, alcohol, rent, and non-evidence-based therapies. A 12-month transition period begins October 3, 2023, allowing for education on these changes, which aim to streamline spending and reduce costs by $14 billion over four years.
October 01, 2024
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