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It's hard for people with severe mental illness to get in the NDIS – and the problems don't stop there

  • Written by Nicola Hancock, Lead, Mental Health Stream, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
It's hard for people with severe mental illness to get in the NDIS – and the problems don't stop thereInitial NDIS planning failed to recognise the unique needs and challenges of people with mental illnesses.SanchaiRat/Shutterstock

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