❓ This parliamentary question seeks clarification on how the Mental Health Commission's recovery-oriented model aligns with the NDIS during its WA trial phase, focusing on eligibility and support mechanisms.
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How does the Mental Health Commission's recovery oriented supports and services model fit within the National Disability Insurance Scheme model?
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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
40 days
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) trial in Western Australia is compatible with and supportive of recovery-oriented service delivery. Recovery is about being able to live a meaningful, contributing life in a community of choice, with or without the presence of the symptoms of mental illness. Recovery-oriented services are a central part of the Mental Health Commission's reform direction.
Western Australia has commenced a two-year trial of the NDIS using two different models: the WA NDIS My Way model operated by the Disability Services Commission (DSC) and the Commonwealth model operated by the National Disability Insurance Agency. The law is clear that people with mental illness can only access services and supports through either model if they have psychiatric impairments which are likely to be permanent, which have a significant impact on their life and which are likely to require lifelong support.
WA NDIS My Way supports recovery by helping people with mental illness manage the impact of their illness and achieve a meaningful life, regardless of their impairments. My Way Coordinators help individuals to explore new strategies and create an individualised plan tailored to their unique needs and life goals. My Way Coordinators are trained in and committed to person-centred planning approaches and promote recovery throughout planning by focusing on the person's own goals and aspirations, not their illness or impairments.
The Commonwealth NDIS model also supports people with psychiatric impairments through individualised planning to identify supports the person will need to achieve their goals.
The two-year pilot will be evaluated to inform future development and roll-out.
Western Australia has commenced a two-year trial of the NDIS using two different models: the WA NDIS My Way model operated by the Disability Services Commission (DSC) and the Commonwealth model operated by the National Disability Insurance Agency. The law is clear that people with mental illness can only access services and supports through either model if they have psychiatric impairments which are likely to be permanent, which have a significant impact on their life and which are likely to require lifelong support.
WA NDIS My Way supports recovery by helping people with mental illness manage the impact of their illness and achieve a meaningful life, regardless of their impairments. My Way Coordinators help individuals to explore new strategies and create an individualised plan tailored to their unique needs and life goals. My Way Coordinators are trained in and committed to person-centred planning approaches and promote recovery throughout planning by focusing on the person's own goals and aspirations, not their illness or impairments.
The Commonwealth NDIS model also supports people with psychiatric impairments through individualised planning to identify supports the person will need to achieve their goals.
The two-year pilot will be evaluated to inform future development and roll-out.
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