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❓ Question raises concerns about the impact of the NDIS rollout on existing WA service providers, particularly in regional areas, and seeks assurance regarding their sustainability. It also questions the State Government's responsibility in NDIS implementation and workforce development in regional WA.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1178Legislative Council

Asked

12 April 2018

Member

Hon Robin Scott

Portfolio

Disability Services

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(1) In reference to the 1 July 2018 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) roll out in Western Australia, which will see the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) assuming responsibility for the delivery of the scheme in Western Australia, given that Western Australia currently has in place mature and robust service provider infrastructure, can the Minister give a clear assurance that existing service provider infrastructure won’t be negatively impacted by the NDIS particularly in regional Western Australia where thin markets exist and market failure is likely? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Given that the State Government is estimated to contribute 58% ($1.486b) compared with the Commonwealth’s 42% ($1.08b) of the NDIS funding over the 3 year period 2017-2020, does the Minister agree that the State Government must accept its share of the responsibility for the implementation of the NDIS? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Given employment opportunities under the NDIS are expected to increase, in regional Western Australia where will the planners and support workers come from in these regional areas and who specifically will train them?