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Originally Posted by arm79
I know someone who apparently has a condition that makes them eligible for the NDIS. This person has a fully capable husband who is retired and is paid a carers pension.
In addition to the carers pension and their own pension, they have an NDIS supplied dog to help mitigate the condition, even though she gave away her dog early in because her "condition" apparently meant she couldn't care for it properly anymore. To help care for the dog she has a support worker for 3 to 4 days a week. This carer supports the dog and helps care for our friend.
Recently they all went on interstate holidays. The husband pays for himself. The NDIS pays for our friend and her carer to travel and their accommodation. The carer has a separate room and is paid normal and penalty rates for every hour they are away from home. Yep, 24 hours a day they are paid for, even when they sleep. The NDIS pays for any outings for both our friend and the carer too.
They have collectively been on 2 weeks holidays, all paid for by the NDIS. They can't go anymore until September because the travel allowance is almost exhausted.
How this person gets NDIS support is beyond me, specially given the lacklustre condition and the fact they already have capable and paid inhome help from partners and family.
Want to see Australia for free, become an NDIS worker! "lol
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This is disturbing to hear but it doesnt surprise me to see tax payers paying more for unnecessary expenses. It really is a disgrace.