Workforce shortages dangerous for NDIS participants

Workforce shortages present a danger to NDIS participants. The article by Probono Australia outlines that some NDIS participants aren’t having their most basic care needs met, such as assistance to get out of bed each day, because of the shortage of disability workers. Others cannot access assistive technology or other allied health assessments to achieve their goals for social or work participation.

Workforce solutions must focus on attracting a greater number of both international and local workers to the disability sector while addressing the wage growth and career pathways that are currently lacking.