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NDIA defends travel rule changes for NDIS

24/07/2025 by The Coonamble Times

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has defended changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing system, after widespread criticism from providers across the western region.

Last week, Marathon Health held a roundtable with service providers, including Dubbo Regional Occupational Therapy, Elephant in the Room, Orana Early Childhood Intervention, and Out West Occupational Therapy.

A spokesperson from Marathon Health said the roundtable was held because providers were worried changes will have a disproportionate impact on rural and regional people.

"We discussed the recent changes to the NDIS and the impact this will . . .


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